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Package Contents: ® NexStar DX EXTERNAL 5.25” SATA ENCLOSURE USB 2.0/eSATA INTERFACE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5.25” NexStar® DX Enclosure Power Cable eSATA Cable USB Cable SATA to eSATA Bracket CD Driver Installation Screws User’s Manual 1 2 SATA SATA 4 3 6 5 7 8 USER’S MANUAL TRADEMARKS MS-DOS, Microsoft, Windows NT/2000/ME/XP/Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Table of Contents: 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................02 2. Specifications / Features NexStar® DX EXTERNAL 5.25” SATA ENCLOSURE USB 2.0/eSATA INTERFACE ............................. 03 3. System Requirements ......................................................................................04 4. Parts Layout NexStar® DX EXTERNAL 5.25” SATA ENCLOSURE USB 2.0/eSATA INTERFACE...............................05 5.
1. Introduction: With the Vantec NexStar® DX External 5.25" Enclosure, you can easily add any 5.25" optical drive to your existing system. The NexStar® DX connects to your computer through USB 2.0 & eSATA, offering speeds up to 480Mbps-1.5Gbps and even supports Blu-Ray drives! The NexStar® DX is perfect for anyone looking to add any 5.25" device, such as a DVD burner, to any notebook or desktop computer.
2. Specifications/Features: ® NexStar DX EXTERNAL 5.25” SATA ENCLOSURE USB 2.0/eSATA INTERFACE Features: • Transfer Rates Up to 480Mbps w /USB 2.0 • Transfer Rates Up to 1.5Gbps w /eSATA • Easily Add a 5.
3. System Requirements: Mac G3 processor & greater Mac OS 9.x & greater 1. 64MB RAM or higher 2. USB-equipped system with available USB port 3. eSATA-equipped system with available eSATA port 4. For USB 2.0 speeds, the system must support USB 2.0 specifications. 5. For SATA, the system must support SATA specifications. Intel Pentium II 266 MHz-compatible Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista. 1. 64MB RAM or higher 2. USB-equipped system with available USB port 3.
4. Parts Layout: ® NexStar DX EXTERNAL 5.25” SATA ENCLOSURE USB 2.
5. Installation: ® NexStar DX EXTERNAL 5.25” SATA ENCLOSURE USB 2.0/eSATA INTERFACE 5.1. Hardware Installation: (1) Remove the back plate from the enclosure. ( Figure 5.1-A ) ( Figure 5.1-A ) (2) Slide the tray out from the housing. ( Figure 5.1-B ) 5.25” Device ( Figure 5.1-B ) (3) Insert the 5.25" device into the enclosure. ( Figure 5.1-C ) ( Figure 5.
SATA Port Audio Port (4) Connect the SATA and power cable to the device as shown. ( Figure 5.1-D ) SATA Cable ( Figure 5.1-D ) (5) Tighten the 4 screws on both sides of 5.25” device. ( Figure 5.1-E ) ( Figure 5.1-E ) (6) Align the device so that the front of the device is flushed with the front of the NexStar® DX. ( Figure 5.1-F ) ( Figure 5.
(7) Slide the housing back onto the tray and attach with the screws provided. ( Figure 5.1-G ) ( Figure 5.1-G ) Using the Audio Jack: 1) If you have connected the audio cable to your 5.25" device, you can access the audio through the Audio Jack, labeled "AUDIO" as pictured on the right. Using a standard 3.5mm plug, you can connect the Nexstar® DX to a pair of headphones or to a speaker setup. ( Figure 5.1-H ) ( Figure 5.
5.2 Driver Installation: Windows XP/2000/VISTA: (1) No drivers are necessary when using Windows XP/2000/VISTA. If the device does not appear under My Computer, you may need to install drivers for the 5.25” device (not Nexstar® DX). Please refer to the 5.25” device’s instructions on how th install its drivers. Mac OS 8.6 : (1) Unplug the Nexstar® DX if you currently have it connected. (2) USB Mass Storage Support 1.3.5 must be installed on your system.
6. Warranty: The NexStar® DX comes with a 1 year limited warranty ( 90 day parts ) . If your unit should become defective within that time frame, please go to http://www.vantecusa.com for information on how to receive warranty exchange or repair. Cosmetic defects and missing parts are not covered under this warranty. Please check the contents of the unit to make sure you received all parts. Also, check for any cosmetic flaws.
