SIIG 5090S User Manual

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2.5" USB 2.0 to SATA Enclosure Quick Installation Guide

Introducing the USB 2.0 2.5" Enclosure

The 2.5" USB 2.0 to SATA Enclosure is designed to support USB equipped computers. This enclosure provides large capacity mobile storage using 2.5" SATA hard disk drives through High-Speed USB

2.0, hot-swapping interface.

Key Features and Benefits

• Quickly adds more storage space to your USB-enabled PC

• No driver installation required. Simply install a 2.5" SATA (3 Gb/s or 1.5 Gb/s) hard disk into the enclosure then connect to a USB port

• Supports Hi-Speed USB 2.0 data transfer rate up to 480 Mb/s

• Compliant with Universal Serial Bus 2.0 Specification

04-0651A

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System Requirements

• Desktop or notebook PC with an available USB 2.0/3.0 port

• Windows

7 (32-/64-bit) ) / Vista (32-/64bit) / XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 & 2008 (32-/64-bit) / 2000 SP4

Package Contents

• 2.5" USB 2.0 to SATA Enclosure

• USB Y-split (data & power) cable

• Installation kit

• Quick installation guide

Layout

Upper cover

Power / Activity LED

Mounting

screws

Lower cover

Mounting

screws

USB 2.0 connector

Figure 1: Layout

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USB data

connector

Figure 2: USB cable

USB power connector

(for extra power)

Hardware Installation

The following section guides you through the installation of your drive kit.

Installing a 2.5" Hard Drive

1. Remove the 2 screws in each side, see Figure

3. Slide the top cover out of the case, then

slide the lower cover out of the case, see Figure 4.

Screws

Figure 3

Figure 4

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2. Take off the PCB and connect it to the hard disk drive, see Figure 5 and Figure 6.

Figure 5

Figure 6

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3. Put the installed PCB with hard disk drive into the hard disk drive tray, see Figure 7.

Figure 7

4. Hold onto the hard disk drive and turn the

hard disk drive tray over. Secure the hard disk drive with four mounting screws, see Figure 8.

Screw

holes

Screw

holes

Figure 8

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5. Slide the lower cover back into the case and secure it with the two mounting screws, then slide the upper cover back into the case and secure it with the two mounting screws.

6. Use the included USB 2.0 data cable to plug the 2.5" USB 2.0 to SATA Enclosure into the computer.

7. Plug the optional USB power cable into a reliable USB port. This step is only needed when the USB data connector doesn't provide enough power to power up the enclosure.

8. The 2.5" USB 2.0 to SATA Enclosure will turn on automatically. Make sure that the LED is lit.

Go to Driver Installation to complete the installation in the next page.

Driver Installation

Windows will automatically detect and install drivers for the 2.5" USB 2.0 to SATA Enclosure. No additional driver installation is needed.

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Using the 2.5" USB 2.0 to SATA Enclosure

An additional drive icon will appear in My Computer or Computer when the enclosure is

plugged into a USB port. The drive acts just like a conventional hard drive in your system.

Disconnecting From The Computer

Before unplugging the 2.5" USB 2.0 to SATA Enclosure from the computer, follow the steps

below for your version of Windows. The same rule applies when turning off the Enclosure. Not

following the instructions may result in data corruption or damage to the hard drive.

Windows 7

1. Verify that the LED is not flashing before proceeding.

2. Click Show hidden icons, click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon located in the system tray by the system clock.

3. Click Eject USB to Serial-ATA bridge.

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4. You can now unplug or turn off the 2.5" USB 2.0 to SATA Enclosure.

Windows Vista / Server 2008

1. Verify that the LED is not flashing before proceeding.

2. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon located in the system tray by the system clock.

3. Click Safely remove USB Mass Strorage Device, then click OK.

4. You can now unplug or turn off the 2.5" USB 2.0 to SATA Enclosure.

Windows XP / Server 2003

1. Verify that the LED is not flashing before proceeding.

2. Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon located in the system tray by the system clock.

3. Highlight Mass Storage Device, click Stop, OK, OK then Close.

4. You can now unplug or turn off the 2.5" USB 2.0 to SATA Enclosure.

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Windows 2000 SP4

1. Verify that the HDD LED is ON or not blinking.

2. Double click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon located in the system tray by the system clock.

3. Highlight USB Mass Storage Device, click Stop, OK, OK, then click Close.

4. You can now unplug or turn off the 2.5" USB 2.0 to SATA Enclosure.

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Technical Support and Warranty

QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has answers! Simply visit our web site at

www.siig.com and click Support. Our online support database is updated daily with new drivers and solutions. Answers to your questions could be just a few clicks away. You can also submit questions online and a technical support analysts will promptly respond.

SIIG offers a 5-year manufacturer warranty with this product. This warranty covers the original purchaser and guarantees the product to be free of any defects in materials or workmanship for five (5) years from the date of purchase of the product.

SIIG will, at our discretion, repair or replace (with an identical product or product having similar features and functionality) the product if defective in materials or workmanship. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Please see our web site for more warranty details.

If you encounter any problems with this product, please follow the procedures below. A) If it is within the store's return policy period, please return the product to the store

where you purchased from.

B) If your purchase has passed the store's return policy period, please follow the steps below to have the product repaired or replaced.

Step 1: Submit your RMA request. Go to www.siig.com, click Support, then RMA to submit a request to SIIG RMA or

fax a request to 510-657-5962. Your RMA request will be processed, if the product is determined to be defective, an RMA number will be issued.

Step 2: After obtaining an RMA number, ship the product.

• Properly pack the product for shipping. All accessories that came with the original package must be included.

• Clearly write your RMA number on the top of the returned package. SIIG will refuse to accept any shipping package, and will not be responsible for a product returned without an RMA number posted on the outside of the shipping carton.

• You are responsible for the cost of shipping to SIIG. Ship the product to the following address:

SIIG, Inc. 6078 Stewart Avenue Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA RMA #:

• SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via Ground in the U.S. and International Economy outside of the U.S. at no cost to the customer.

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About SIIG, Inc.

Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of IT connectivity solutions (including Serial ATA and Ultra ATA Controllers, FireWire, USB, and legacy I/ O adapters) that bridge the connection between Desktop/Notebook systems and external peripherals. SIIG continues to grow by adding A/V and Digital Signage connectivity solutions to our extensive portfolio.

SIIG products offer comprehensive user manuals, many user-friendly features, and are backed by an extensive manufacturer warranty. High quality control standards are evident by the overall ease of installation and compatibility of our products, as well as one of the lowest defective return rates in the industry. SIIG products can be found in computer retail stores, mail order catalogs, through major distributors, system integrators, and VARs in the Americas and the UK, and through e-commerce sites.

PRODUCT NAME

2.5" USB 2.0 to SATA Enclosure

FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS B OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCT COMPLIANCE SIIG, Inc.

6078 Stewart Avenue Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA Phone: 510-657-8688

2.5" USB 2.0 to SATA Enclosure is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and the SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other names used in this publication are for identification only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.