SIIG SC-SA0312-S1 Quick Installation Manual

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Introducing the Cool SATA to USB 2.0

The Cool SATA to USB 2.0/eSATA Docking is designed to
support USB 2.0 and eSATA equipped computers. This
adapter provides large capacity mobile storage using

3.5" or 2.5" SATA hard disk drives through high-speed,
hot-swapping USB 2.0 & eSATA interfaces.

Features and Benefits

• Supports Hi-Speed USB 2.0 & eSATA interfaces

• Supports SATA I/II (SATA 150/300)

• Supports 2.5" and 3.5" hard drive

• Plug and Play, no additional drivers needed

• Supports USB hot-swap and hot-plug

System Requirements

PC:

• Pentium® or equivalent computer with an available
eSATA or USB port (USB 2.0 recommended)

• Windows® 2000 / XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 &
2008 (32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-/64-bit)

Mac® :

• An available eSATA or USB port (USB 2.0
recommended)

• Mac OS® X v10.4.8 or higher

Cool SATA to USB 2.0/
eSATA Docking

Quick Installation Guide

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Package Contents

• Cool SATA to USB 2.0/eSATA Docking

• Switching power adapter

• USB 2.0 cable (type A to type B)

• eSATA cable

• Quick Installation Guide

Layout

Figure 1. Front Layout

Note: You cannot use one hard drive in both
platforms, Windows and Mac. It is not supported

Figure 2: Back Layout

On/Off Switch

SATA Drive Slot

LED (This LED flashes while
transfering or receving data)

LED (All three LED's stay
on while the unit is on)

eSATA Connector

USB Connector

Power Adapter Jack

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Hardware Installation

1. Make sure the SATA connectors are in alignment.
Gently insert the SATA hard drive into the SATA
drive slot.

2. Plug the included switching power adapter into
the Cool SATA to USB 2.0/eSATA Docking power
adapter jack, then plug the switching power adapter
into a reliable power source.

3. Use either the USB 2.0 cable OR eSATA cable to
plug the Cool SATA to USB 2.0/eSATA Docking into
the computer.

Note: Do not connect the USB 2.0 cable and eSATA
cable at the same time.

4. Switch on the Cool SATA to USB 2.0/eSATA Docking,
make sure that the 3 blue Power LEDs are lit.

Note: Do not insert or remove a hard drive when
the unit is powered on.

Go to Driver Installation below to complete the
installation.

Driver Installation

Windows and Mac operating systems will automatically
detect and install drivers for the Cool SATA to USB 2.0/
eSATA Docking. No additional driver installation is
needed.

Note: In order to get high speed USB 2.0 performance,
make sure your USB 2.0 controller has the correct drivers
installed.