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ManualsBrandsAkasa ManualsHDD/SSD enclosures2.5" Enclosure - Integral P2

Getting Started

To install your new Enclosure you will need:

• Hard Disk Drive (HDD) (not included)

• Micro Philips-head screwdriver (not included)

• Mounting screws (included)

• USB 2.0 Data Cable (included)

• USB to DC Power Cable (included)

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Summary of content (12 pages)

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english AKASA Company notices The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of this material is prohibited without prior written permission of AKASA, except as allowed under copyright laws. The only warranties for AKASA products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.
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Installation . Undo the securing screws from the housing unit and open the back of the enclosure by sliding the tray out of the aluminum housing. Note the IDE connector for the . " HDD. IDE Connector . Place the HDD on top of the tray and line-up the IDE connectors with the drive Tray IDE Connector HDD IDE Connector .
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. While supporting the HDD with your hand, gently turn the tray over and locate the HDD mounting holes. Use the four ( ) mounting screws (provided) to secure the HDD to the tray. . Gently insert the tray back into the housing until the back panel fits against the housing. . Secure the back panel to the housing using the screws provided.
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. Plug the small, flat end of the USB cable(Mini B connector) into the back of the enclosure. . Insert the other end of the USB cable (Type A Connector) into any available active USB port on the computer. Note: The . " enclosure can draw power from the USB bus, the cable carries both: data and power. In some cases the enclosure may require additional DC current for operation. The additional USB-to-DC power converter cable is provided.
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. If the HDD requires more power, connect the USB portion (Type A Connector) of the USB-to-DC power cable to any available active USB port on the computer. 0. Insert the other end of the USB-to-DC cable into the DC power port on the enclosure. Note: The integral logo on the front bezel serves two operational purposes. It illuminates when power is being supplied to the enclosure and when there is drive activity, i.e., when data is being read or written to the drive, the LED will flash.
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System Setup Setup instructions are outlined for each type of enclosure based on the computer’s operating system, i.e. Windows® XP, Windows® or Mac® OS. Windows® XP . Windows® XP will auto-detect the new device and automatically load an embedded USB driver. The following notification will appear in the bottom, right-hand corner of the screen. Found New Hardware USB .0 Storage Device USB Device Found New Hardware Your new hardware is installed and ready to use .
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. Follow the Wizard screens to initialize the drive.
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. The new device can now be viewed in Disk Management. To launch the New Partition Wizard, right-button click in the Disk area and select “New Partition.
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. Follow the wizard screens to complete the partitioning and formatting. Select “Primary Partition.” Set for maximum size. Assign letter or path for drive.
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Assign the file format from the list displayed (“FAT ” or “NTFS”) and select “Perform a quick format.” Click on “Finish” to complete and close the wizard.
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. Open My Computer. The drive is now displayed and ready for use.
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Windows® 98 When installing large capacity hard disk drives into the enclosure and in use with Win , the Win OS may not properly recognize the full capacity of the HDD. In order to remedy this situation, Win may automatically ask to format the drive to its default capacity and / or you may need to use a rd party application. Mac® OS 9.0 or later The Mac® OS will auto-detect the new device.