
COMPACTFLASH 
TO SATA  
CONVERTER 
USER 
MANUAL
Model 158138
 MAN-158138-UM-0109-01

Thank you for purchasing the MANHATTAN® CompactFlash to SATA 
Converter, Model 158138.
Compatible with SATA-enabled desktop computers – with no drivers or 
software required — it easily converts a CompactFlash Type I/II card 
into a bootable solid state drive, creating a versatile, high-performance 
PC read/write/storage device.
Installation of the card is quick and simple, so you’ll soon be enjoying 
the benets of these features: 
• Installs into a 3.5” bay or ts regular and low-prole PCI slots
• Supports data transfer rates of up to 1.5 Gbps 
• Convenient push-button ejection system with LED indicator 
• Plug and Play; hot-swappable – Windows and Mac compatible
• Lifetime Warranty 
INSTALLATION
The CompactFlash to SATA Converter installs into a 3.5” bay (as shown 
below) or ts regular and low-prole PCI slots.
1. Using the included 4-pin power cable, connect the converter to the 
  PC’s power supply. 
2. Using the included 7-pin L-type SATA cable, connect the SATA port  
  to the SATA host.
Activity LED

SPECIFICATIONS
Standards and Certications
• SATA 1.0a, FCC, CE, 
General
• Compatible with Type I/II Compact Flash and IBM/Hitachi Microdrive
• CompactFlash 3.3 V / 5 V selection
• Marvell chipset
• Transfer rate: up to 1.5 Gbps
• Hot swappable*
Connections
• (1) 50-pin CompactFlash slot
• (1) 4-pin power
• (1) 7-pin SATA (L-type)
Cable
• Length: 23 cm (9 in.) overall
• Connections: (2) 4-pin Molex, large; (1) 4-pin Molex, small
Physical
• Bay mount material: metal (black)
• LED activity indicator (green)
• Dimensions: 6.7 x 6.9 x 1 cm (2.6 x 2.7 x 0.4 in.) overall
• Weight: 42.5 g (1.5 oz.)
Package Contents
• CompactFlash to SATA Converter
• SATA and power cables with bay mount, regular and low-prole 
  brackets 
• User manual
* To avoid possible damage and data loss, check and follow 
CompactFlash card manufacturer’s instructions before use.
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