StarTech.com IDE3510U2GB User manual

IDE Hard Drive Enclosure
3.5” Black External USB 2.0 IDE
Hard Drive Enclosure
IDE3510U2
IDE3510U2GB
Instruction Manual

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
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reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
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measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•
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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.........................................................................4
Verifying Installation.....................................................................4
How to Use ...................................................................... 4
Specifications.................................................................. 6
Technical Support........................................................... 7
Warranty Information...................................................... 7

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Introduction
The IDE3510U2/GB USB 2.0 IDE Hard Drive Enclosure provides cost-
effective external storage, letting you connect a 3.5” IDE hard drive to a
computer through USB 2.0, perfect for extending the useful life of older
IDE (ATA) hard drives.
Packaging Contents
1 x IDE3510U2/GB hard drive enclosure•
1 x USB cable•
1 x Enclosure Stand•
1 x Power Adapter•
1 x Instruction Manual•
System Requirements
3.5” ATA/66/100/133 hard drive•
Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X, or Linux•

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Thumb screws
Disk Activity
LED
Power
LED
Power Switch
USB
connector
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
Remove the 4 thumb screws from both sides of the enclosure (81.
thumb screws in total) and remove the side panels.
Lay the hard drive into the drive tray and connect the IDE ribbon2.
cable and LP4 molex power connectors to the hard drive.
Turn the enclosure over, or onto it’s side and use the 4 small drive3.
screws (included) to secure the hard drive from below.
Once the drive is securely mounted, replace the side panels with the4.
thumb screws.
Connect the power cable a power outlet and into the rear of the5.
enclosure. Switch the enclosure on, by setting the switch to ‘1’.
Connect the USB cable from rear of the enclosure to the computer.6.

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Driver Installation
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X, Linux
No driver installation is required for these operating systems, as this
enclosure is natively supported, so the drivers are already installed.
Verifying Installation
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista
From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer” in
Vista), 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 installed in the enclosure.
How to Use
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista
If a new hard drive does not show up in My Computer, right-click on1.
My Computer, and select Manage.

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Select Disk Management, in the left pane. In the right pane, you2.
should notice the new hard drive:
Right-click on the Unallocated block, and select New Partition.3.
This will launch the New Partition Wizard. Please follow the4.
instruction provided by the Wizard, to partition the drive for use.
Once the partition has been created, the drive installed within the5.
hard drive enclosure will be recognized as a New Volume in Disk
Management, as well as in My Computer:

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Specications
Bus Interface USB 2.0
External Connectors 1 x USB type B
1 x Power Connector
Chipset Initio INIC-151
LEDs Power, Activity
Maximum Data Transfer Rate USB: 480Mb/s
Hard Drive Compatibility 3.5” ATA/66/100/133 hard drive
up to 750GB in capacity
Power Adapter 12VDC, 2A, center positive
Dimensions 222.0mm x 33.0mm x 124.0mm
Weight 499g
Compatible Operating
Systems
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7, Mac
OS X, Linux

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Technical Support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our
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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LLP (or their officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages
(whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or
otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss, arising
out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid
for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations
or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.