XPaket USB 2.0 Firewire User manual

Quick Guide
5,25”CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD
XPacket Storage Device

Quick Guide 5,25” CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD
XPacket Storage Device
Introduction XPaket Storage Device
XPaket Storage Device 5,25” CD-ROM/DVD drive kit supports all types of 5,25”
devices such as CD-ROM drive, CD-RW,DVD,DVD-R,DVD-RW. It is intended to be
used externally with a computer via a USB 2.0 or Firewire IEEE 1394 interface.
XPaket Storage Device is a stackable storage device that can be used for han-
dling databases or as part of small to medium network servers.
With XPaket StorageDevice, it is easy to upgrade to the latest CD-ROM, CD-RW,
DVD device, etc. Following successful installation, the operating system auto-
matically detects and permits access to the CD-ROM or DVD device whenever it
is reconnected. The Xpacket Storage Device can potentially be used on a net-
work by multiple users or locally by a single user, being connected or discon-
nected as desired.
The USB drivers are built-in Windows 98SE or later versions of Windows and
Mac OS. These operating systems can detect and allocate access to this device
automatically without any additional software drivers following proper installa-
tion of the XPaket Storage Device.
USB 2.0 allows the computer to be connected to more devices up to a maximum
of 127 devices. IEEE 1394 Firewire allows the computer to be connected to more
devices up to a maximum of 63 devices (on a single serial bus). The computer
requires an available USB or FireWire IEEE 1394 port. XPaket Storage Device
supports all speeds of CD-ROM drive, CD-RW,DVD-ROM, DVD-R andDVD-RAM.
XPaket Storage Device
XPaketStorageDevicemodel:USB2.0,FirewireandCombomodel.

USB2.0model
To use the XPaket StorageDevice USB 2.0, it is required to have an available USB
port and your operating system needs to support the USB interface (i.e., Win-
dows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP or Mac OS 8.0 or later).
If you do not have an available USB port, you may purchase and use a USB 2.0
PCI add-on card.Normally, this provides 2-4 USB 2.0 ports.
XPaket StorageDevice USB 2.0 included
 5,25” enclosure: to install a 5,25” CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD drive internally
 DC adapter: to power up the 5,25” XPaket Storage Device
 USB cable: to connect the XPaket Storage Device to computer
FireWireIEEE1394model
To use XPaket Storage Device FireWire IEEE 1394, the computer is required to
have an FireWire IEEE 1394 port and your operating system needs to support the
FireWire IEEE 1394 interface (i.e., Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000,
Windows XP or Mac OS 8.0 or later). If your computer main board, etc does not
have FireWire IEEE 1394 port, you may purchase and use a Firewire PCI card.
Normally, these cards provide 2 FireWire IEEE 1394 ports.
XPaketStorageDeviceFireWireIEEE1394included
 5,25” enclosure: to install a 5,25” CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD drive internally
 DC adapter: to power up the 5,25” XPaket Storage Device
 Firewire cable: to connect XPaket Storage Device to computer
XPaketStorageDeviceUSB2.0/FirewireIEEE1394Comboversion
To use XPaket Storage Device USB 2.0/ Firewire IEEE 1394, the computer must
have available either a USB 2.0 or an FireWire IEEE 1394 port. This model sup-
ports both of the interfaces, permitting increased flexibility between different
computers with different interfaces. The operating system is required to support
the USB 2.0 and/or FireWire IEEE 1394 interface (i.e., Windows 98SE, Windows

ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP or Mac OS 8.0 or later). If you do not have an
available FireWire IEEE 1394 or USB 2.0 port on your main board, etc, you may
purchase and use add-on cards.
XPaketStorageDeviceUSB 2.0/ Firewire IEEE 1394included
 5,25” enclosure: to install 5,25” CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD drive internally
 DC adapter: to power up the 3,5” XPaket Storage Device
 USB 2.0 cable: to connect XPaket Storage Device to computer
 Firewire cable: to connect XPaket Storage Device to computer
Install a new 5,25” CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD/DVD-RW
drive
Both the USB and FireWire IEEE 1394 installations are “Plug & Play” devices
requiring no additional software. Therefore, installation is dependent on proper
connection of the cables, powering up hardware and working USB or FireWire
IEEE 1394 ports, as needed.
To install a 5,25” CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD drive using XPaket StorageDevice
USBConnection
1. Open the XPaket Storage Device enclosure cover from the back, and unscrew
and remove the four pads to expose the bottom base.

2. Place the drive inside the enclosure aligned with screw holes and tighten
screws, etc.
3. Install the push-push-lock cap. Connect the 40-pin IDE connector, power
connector, and speaker connector from XPaket Storage Device to the CD-ROM or
DVD drive or other 5,25” format devices..
4. Reinstall the 4 pads. Close the enclosure cover.
5. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on both XPaket Storage Device and the
computer. For FireWire IEEE 1394 installation, please follow step 9. It is recom-
mend to install the USB and IEEE 1394 separately.

6. Make sure the computer is powered on and close all windows in preparation
for new hardware recognition by the operating system.
7. Connect DC-adapter to XPaket Storage Device and make sure the power
switch is off. Press O to switch off, press I to switch on. Connect the power
cord to the power socket to complete the hardware connections.
8. Turn on the power on XPaket Storage Device and wait for the computer to
identify the newly added device. A slow computer may take several minutes to
react to the new device.

FireWireConnection
Following the step 1-8.
9. Connect FireWire IEEE 1394 cable to the Firewire port on both XPaket Storage
Device and the computer.
10. Make sure the computer is powered on and close all windows in preparation
for new hardware recognition.
11. Connect DC-adapter to XPaket Storage Device and make sure the power
switch is off. Press O to switch off, press I to switch on. Connect the power
cord to the power socket to complete the hardware connection.
12. Make sure the computer is powered on and close all windows in preparation
for new hardware recognition.

Trouble Shooting the Installation
 Double check all cable connections.
 Leave the XPaket Storage Device power on and reboot the computer.
 Try another USB or FireWire IEEE 1394 port for connection.
 Use the USB or FireWire IEEE 1394 port provided directly from the motherboard.
 Ensure the USB port or FireWire IEEE 1394 port provided is working properly.
 If the computer does not respond to the new hardware, use the Add New
Hardware menu in Windows or Mac to search for the drive.
 Check that the hard drive 40-pin connector is properly connected with cable
and that none of the pins are broken.
 Repeat the installation one more time.
 If the above attempts still fail to install the device, please contact your dealer.
 Contact XENIX at www.xenikpc.com via Internet for technical support.