StarTech.com USB2SATA25 User manual

USB 2.0 to SATA Adapter
Cable with Power Adapter
USB2SATA25
USB2SATA25GB
USB2SATA25EU
Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction..................................................................... 1
Packaging Contents.....................................................................1
System Requirements .................................................................1
Installation....................................................................... 1
Hardware Installation...................................................................1
Driver Installation.........................................................................3
Verifying Installation in Windows®2000/XP/Vista ........................3
Backup Software Installation .......................................................4
Specifications.................................................................. 5
Technical Support........................................................... 6
Warranty Information...................................................... 6

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Introduction
Packaging Contents
1 x USB2SATA25/GB/EU adapter•
1 x Power Adapter and cord•
1 x Software CD•
1 x User Manual•
System Requirements
IBM compatible Pentium-233 MHz or faster PC & MAC•
Available USB port•
Microsoft Windows• ®2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS®9.2.2 - 10.5
Installation
Hardware Installation

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Connecting a 2.5” Hard Drive
Connect your 2.5” SATA HDD to the SATA connector on the adapter.1.
Connect the attached USB Data cable to the USB port on your2.
computer.
Optional:3. Connect the USB Extra Power cable to another USB port.
Connecting a 3.5” Hard Drive or 5.25” Optical Drive
Connect your 3.5” SATA HDD or 5.25” DVD/optical driver to the SATA1.
connector on the adapter.
Connect the adapter with the provided power adapter and then2.
connect the power adapter to a working electrical outlet.
Connect the attached USB cable to the USB port on your computer.3.

3
Driver Installation
Windows®2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS®9.2.2 - 10.5
No driver installation is required for these operating systems, as this
Adapter is natively supported, so the drivers are already installed.
Verifying Installation in Windows®2000/XP/Vista
Open Device Manager by right-clicking on My Computer and selecting
Manage, then select Device Manager from the left window pane.
The screenshot is an example from Windows XP. Actual disk drive string varies according*
to your hard disk brand and model.
An USB device monitor icon will appear on the
notification area of the taskbar.
Mac OS®:To verify your installation, open the Disk Utility. Your hard disk
should be displayed.
The attached hard drive will be mounted to the desktop
and appears as a removable media device.

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Backup Software Installation
To install the PC Clone EX utility, please locate the installation folder1.
“JM20329” on the software CD and then double click the setup.exe
file.
Follow the on-screen installation to complete the installation.2.
“PC Clone EX” icon will displays in the notification area after setup,3.
you can double click the icon or press the right key of the mouse to
execute PC Clone EX.
For more information about the PC Clone EX utility, right click the “PC
Clone EX” icon in the notification area, then select the “Help” option in
the pop-up menu.

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Specications
Bus Interface USB 2.0 (backward compatible
with USB 1.x)
Connectors
SATA: 7+15 Pin male
USB: USB 2.0 Type A
DC IN: LP4 molex male
Chipset JMicron JM20329
Drive Compatibility
2.5”/3.5” SATA 1.5 & 3.0 Gb/s
hard drive
5.25” SATA 1.5 & 3.0 Gb/s
optical drive
Maximum Data Transfer Rate 480Mbps
Operating Temperature 10-55°C
Storage Temperature 0~70°C
Dimensions 63.0mm x 40.0mm x 12.0mm
Supported Operating Systems Windows®2000/XP/Vista,
Mac OS®9.2.2 - 10.5

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Technical Support
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commitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need
help with your product, visit www.startech.com/support and access
our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and
downloads.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a one year warranty.
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in
materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial
date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned
for repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion.
The warranty covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does
not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse,
abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
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