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USB DriveDock™ v5

User Manual

Revised January 20, 2012

Features

• Fast USB 3.0 host interface

• Connects to the four most common types of hard drive (2.5” & 3.5” SATA or PATA)

• Two options for power input: Use the included AC adapter, or use a 4-wire power

connector from a computer’s power supply

• Power status LED verifies that unit is switched on (or off)

• Small size allows you to take it anywhere

1. Pre-Installation

1.1 Check the accessories packaged with your USB DriveDock.

The box should contain:

USB DriveDock v5 1

AC adapter & power cord 1

USB 3.0 cable 1

eSATA to SATA cable 1

Legacy to mini-fit adapter cable 1

Legacy to SATA power adapter cable 1

Quick Start Guide and warranty information 1

Summary of content (6 pages)

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USB DriveDock™ v5 User Manual Revised January 20, 2012 Features • Fast USB 3.0 host interface • Connects to the four most common types of hard drive (2.5” & 3.5” SATA or PATA) • Two options for power input: Use the included AC adapter, or use a 4-wire power connector from a computer’s power supply • Power status LED verifies that unit is switched on (or off) • Small size allows you to take it anywhere 1. Pre-Installation 1.1 Check the accessories packaged with your USB DriveDock.
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CRU-WiebeTech 1.2 Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the parts of your USB DriveDock. 1 2 3 C D E F G Drive Access LED USB connectivity LED Power LED A USB 3.0 port B Power input socket (from AC adapter) Power switch (“0” = OFF, “I” = ON) IDE ribbon cable, connects to 3.5″ IDE drive SATA drive connection Drive power connection 2.5″ IDE drive connection 2. Setup 2.1 Attaching SATA Drives (3.5” & 2.
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CRU-WiebeTech b) With 3.5” drives, attach the free end of the IDE ribbon cable to the back of the hard drive. The connector is keyed to insert only one way. The IDE pins on the hard drive are fragile, so be very careful when inserting or removing the IDE connector With 2.5” drives, lift up the IDE ribbon cable, and attach the drive to the connecter underneath. c) Attach the legacy to mini-fit adapter cable from the dock into the back of the hard drive.
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CRU-WiebeTech 3. Usage with Mac and Windows Operating Systems 3.1 Usage with Mac OS X 3.1.1 Compatibility USB DriveDock does not require drivers for operation under Mac OS X. However, if you install a host card specifically to work with this product, that card may require drivers. See your card’s User Manual for drivers and instructions. 3.1.2 Using Volumes The hard drive attached to the USB DriveDock will appear as an icon representing the drive’s volume on the desktop.
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CRU-WiebeTech 4. Frequently Asked Questions Q: My USB DriveDock works great with SATA drives but I am having compatibility issues with IDE/PATA drives. What should I do? A: First check to make sure the SATA power/data cable is unplugged from the SATA drive connector on the dock. IDE/PATA drives cannot be recognized if a SATA cable is plugged in. Next check to make sure the 4-pin power cable is plugged into the IDE/PATA drive.
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CRU-WiebeTech 5. Technical Specifications Product Name Host Interfaces and speeds* Drive Interfaces USB DriveDock v5 USB 2.0: Up to 480 Mbps USB 3.0: Up to 5.0 Gbps *Actual throughput is drive dependant. • 2.5” IDE/PATA interface • 3.5” IDE/PATA interface • SATA interface (for both 2.5” & 3.5” drives) Power Adapter (included) +5V/+12V 2A/2A AC adapter Compatibility 2.5” & 3.