2.5” USB 2.0 Enclosure Box Model # AEN-U25W User’s Manual Ver. 2.
Table of Contents 1. Introduction................................................................................................................................. 3 1.1 Package Contents .................................................................................................................. 3 1.2 Features ................................................................................................................................. 3 2. Hard Drive Installation .....................................
1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing this 2.5” USB 2.0 Enclosure Box. The Enclosure Box provides an easy way to add removable disk storage space to your computer. The Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface ensures fast and reliable connection between the external drive and the computer. With the Hot Swap feature, you can connect and disconnect the Enclosure Box without having to turn off your computer. 1.1 Package Contents Before you begin the installation, please check the contents of your package.
2. Hard Drive Installation This section provides instructions on how to install a hard drive to the Enclosure Box. Step 1 Use the provided screwdriver to remove the four screws on the Enclosure Box. Step 2 Slightly lift the upper cover and slide it forward to unhook the latches.
Step 3 Remove the bottom cover in the same manner. If you find it hard to lift the plastic holder, press it slightly inward. Step 4 Unscrew the two screws that hold the circuit board and remove it from the plastic holder. Remove the sticker that is on the circuit board as well. Caution: Be sure to remove the circuit board from the plastic holder before attaching the hard drive; otherwise, the hard drive's IDE pins may be damaged.
Step 5 Attach a 2.5" hard drive to the circuit board's IDE connector with the label of the hard drive facing up. Make sure the IDE pins are fully inserted. Step 6 Replace the circuit board and the hard drive back to the plastic holder. Verify that the connectors and LED indicators are properly aligned with the openings of the holder.
Step 7 Turn the plastic holder over. Use the provided screws and the screws removed in Step 4 to secure the hard drive onto the holder. Step 8 Replace the bottom cover to the holder and then replace the upper cover. Be sure to hook the latches when replacing the covers. Step 9 Fasten the four screws removed in Step 1. Congratulations! The hard drive installation is complete. You can connect the Enclosure Box to a computer through the USB cable.
3. Driver Installation for Windows 98SE This Enclosure Box supports Plug-and-Play for Windows ME, 2000, XP, and Mac OS. If you are using Windows 98SE, please refer to the following steps for installing the driver. Step 1 Connect the Enclosure Box to the computer and insert the provided Driver CD to the CD-ROM drive. Step 2 Click Next when the Add New Hardware Wizard appears.
Step 3 Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended) and click Next. Step 4 Select the Specify a location check box and click Browse to your CD-ROM drive and open the Driver/Win98SE folder. Click Next.
Step 5 Click Next to install the driver. Step 6 Click Finish to complete the driver installation.
4. Installation Verification To verify your installation, please follow the steps below. 4.1 Windows 98SE Go to Control Panel > System > Device Manager and look for USB Mass Storage Device under Universal Serial Bus controllers. If it is listed, you have successfully installed the Enclosure Box.
4.2 Windows ME/2000/XP Go to Control Panel > System > Device Manager and look for USB Mass Storage Device under Universal Serial Bus controllers. If it is listed, you have successfully installed the Enclosure Box.
4.3 Mac OS 10.x Go to Apple System Profiler > Devices and Volumes. If you see the Enclosure Box listed under USB Information, you have successfully installed the Enclosure Box.
5. Hard Drive Usage Now you are ready to use the attached hard drive as an external storage device. A brand new hard drive must be formatted and partitioned first. You can use Windows Disk Management utility in Windows XP/2000, Mac built-in partition utility, or other disk management software as required to perform disk-related tasks. Please refer to your software documentation for instructions. You can read and write files to and from the hard drive as you would with an ordinary hard drive. 5.
Under Mac OS Drag the corresponding USB disk icon that represents the hard drive to the trash can. When prompted, click OK and unplug the Enclosure Box from your computer. 6. Note on USB Cable The supplied USB cable has two Type A Connectors labeled A1 and A2 and a Mini Type B Connector labeled B. Plug connector B to the Enclosure Box and connector A1 to your computer’s USB port. The optional connector A2 is only needed when the hard drive in the Enclosure Box requires additional power.
7. Specifications Standards • USB2.0 System Requirement • Pentium-233MHZ or above • 64 MB RAM • One available USB 2.0 Port • Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP and MAC OS 9.0 or above HDD Support • 2.5” IDE HDD Ports • 1 Mini USB 2.0 Type B receptacle • 1 Power port Environment • Operating Temp: 0 to 40°C • Storage Temp: -5 to 60°C • Dimension • 123 x 76 x 13mm (L x W x H) Power Mode • Bus-powered (USB) • Self-powered (optional adapter, 5V/2.
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