IOGear GHE225U User manual

2.5” USB 2.0 ION™ Drive
Hi-Speed Portable External Hard Drive
User Manual
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Thank you for purchasing IOGEAR’s® ION™ Drive, one of the fastest and slimmest Hi-Speed portable external
Hard Drives on the market. IOGEAR® only manufactures high quality storage devices, so we are sure you
will be satisfied with your purchase. IOGEAR® is dedicated to customer service and satisfaction, and wishes
you the best with your new ION™ drive.
To better serve you, IOGEAR® offers an array of additional USB 2.0, USB, FireWire, KVM, and other peripheral
products. For more information, or to purchase additional IOGEAR® products, visit us at www.IOGEAR.com.
We hope you enjoy using your ION™ Drive, yet another first-rate connectivity solution from IOGEAR®.
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Table of Contents
PackageContents..........................................................................................................................................
Overview........................................................................................................................................................
Features.........................................................................................................................................................
Requirements.................................................................................................................................................
Introduction....................................................................................................................................................
PictorialIntroduction......................................................................................................................................
InstallationofHardDrive................................................................................................................................
ION™DriveSetup.........................................................................................................................................
InstallationofION™DriveSoftware (PC).....................................................................................................
InstallationofION™DriveSoftware(Mac)....................................................................................................
Device Removal (PC Users) .................................................................................................................
Driver Removal.......................................................................................................................................
Care & Handling......................................................................................................................................
Trouble Shooting.....................................................................................................................................
Technical Support...................................................................................................................................
Appendix.................................................................................................................................................
Specification...........................................................................................................................................
Radio & TV Interference Statement.......................................................................................................
Limited Warranty.....................................................................................................................................
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Package Contents
This package contains:
1- 2.5”ION™ Drive
1- Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (Type A to Mini-B) Cable
1- IOGEAR® Installation CD with Electronic Manual
1- Quick Start Guide
1- Warranty / Registration Card
If any of the items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately.

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Overview
The ION™ Drive is yet another innovative Hi-Speed USB 2.0 solution developed by IOGEAR®. The ION™
Drive offers a complete high speed storage solutions at the fraction of the cost of other external Hard Drives.
Setup is fast and easy. Simply plug in the drive and install the software and you’re ready to go. The ION™ Drive
offers a feature rich interface, complete with the latest in Hi-Speed technology.
IOGEAR® brings and the next generation of USB to your computer. You will enjoy the convenience and
reliability that has made this technology an industry standard when it comes to connecting multiple high-tech
peripheral devices. USB 2.0 is the next generation of USB connectivity, providing additional bandwidth thus
broadening the range of peripherals that may be attached to your computers. USB 2.0 allows you to move
data at a blazing rate of 480 Mbps (Megabits per second). Hi-Speed USB 2.0 is fully backward compatible
with the first generation of USB devices. With the increase in speed, USB 2.0 offers increased functionality,
allowing more devices to share the increased bandwidth. The USB 2.0 is the right choice for your external
storage environment.

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Features
• Transfer pictures, music, and more at speeds up to 480 Mbps – Transfer 1 GB in under 30 seconds
• Bus-Powered for mobile operation
• Ideal for backup, storage expansion, file sharing, software installation, and data management
• 2 connectivity solutions in one (USB 1.1 & USB 2.0)
• Hot plug capable, hot swappable, Plug-N-Play
• Preformatted for your convenience, so you are up and running in no time (those with preinstalled drives)
• USB 2.0 interface – supporting high speed data transfer rates of up to 480 Mbps
• Backward compatible with USB 1.1 specifications
• Compact size – perfect for the mobile professional
• Three-year limited warranty

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To access USB 2.0 speeds, your computer system must be Hi-Speed USB 2.0 enabled. The USB 2.0
ION™ drive will work at USB 1.1 speeds with USB 1.1 enabled computers.
For Mac Users
• Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x *
• Mac OS X **
• Available Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port
• CD-ROM drive
* Will operate as an USB 1.1 device.
** Mac OS X takes advantage all two connectivies; USB 2.0 & USB 1.1.
Accessories / Additional Products
2-in-1Hi-SpeedUSB 2.0 MemoryBank™(GFR201)
6-in-1Hi-SpeedUSB 2.0 MemoryBank™(GFR206)
USB Flex™Web Cam - USB FlexableWeb Camera (GCA210U)
KVMP™ Switch – 2 and 4 port USB KVMP™ switch (GCS1712/14)
Requirements
For PC Users
•PCCompatible,200MHzorgreater
• Windows® 98SE, ME, 2000, XP
•Minimum 64MBRAM
• Available Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port
• CD-ROM drive

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Introduction
Introduction of the USB 2.0 ION™ Drive’s UnderlyingTechnology
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 is the backbone of our ION™ Drive. USB 2.0 is the next generation of USB connectivity,
providing additional bandwidth thus broadening the range of peripherals that may be attached to your
computers. USB 2.0 will move data at a blazing rate of 480 Mbps (Megabits per second), and is fully
backward compatible with the first generation of USB 1.1 devices. With the increase in speed, USB 2.0 will
offer increased functionality, allowing more devices to share the increased bandwidth.
With the increase in demand for USB 2.0 products, IOGEAR® decided to provide our customers with a total
solution. We have taken some of the top peripherals on the market and have upgraded them to the new USB
2.0 standard.
Today’s connectivity standards are faster and easier to use than it has ever been. Moving data at a blazing
speed of 12Mbps and 480Mbps and now allows for high speed devices to take full advantage of the
bandwidth and reliability offered by the new technologies.

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Introduction
This manual contains information on the installation and capabilities of your new USB 2.0 ION™ Drive.
In sections of the manual where sequential steps are listed, each action is listed with no indentation. Additional
text is included, but indented, to further explain each of these actions. A glossary has been added at the end of
the manual so you may look up unfamiliar terms.
A few things should be mentioned before explaining the installation procedure:
All IOGEAR® ION™ drives are tested before they are shipped.
The connectors on a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable designed in such a way as to prevent plugging the cable in
upside down, backwards, or into a different type of connector.
At time of print, many computers do not have Hi-Speed USB 2.0 capabilities. To ensure optimum compat-
ibility, please make sure your computer is USB 2.0 compatible or has had a USB 2.0 upgrade card added
to your computer system.

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Pictorial Introduction
Top View
1. Activity Indicator Light
2.The IOGEAR Logo – a Mark of Quality
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Pictorial Introduction
Bottom View
1.Pocket Clip
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Pictorial Introduction
Side View
1. Power Switch
2. Mini Power Port
3. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Type mini-B Port (female)
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If you purchased the enclosure model (GHE225U), please follow these instructions to install your 2.5" Hard
Disk Drive. OTHERWISE, PROCEED TO PAGE 16.
WARNING: Opening an ION™ Drive with a built-in Hard Drive (GHD225U40, GHD225U60, etc...) WILL
VOID YOUR WARRANTY. For assistance with your hard drive, please contact your IOGEAR Service
Support representative.
Hardware Installation:
Attention! Please take all proper Electro Static Discharge (ESD) precautions during the installation of your
new hardware. For further information on ESD please visit http://www.esda.org.
Installation of Hard Drive
Step 1.
Before you begin, please have a Phillips head
screwdriveravailable.
Step 2.
Unscrew the buttom two screws of the ION™ Drive.
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Step 3.
Gently pull the bottom end cap out of the main body of the ION™ Drive.
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Installation of Hard Drive
Step 4.
Slide your 2.5” HDD into the bottom of the ION™ Drive “label side up,” “with hard drive connector pins
pointing to the top of the drive.”

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Step 5.
Line up the Drive evenly into the inside of the inclosure.
Step 6.
Gently (DO NOT FORCE) push the bottom of HDD into the top of the enclosure.

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Step 7.
To complete the installation, simply replace the bottom top screws.

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Step 1. Plug the USBType mini-B connector into the back of the ION™ Drive.
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Installation
Note: Before you begin, please make sure that the power to the device and your computer has been turned off.
For Windows® 98SE users, Insert the IOGEAR® Installation CD into your computer’s CD-ROM tray before you
begin. (It is not necessary to install a driver under Windows® 2000, ME, XP) Please refer to page 14 after
completing the instructions on pages 12 and 13. Mac OS users refer to pages 20-
ION™ Drive Setup

Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Installation Cont.
Step 2.Plug the USB Type A connector into your computer’s USB 2.0 Port.
Step 3. Once complete, turn the ION™ Drive and your computer on. Your computer will automatically identify
the ION™ Drive and load all necessary drivers.
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ION™ Drive Setup

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Installation of ION™ Drive Software (PC)
Once the ION™ Drive has been plugged in,
the following window should appear. (If the
drive automatically loads you will not need to
continue.) Click Next to continue.
In the next window, please select “Search for
the best driver for this device” and click Next
to continue.
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For Windows® 98SE Users Only
Step 2.