User`s guide
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Connecting your DriveWire
If connecting to 3.5” IDE/PATA Hard Drives conrm device jumpers are 1.
set to master mode.
Note: See FAQs for more information about master mode
Connect your hard drive to the appropriate SATA or PATA connection on 2.
the DriveWire (see diagram below)
Note: When connecting PATA 2.5” or 3.5” drives to DriveWire, it is
necessary to align the polarizing pins in the DriveWire’s connector up with
the open space on the hard drive to avoid breaking pins on the hard drive.
Connect the AC power adapter to DriveWire. For 3.5” PATA hard drives, 3.
plug the AC adapter directly into the hard drive.
CAUTION: Power adapter must be properly alligned to prevent
damage.
Connect DriveWire to your computer using the Mini USB Cable.4.
44-pin
Connects to
2.5” IDE HDD
Connects with any USB
enabled notebook or
desktop PC
40-pin
Connects to 3.5” IDE HDD
Connects to
SATA HDD
Mini USB
Connector
AC Adapter
Connector
DriveWire
Connectors