Asus Vivo DualBay User manual

First Edition
January 2016
E11191
Vivo DualBay Adapter
User Guide

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The Vivo DualBay adapter
The Vivo DualBay adapter allows you to install two 2.5-inch HDDs or
two SSDs for additional storage solutions and exibility.
Depending on your package and model specication, the Vivo
DualBay adapter is bundled either as a stand alone tray (empty) or
with a pre-installed 2.5-inch HDD/SSD that occupies the lower part
of the adapter.
NOTE: The Vivo DualBay adapter in this manual is for reference only.
About this guide
This manual briey describes the Vivo DualBay adapter and provides
detailed information on how to install 2.5-inch HHDs/SSDs to the
adapter.

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Installing 2.5-inch HDDs/SSDs
IMPORTANT: Ensure to turn o your VivoMini and disconnect all
cables and peripherals before installing any device or components.
To install 2.5-inch HDDs/SSDs to the Vivo DualBay adapter:
1. Place the VivoMini on a stable and at surface.
2. Press down the latch at the rear panel to release the top cover
of the VivoMini.
3. Slide the top cover towards the rear of VivoMini until it is
detached from the chassis.
4. Remove the cover and set it aside.

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5. Carefully slide the Vivo DualBay adapter away from the SATA
connector, then remove it from the drive bay.
6. Place the Vivo DualBay adapter on a at and stable surface.
7. Release the screws on the rear of the Vivo DualBay adapter and
set it aside.
Vivo DualBay adapter
VivoMini

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8. Slide the top cover of the Vivo DualBay adapter toward the rear,
then remove the top cover and set it aside.
Removing the top cover without a pre-installed 2.5-inch HDD/SSD
Removing the top cover with a pre-installed 2.5-inch HDD/SSD
Pre-installed 2.5-inch HDD/SSD

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9. Prepare the 2.5-inch HDDs/SSDs and the bundled set of screws.
IMPORTANT: If your Vivo DualBay adapter comes with a pre-installed
2.5-inch HDD/SSD, skip the next steps and proceed to step 12.
10. Align the SATA connector of the 2.5-inch HDD/SSD to the SATA
connector on the lower part of the Vivo DualBay adapter, then
slide the 2.5-inch HDD/SSD into the adapter’s SATA connector
as shown.
11. Locate the screw slots at the bottom of the Vivo DualBay
adapter, then secure the 2.5-inch HDD/SSD to the adapter using
the bundled set of screws.
SATA connector (HDD/SSD)
SATA connector (lower port
on Vivo DualBay adapter)
2.5-inch HDD/SSD
Vivo DualBay adapter

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12. Get the top cover of the Vivo DualBay adapter and place it
upside down on a at and stable surface.
13. Get another 2.5-inch HDD/SSD, then position it upside down on
top of the Vivo DualBay cover matching the screw holes on the
drive with the screw holes on the top cover.
14. Secure the HDD/SSD to the top cover using the set of bundled
screws.
Top cover
Screw holes ( top cover)
Screw holes (2.5-inch HDD/SSD)
Front of top cover
Second 2.5-inch HDD/SSD

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15. Place the top cover and HDD/SSD assembly into the Vivo
DualBay adapter, then slide it towards the SATA connector.
NOTE: Ensure that the SATA connector of the HDD/SSD on the top
cover matches the SATA connector on the Vivo DualBay adapter, and
that the screw holes at the rear of the top cover matches the screw
holes on the adapter as shown.
SATA connector
Top cover and 2.5-inch
HDD/SSD assembly
Screw holes (top cover)
Screw holes (Vivo DualBay adapter)
Vivo DualBay adapter and
2.5-inch HDD/SSD assembly

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16. Secure the top cover and HDD/SSD assembly to the Vivo
DualBay adapter using the screws that you removed earlier in
step 7.
17. Place the Vivo DualBay adapter assembly into the VivoMini’s
drive bay, then slide it towards the SATA connector to secure it
in place.

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19. Lock the latch to securely fasten the top cover to the chassis.
Memory3.5” HD2.5” HD
18. Replace the top cover, then slide it towards the front of the
VivoMini to re-attach.
20. Reconnect all cables and peripherals.
21. Turn on your VivoMini.