2.5” SATA to mSATA Solid State Drive
Enclosure/Adapter
SAT2MSAT25
*actual product may vary from photos
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Manual Revision: 09/14/2011
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver
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Instruction Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................1
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1
System Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 1
Installation ..............................................................................................2
Hardware Installation ..............................................................................................................................2
Driver Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Using the Storage Device ...................................................................... 4
Specications ..........................................................................................6
Technical Support ..................................................................................7
Warranty Information ............................................................................7
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Introduction
The SAT2MSAT25 mSATA to 2.5in SATA Solid State Drive Converter turns an mSATA
(Mini SATA) mini SSD into a standard 2.5in SATA SSD for use anywhere a 2.5in SATA
drive can be used.
Featuring all of the standard mounting points that a normal 2.5in hard drive uses,
the converter can be installed into enclosures, hard drive docks or into desktop and
laptop computers. The unique design facilitates seamless data pass-through with no
conversion bottlenecks, enabling the mSATA drive to work as fast as it’s allowed by the
host system/interface.
Packaging Contents
• 1 x mSATA Adapter/Enclosure
• 2 x Mounting Screw
• 1 x Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• Full length mSATA (Mini SATA) Solid State Drive
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Installation
WARNING! Hard drives and storage enclosures require careful handling,
especially when being transported. If you are not careful with your hard disk,
lost data may result. Always handle your hard drive and storage device with
caution. Be sure that you are properly grounded by wearing an anti-static
strap when handling computer components or discharge yourself of any
static electricity build-up by touching a large grounded metal surface (such
as the computer case) for several seconds.
Hardware Installation
1. Open the enclosure casing by removing the four small screws on the bottom side
and removing the bottom panel.
*photos/screenshots are for reference only
2. Insert the mSATA drive into the slot connector at an angle. Make sure to properly
line up the notch in the slot connector with the notch on the mSATA drive
connector.
3. Once the mSATA drive is fully inserted into the slot, push the drive back against
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the adapter board. Fasten the mSATA drive to the board with the small mounting
screws provided. Make sure not to over-tighten the screws, or you may damage the
mSATA drive.
4. Place the panel back on the enclosure and replace the 4 screws.
Driver Installation
No driver or software installation is required.
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Using the Storage Device
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7
If you are using a brand new hard drive that does not contain any data, then you will
rst need to prepare the hard drive for use. From the main desktop, right-click on
“My Computer” (“Computer” in Vista/7), then select Manage. In the new Computer
Management window, select Disk Management from the left window panel.
Locate the Disk that says it is “Unallocated” (check hard drive capacity to conrm it’s the
correct hard drive) and then right-click in the section that says “Unallocated” and select
“New Partition”.
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The New Partition Wizard will appear. Follow the instructions in the wizard to
complete setting up the drive. Once complete, the Disk should show up as “Healthy”
with a drive letter assigned (i.e. E:). This drive letter should now appear within My
Computer.
If you are installing a hard drive that already has data on it, then after plugging it in, the
drive should automatically show up with a drive letter assigned within My Computer.
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Specications
Number of Drive Bays 1
Host Interface SATA
External Connectors 1 x 22-pin SATA Data + Power male
Internal Connectors 1 x 52-pin mSATA female
LEDs N/A
Compatible Drives
Enclosure Material Aluminum, Plastic
Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 50°C (32°F ~ 122°F)
Storage Temperature -10°C ~ 85°C (14°F ~ 185°F)
Humidity 5% ~ 95% RH
Dimensions (LxWxH) 98.0mm x 68.0mm x 9.8mm
Weight 50g
52-pin Full Length mSATA (Mini SATA)
Solid State Drive
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Technical Support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to
provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit
www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,
documentation, and downloads.
For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two year warranty.
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials
and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase.
During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or replacement with
equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only.
StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from
misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
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ocers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,
special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, loss of business,
or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the
actual price paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions
contained in this statement may not apply to you.
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