SIIG USB 2.0 to SATA/IDE User manual

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USB 2.0 to SATA/IDE
Quick Installation Guide
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Introducing the USB 2.0 to SATA/IDE
The USB 2.0 to SATA/IDE allows you to connect a
barebone SATA/IDE disk drive through a USB port.
Features and Benefits
• Fully compliant with USB 2.0 & USB 1.1
• Transfer Rate: High-Speed up to 480 Mbps data
transfer rate
• Access any 2.5”or 3.5”SATA or 2.5”or 3.5”IDE
drive through USB 2.0 port
• Compatible with any IDE or SATA drive of any
brand or size
• Supports Ultra DMA 0-6 and Multi-word DMA 0-2
System Requirements
• DesktopornotebookPCcomputerwithanavailable
USB 2.0 port
• Windows®8 (32-/64-bit) / 7 (32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-
/64-bit) / XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 & 2008 (32-
/64-bit) / Server 2008 R2 / 2000

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PackageContents
•USB 2.0 to SATA/IDE adapter
• Power adapter with molex cable
• Power cord
• Serial ATA data cable
• 4-pinwhitemolextoblack SerialATApower adapter
• Mini USB cable
• Quick installation guide
Layout
Mini USB port
Power adapter jack
Power/HDD
Activity LED
40-pin IDE connector for IDE 3.5" HDD
SATA
connector
44-pin IDE connector for 2.5" IDE HDD
Hardware Installation
Static Electricity Discharge may permanently damage
your system. Discharge any static electricity build up in
your body by touching your computer case for a few
seconds. Avoid any contact with internal parts and
handle cards only by their external edges.
Figure 1: Layout

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2.5" IDE Hard Disk
44-pin IDE connector is protected against polarity and
should be easily connected to the device. If not, check if
your connection points are appropriately aligned.
1. Connect the 44-pin IDE connector of the adapter to
the 2.5" HDD.
2. Attach the provided power supply to your 2.5"
HDD.
3. Plug the adapter into the USB port of your PC via the
mini USB cable.
3.5" IDE Hard Disk
40-pin IDE connector is protected against polarity and
should be easily connected to the device. If not, check if
your connection points are appropriately aligned.
1. Connect the 40-pin IDE connector of the adapter to
the IDE connector of your IDE HDD.
2. Attach the provided power supply to your IDE
HDD.
Figure 2: Connecting 2.5" IDE HDD

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3. Plug the adapter into the USB port of your PC via the
mini USB cable.
Figure 3: Connecting 3.5 IDE HDD
2.5"/3.5" SATA Drive
1. Connect SATA to device.
2. Attach the provided power supply to your SATA
drive.
3.Plug the adapter into the USB port of your PC via
the mini USB cable.
Figure 4: Connecting SATA drive

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Windows Driver Installation
No driver installation needed.
To Verify Windows Installation
1. Check Device Manger to verify installation.
For Windows 8 / 7 / Server 2008 R2: Right click Computer,
click Manage, then click Device Manager.
For Windows Vista: Right click Computer, click Manage,
click Continue, click Device Manager.
For XP / Server 2003 / 2000: Right click My Computer, click
Manage, then click Device Manager.
For Server 2008: Right click My Computer, click Manage,
double click Diagnostics, then click Device Manager.
2.Double click Disk Drives. Nameand/or modelnumber
of HDD and USB Device should be displayed.
Hot-Plugging Hard Disk Drives
The utility is located by the system clock.
1. Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware or Safely
Remove Hardware icon. Click Safely Remove USB
Mass Storage Device.
2. Wait for the confirmation box, then remove the
USB cable from the USB port.
LED Status
On: Power on
Blink: HDD activity

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Technical Support and Warranty
QUESTIONS? SIIG’sOnline Support has answers! Simply visit our web site
at www.siig.com and click Support. Our online support database is updated
daily with new drivers and solutions. Answers to your questions could be just
afew clicks away. Youcan also submitquestions onlineand a technicalsupport
analyst will promptly respond.
SIIG offers a 5-year manufacturer warranty with this product. This warranty
covers the original purchaser and guarantees the product to be free of any
defects in materials or workmanship for five (5) years from the date of
purchase of the product.
SIIG will, at our discretion, repair or replace (with an identical product or
product having similar features and functionality) the product if defective in
materials or workmanship. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Please see our
web site for more warranty details.
If you encounter any problems with this product, please follow the procedures
below.
A) If it is within the store's return policy period, please return the product to
the store where you purchased it.
B) If your purchase has passed the store's return policy period, please follow
these steps to have the product repaired or replaced.
Step 1: Submit your RMA request. Go to www.siig.com, click Support,
then Request A Product Replacement to submit a request to SIIG RMA or
fax a request to 510-657-5962. Your RMA request will be processed, if the
product is determined to be defective, an RMA number will be issued.
Step 2: After obtaining an RMA number, ship the product.
•Properly pack the product for shipping. All software, cable(s) and any
other accessories that came with the original package must be included.
•Clearly write your RMA number on the top of the returned package.
SIIG will refuse to accept any shipping package, and will not be
responsible for a product returned without an RMA number posted on
the outside of the shipping carton.
•You are responsible for the cost of shipping to SIIG. Ship the product
to the following address:
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA
RMA #:
•SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via Ground in the U.S.
and International Economy outside of the U.S. at no cost to the
customer.

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PRODUCT NAME
USB 2.0 to SATA/IDE
FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS
B OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCCCOMPLIANCESTATEMENT:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCT COMPLIANCE
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA
Phone: [phone]
USB 2.0 to SATA/IDE is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and the SIIG logo are registered trademarks of
SIIG, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other
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owners.
October, 2012 Copyright © 2012 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.