StarTech.com USB3S2SATA User manual

USB 3.0 Hard Drive Adapter
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to SATA
Hard Drive Adapter Cable
USB3S2SATA
Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction..................................................................... 1
Packaging Contents.....................................................................1
System Requirements .................................................................1
Front View....................................................................................2
Rear View ....................................................................................2
Installation....................................................................... 3
Hardware Installation...................................................................3
Driver Installation.........................................................................3
Verifying Installation.....................................................................3
How to Use ...................................................................... 4
Specifications.................................................................. 6
Technical Support........................................................... 7
Warranty Information...................................................... 7

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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.
Packaging Contents
1 x USB3S2SATA adapter•
1 x USB 3.0 A-B cable•
1 x Universal Power Adapter•
3 x Power Cord (NA, UK, EU)•
1 x Instruction Manual•
System Requirements
USB enabled computer system with available port•
2.5” or 3.5” SATA hard drive (HDD)/solid state drive (SSD)•
Microsoft• ®Windows®XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7
(32/64-bit), or Apple®Mac OS®10.5/10.6, or Linux®

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22-pin SATA
connector
USB 3.0 type B
connector
LP4 power
connector
Power/Activity
LED
Power Button
Front View
Rear View

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Installation
WARNING: Hard drives require careful handling, especially when be-
ing 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
Connect a 2.5” or 3.5” SATA HDD/SSD to the 22-pin SATA connector1.
on the adapter.
Connect the external power adapter to the LP4 power connector on2.
the adapter. Connect the power adapter to an electrical outlet.
Press the Power button on the adapter. The Power LED on the3.
adapter should light up.
Connect the USB 3.0 A-B cable from the adapter to an available4.
USB port on the host computer system. This USB 3.0 adapter is
compatible with USB 2.0, so will also connect to a USB 2.0 port,
however at the lower speed. The LED flashes during activity.
To turn the adapter off, press and hold the power button for five5.
(5) seconds and the LED will turn off. Make sure the disk volume
is unmounted within the operating system before disconnecting or
powering off the adapter (see operating system documentation).
Driver Installation
No driver installation is required for the supported operating systems
as this adapter is natively supported, so the drivers are already
installed.
Verifying Installation
Windows XP/Server 2003/Vista/7
From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer”

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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. From the
main desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer” in Vista/7),
then select Manage. In the new Computer Management window, select
Disk Management from the left window panel.

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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.
If you are installing a hard drive that already has data on it, then after
plugging it in, the drive should automatically show up with a drive letter
assigned within “My Computer”.

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Specications
Bus Interface USB 3.0
Chipset ID Symwave SW6315
Connectors
1 x 22-pin SATA
1 x USB 3.0 type B
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 21.0mm
Weight 82g
Compatible Operating
Systems
Windows XP/Server 2003/Vista/
Server 2008 R2/7 (32/64-bit),
Mac OS 10.5/10.6, Linux

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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 two 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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LLP (or their officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages
(whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or
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out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid
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