Rosewill IDE 3-in-1 User Manual

IDE 3-in-1 (5.25”, 3.5”, 2.5”)

to USB 2.0 Cable Converter Adapter

RCW607

User Manual

IDE 3-in-1 (5.25”,3.5”,2.5”)to USB 2.0 Cable Converter Adapter RCW607

User Manual

IDE 3-in-1 (5.25”, 3.5”, 2.5”)to USB 2.0 Cable Converter Adapter

Included in the Kit

The USB to IDE Cable Adapter Complete Kit includes the items listed below.

1. USB to IDE Cable Adapter

The Cable Adapter is powered from USB bus. It can connect to two different types of drive

mechanisms. IDE Drives connect through the 2.5” connector or the 3.5”, 5.25” connector.

2. Power Supply

The Power provides standard 4 pin power output switched connector. Plug the drive

mechanism in and then turn the switched power connector on.

3. AC Power Cable

Uses standard IDC connector connect to AC outlet. Generic international cables can be

substituted for 100-240v operation.

Cable Adapter Features

The USB to IDE Cable Adapter provides two different drive connectors. The 2.5” IDE connector

works with all small laptop mechanisms. The 3.5” or 5.25” large IDE connector provides

connectivity to all IDE/ATA ATAPI type mechanisms. These mechanisms should be set to (master

without a slave) in order to function properly. The USB 2.0 connector is backwards compatible

with slower version 1.1

Power Supply Features

The Switched Power Supply provides switched power connector. It is 4 Pin IDE Power which is

used on all 3.5” and 5.25” drive mechanisms. Simply plug the connector into the drive mechanism

and turn the power on. The green LED indicates that the power is being supplied to the drive. The

IDC power cable provides easy connection to any AC outlet.

Connecting to the USB Bus

The USB to IDE Cable Adapter connects to most USB1.1 or USB 2.0 ports. Since USB is hot-

pluggable you can connect to any port at any time, computer power on or power off makes no

difference in the operation.

Many Operating Systems immediately indicate that the USB Cable Adapter and drive have been

recognized and if the drive is already formatted and partitioned in a compatible ﬁle structure the

IDE 3-in-1 (5.25”,3.5”,2.5”)to USB 2.0 Cable Converter Adapter RCW607

drive will automatically mount itself. That being said, this is not true for all Operating Systems and

a good knowledge of how your OS works is needed. In some systems a drive utility is needed

to format or partition the mechanism and or mount the drive. New Mechanisms all need to go

through the format and partition routine in order to be used. Also note that drives from different

computers, i.e. (Macintosh to/from Windows) will not be recognized unless a third party utility is

used. Without such a utility the OS may think that the drive has no data on it and ask to be re-

formatted. This of course would destroy all the data on it.

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Connecting IDE 3.5” Hard Drives

3.5” IDE Mechanisms

The 3.5” IDE drive has two connectors on the rear. The larger, 40 pin connector is IDE DATA while

the smaller, 4 pin connector is for Drive Power. Plug in the DrivePower connector. This connector

has cut corners and must be installed with the correct orientation. Make sure the power switches

are in the off position and that the LED’s in the switch box are not illuminated.

Next plug in the larger IDE Data connector located on the Cable Adapter. This 40 pin connector is

keyed and can only be inserted in one direction. Plug the USB Connector into the computer and

turn the power switch on.

Connecting IDE 5.25” CD/DVD

5.25” IDE CD/DVD Mechanisms

The 5.25” IDE CD/DVD drive has two connectors on the rear. The larger, 40 pin connector is IDE

DATA while the smaller, 4 pin connector is for Drive Power. Plug in the DrivePower connector.

This connector has cut corners and must be installed with the correct orientation. Make sure the

power switches are in the off position and that the LED’s in the switch box are not illuminated.

Next plug in the larger IDE Data connector located on the Cable Adapter. This 40 pin connector is

keyed and can only be inserted in one direction. Plug the USB Connector into the computer and

turn the power switch on.

Connecting IDE 2.5” Hard Drives

2.5” IDE Mechanisms

The 2.5” IDE Drive has one connector on the rear. The 44 pin connector is IDE DATA and IDE

Power combined. This connector has a blocked socket and must be installed in the correct

orientation. Match the blocked socket with the missing pin on the drive mechanism.

2.5” IDE Drive mechanisms get their power from the USB port. In this case, the Universal Power

Supply is not needed.

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