Macally PHR-100SU User Manual
USB2.0 Hi-Speed/ SATA II Enclosure
for 3.5” Serial ATAHard Drive
PHR-100SU
User’s Manual
CONTENTS
INTRODUCING USB2.0/SATA II ENCLOSURE 3
About this Guide 3
System Requirements 3
Package Contents 4
Safety Precautions 4
HARDWARE BASIC 6
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 7
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR MAC 11
SATA Connection for MacOS X 10.2 and above 11
USB Connection for Mac 12
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR PC 13
SATA Connection for
Windows 98SE/2000/XP/Server 2003 13
USB Connection for Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 14
USB Connection for Windows 98SE 14
SATA HARD DRIVE PARTITION and
FORMAT PROCEDURES in PC 16
For Windows 98SE 16
For Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 17
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 17
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Introducing SATA II/USB2.0 Enclosure
Thank you for choosing the PHR-100SU aluminum SATA II/USB2.0 3.5"
Hard Drive Enclosure. This is an aluminum enclosure which supports 3.5”
SATA I or SATA II hard drive. It is simple to install and comes with all the
parts you need to create an external SATA II/USB2.0 device.
Based on SATA II, SATA I, USB2.0 and USB1.1 specifications the transfer
rates are up to:
SATA II - 3.0Gb/s
SATA I - 1.5Gb/s
USB2.0 - 480Mb/s
USB1.1 - 12Mb/s
PHR-100SU can support the speed specification listed above, however its
transfer rates are possible to be lower, and will vary depending upon the
type of SATA and USB host controller, SATA Hard Drive and computer hardware.
About This Guide
Before you begin using the PHR-100SU, be sure to read this manual in its
entirety.
This guide contains:
• SATA II/USB2.0 3.5" Hard Drive Enclosure
• Hardware Installation
• Software Installation
System Requirements
• Windows PC, Macintosh desktop or NoteBook computer with available
SATA and/or USB port
• MacOS X 10.2 and above for SATA connection, MacOS 9.2 and OS X for
USB connection
• Windows 98SE/ Windows 2000/ Windows XP/ Windows Server 2003
* SATA connection is not supported under Windows98SE
• Pentium II/ compatible and above with 128MB RAM
• Both SATA II host port and SATA II hard drive are required for SATA II
transfer speed
• USB2.0 host port is required for Hi-Speed USB2.0 transfer speed
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Package Contents
The PHR-100SU aluminum SATA II/USB2.0 3.5" Hard Drive Enclosure package includes the following items:
• The software CD contains the drivers and manual
• USB2.0 cable
• Serial ATA cable
• SATA II/USB2.0 3.5" Hard Drive Enclosure
• AC/DC Adapter
Safety Precautions
ON INSTALLATION
1. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
product to rain, water or moisture.
2. Do not place any containers with liquids (drinking glass, flower
vase, etc.) or containers with small metal parts (paper clips, etc.)
on top of the unit.
3. According to standard industry practice, surge protection is
recommended for all telecommunications devices. Surge suppressors
and/or line conditioning should be used on the input power supply.
ON OPERATION
• Do not move the chassis during operation. Doing so may cause
a malfunction.
• Protect the unit from shocks and vibrations.
• Do not use the subsystem in areas exposed to oily smoke or steam,
such as a kitchen or close to a humidifier.
• Do not use the subsystem in locations exposed to rain or splashes of
water, such as outdoors, in a bathroom, or close to a window.
• Do not use the subsystem on an unstable or slanted surface without
proper support.
• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or hot air where the
temperature could exceed 45
ºC, or very cold locations where the
temperature is below 0
ºC.
• Keep the power cord away from hot appliances.
• Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.
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ON TRANSPORTATION
Save the packing materials as you may need to repack and transport the
unit at a later date.
Always remove the disc before moving the unit.
ON POWER SOURCES
When you are not using the unit for a long time, disconnect the power cord
from the unit.
To unplug the AC power adapter from the wall outlet, grasp the adapter
itself. Do not pull the cord.
Warning
If any of the following conditions occur, immediately disconnect the power
cord from the wall outlet and contact your dealer or an authorized service
station. Continuing to use the computer involves the risk of fire and electric
shock.
• Smoke or unusual smell is coming from the subsystem.
• Water has entered the unit, or the unit has become wet.
• A foreign object has entered the unit.
• The unit has been dropped or the front panel or frame has been damaged.
• The power cable is damaged, causing wire breakage or exposed leads.
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Hardware Basic
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Precaution:
Please make sure your hand is dry and remove static from
your body by touching metal parts of your computer chassis.
USB
Connector
Power
ON/OFF Switch
Enclosure Sleeve
LED
SATA
Connector
Back Panel
Base Plate
Power
Connector
Package Content:
Enclosure Sleeve 1 USB Data Cable
Base Plate 1 SATA Data Cable
Back Panel 2 - 5mm Diameter Screws
AC Adapter 4 - Anti-Shock Mount with 10mm diameter screw
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