USB3S2SATA Instruction Manual USB 3.0 Hard Drive Adapter SuperSpeed USB 3.
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Table of Contents Introduction...................................................................... 1 Packaging Contents.....................................................................1 System Requirements..................................................................1 Front View.....................................................................................2 Rear View.....................................................................................2 Installation...........................
Introduction The StarTech.com USB 3.0 to SATA Adapter Cable connects any standard 2.5” or 3.5” SATA hard drive (HDD)/solid state drive (SSD) to a computer through SuperSpeed USB 3.0. The new USB 3.0 standard supports transfer rates of up to 5Gbps, while still providing connectivity and support for the older USB 2.0 (480Mbps) standard. Allowing you to connect a bare hard drive, with no enclosure, saving you time and hassles to either new computers with USB 3.0 or older computers that still use USB 2.0.
Front View 22-pin SATA connector USB 3.
Installation WARNING: Hard drives require careful handling, especially when being transported. If you are not careful with your hard disk, lost data may result. Always handle your hard drive and storage device with caution. Hardware Installation 1. Connect a 2.5” or 3.5” SATA HDD/SSD to the 22-pin SATA connector on the adapter. 2. Connect the external power adapter to the LP4 power connector on the adapter. Connect the power adapter to an electrical outlet. 3. Press the Power button on the adapter.
in Vista/7), then select Manage. In the new Computer Management window, select Device Manager from the left window panel. Double-click on the “Disk Drives” option. A new disk drive should be listed under this category. It will typically contain the make/model of the hard drive you have connected to the adapter. How to Use Windows XP/Server 2003/Vista/7 If you are using a brand new hard drive that does not contain any data, then you will first need to prepare the hard drive for use.
Locate the Disk that says it is “Unallocated” (check hard drive capacity to confirm it’s the correct hard drive) and then right-click in the section that says “Unallocated” and select “New Partition”. The New Partition Wizard will appear. Follow the instructions in the wizard to complete setting up the drive. Once complete, the Disk should show up as “Healthy” with a drive letter assigned (i.e. E:). This drive letter should now appear within My Computer.
Specifications Bus Interface USB 3.0 Chipset ID Symwave SW6315 Connectors 1 x USB 3.0 type B 1 x 22-pin SATA 1 x 4-pin LP4 power LEDs 1 x Power/Activity Maximum Data Transfer Rate USB3.0: 5Gbps Compatible Hard Drives 2.5”/3.5” SATA HDD/SSD Color Black Power Adapter 5VDC, 2A / 12VDC, 2A Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 50°C (32°F ~ 122°F) Storage Temperature -20°C ~ 60°C (-4°F ~ 140°F) Humidity 5 ~ 85% RH Dimensions 70.0mm x 46.0mm x 21.
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