2.5” USB 2.0 Enclosure Box
Model # AEN-U25W
User’s Manual
Ver. 2.0
Table of Contents
1. Introduction................................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Package Contents.................................................................................................................. 3
1.2 Features................................................................................................................................. 3
2. Hard Drive Installation ............................................................................................................... 4
3. Driver Installation for Windows 98SE ....................................................................................... 8
4. Installation Verification............................................................................................................11
4.1 Windows 98SE.................................................................................................................... 11
4.2 Windows ME/2000/XP....................................................................................................... 12
4.3 Mac OS 10.x ....................................................................................................................... 13
5. Hard Drive Usage ..................................................................................................................... 14
5.1 Removing the Enclosure Box Safely.................................................................................. 14
6. Note on USB Cable................................................................................................................... 15
7. Specifications............................................................................................................................ 16
Technical Support......................................................................................................................... 17
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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. The
package should include the following items:
• 2.5” USB 2.0 Enclosure Box
• USB 2.0 Cable
• Screws (2)
• Screwdriver
• Driver & Manual CD
• Quick Installation Guide
If any item is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer immediately. Also,
keep the box and packaging materials in case you need to ship the unit in the future.
1.2 Features
• Compatible with IDE/ATA hard drive
• Compliant with USB 2.0 interface
• Compliant with ATA/ATAPI-6 specification Rev 1.0 (PIO mode 0~4, DMA mode
0~2, UDMA mode 0~5)
• Supports USB bus-powered mode
• Supports 8/16-bit standard PIO mode interface
• Supports 16-bit multi-word DMA and Ultra DMA mode interface (Ultra 33/66/100)
• 64/512 bytes Data Payload for full/high speed Bulk Endpoint
• Supports Power Down mode and USB suspend indicator
• Supports Wake-up ability
• Supports plug-and-play, hot-swap
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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.
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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.
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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.
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