SIIG SC-SA0412-S1 Quick Installation Manual

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Introducing the Cool SATA to USB 2.0

The Cool Dual SATA to USB 2.0 Docking is designed to
support USB equipped computers. This adapter
provides large capacity mobile storage using 3.5" or 2.5"
SATA hard disk drives through high-speed, hot­swapping USB 2.0 interface.

Features and Benefits

• Two hard drive docking bays

• Supports Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port

• 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
USB port (USB 2.0 recommended)

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

Mac

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:

• An available USB port (USB 2.0 recommended)

• Mac OS® X v10.4.8 or higher

Cool Dual SATA to
USB 2.0 Docking

Quick Installation Guide

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Package Contents

• Cool Dual SATA to USB 2.0 Docking

• Switching power adapter

• USB 2.0 cable (type A to type B)

• Quick Installation Guide

Layout

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

Figure 1. Front Layout

Figure 2: Back Layout

SATA Drive Slot

LED (Two LED's stay on
while the unit is on)

On/Off Switch

HDD LED (One LED per HDD;
LED flashes while transfering data)

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 Dual SATA to USB 2.0 Docking power
adapter jack, then plug the switching power adapter
into a reliable power source.

3. Use the USB 2.0 cable to plug the Cool Dual SATA
to USB 2.0 Docking into the computer.

4. Switch on the Cool Dual SATA to USB 2.0 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 Dual SATA to USB

2.0 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.