StarTech.com USB3S2SATA3 User manual

Manual Revision: 02/15/2013
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USB3S2SATA3
USB 3.0 SATA III (6 Gbps) Adapter
Cable for 2.5in or 3.5in Hard Drives
*actual product may vary from photos

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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................1
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1
System Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 1
Installation ..............................................................................................3
Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................. 3
Driver Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Verifying Installation .............................................................................4
Windows ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
Software Installation ................................................................................................................................4
How to Use .................................................................................................................................................. 5
Software ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
Specications ..........................................................................................7
Technical Support ..................................................................................8
Warranty Information ............................................................................8

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Introduction
The USB3S2SATA3 USB 3.0 to SATA Adapter connects any standard 2.5in or 3.5in
SATA (6Gbps) hard drive (HDD), solid state drive (SSD), or optical drive to a computer
through SuperSpeed USB 3.0.
The USB 3.0 to SATA III adapter lets you externally connect a bare drive with no drive
enclosure or HDD dock required, saving time, hassle and added cost.
The adapter cable works with Windows®, Linux, and Mac® computers and does not
require any software or driver installation - a true plug-and-play solution for adding
cost-eective external storage, or overcoming incompatibility between modern hard
drives and motherboards that may not be SATA-equipped or have a Serial ATA
port available.
For even more versatility, our USB 3.0 to SATA 3 adapter is equipped with a built-in
Backup button that, when combined with the easy-to-use included software, will
launch the backup utility with the touch of a button.
The USB3S2SATA3 USB 3.0 to SATA Converter is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year
warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Packaging Contents
• USB 3.0 to SATA Converter
• 1x USB 3.0 A to B cable
• 1x Universal Power Adapter
• 3x Power Adapter Plug (NA/ UK/ EU)
• 1x Software CD
• 1x Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• Host computer system with an available USB 2.0/3.0 port
• Microsoft® Windows® XP (32/64-bit)/Server 2003 (32/64-bit)/Vista (32/64-bit)/Server
2008 R2/7 (32/64-bit)/8 (32/64-bit), or Mac OS X® 10.x, or Linux

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Power Jack
Backup Button
Power/Actvity LED
22-Pin SATA DATA/
Power Connector
Front View
Rear View

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Installation
WARNING: Hard drives require careful handling, especially when being 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
1. Connect a 2.5” or 3.5” SATA HDD/SSD or Optical drive to the 22-pin SATA connector
on the adapter.
2. Connect the external power adapter to the DC power connector on the adapter.
Connect the power adapter to an electrical outlet. The drive will spin up once power
is connected.
NOTE: Most 2.5in drives will function without the power adapter as power is provided
through USB.
3. Connect the USB 3.0 A-B cable from the adapter to an available 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 host computer system
will detect the adapter and automatically install the driver.
NOTE: While power will be provided to the drive once the power adapter is connected,
the power LED will not light up until connected to a host computer system via USB.
Driver Installation
No driver installation is required for the supported operating systems as this adapter is
natively supported, so the drivers are already installed.

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Verifying Installation
Windows
From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer” in Vista/7/8), 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.
Software Installation
1. Insert the included “PC Clone EX Lite” Utility CD into a CD/DVD-ROM.
2. AutoPlay should give you the option to browse the les on the CD or automatically
open the CD.
3. If AutoPlay does not start, go into “My Computer” and access the CD/DVD drive that
the CD is in and run the installation le.
4. Follow the on-screen installation to complete the installation.
5. A “PC Clone EX” icon will be listed in the system tray and on the desktop.
6. For more information about how to use the software, right-click on the icon in the
system tray and select “Help”.

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How to Use
Windows
If you are using a brand new hard drive that does not contain any data, then you will
rst need to prepare the hard drive for use. From the main desktop, right-click on
“My Computer” (“Computer” in Vista/7/8), then select Manage. In the new Computer
Management window, select Disk Management from the left window panel.
Locate the Disk that says it is “Unallocated” (check hard drive capacity to conrm 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.

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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”.
Software
To run the software, press the “Backup” button on the adapter or double-click the PC
Clone icon on your desktop.

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Specications
Bus Interface SuperSpeed USB 3.0
Chipset ID ASMedia ASM1051E
Connectors 1x 22-Pin SATA Receptacle
1x USB 3.0 Type B Female
LEDs 1x Amber Power/Activity LED
Maximum Data Transfer Rate USB 3.0: 5Gbps
Compatible Drives 2.5”/3.5” SATA HDD/SSD/Optical
Color Black
Power Adapter 12VDC, 1.5A, center positive, plug type M
Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 50°C (32°F ~ 122°F)
Storage Temperature 20°C ~ 60°C (68°F ~ 140°F)
Humidity 5% ~ 85% RH
Dimensions (LxWxH) 69.4mm x 47.3mm x 21.6mm
Weight 32.7g
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows XP(32/64bit)/ Server
2003(32/64bit)/ Vista(32/64bit)/ Server
2008 R2/ 7(32/64bit)/ 8(32-64-bit),
Mac OSX 10.x, Linux