VIPowER VP-6228T User Manual
VP-6228(T)
USB 2.0, 5.25-inch External Enclosure
User’ s Manual
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USB 2.0, 5.25” External Enclosure VP-6228(T) USER MANUAL
Rev. 1.0 Date: July, 28, 2004
Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................................. 4
1-1 Features and Specifications ........................................................... 4
1-2 USB 2.0 External Drive ................................................................ 5
1-3 Package Checklist ......................................................................... 5
2. Hardware Installation ................................................................. 6
2-1 Analog Audio Connector(JP1)....................................................... 6
2-2 Jumper Settings ............................................................................. 6
2-2.1 Jumper Settings for asse mbling with MobileRack ................... 6
2-2.2 Temperature Control Jumper Settings (Only VP-6228T) ....... 7
2-3 Assemble the USB 2.0 External Enclosure with a 5.25”
Device ........................................................................................... 8
2-4 Connect the USB 2.0 External Enclosure VP-6228(T)
to Y our Computer ........................................................................ 17
3. Drivers Installation ................................................................... 18
3-1 Windows 98SE ............................................................................ 18
3-2 W indows Me/2000/XP................................................................. 22
3-3 Mac OS........................................................................................ 22
4. Using The USB 2.0 External Enclosure .................................. 23
4-1 Connect the USB 2.0 External Enclosure VP-6228(T)
to Computer ................................................................................. 23
4-2 Disconnect the USB 2.0 External Enclosure VP-6228(T)
from Computer ............................................................................ 23
5. Partitioning the External USB 2.0 Hard Disk ......................... 25
5-1 Partition Under Windows 98/ME ................................................ 25
5-2 Partition under W indows 2000/XP............................................... 27
1. Introduction
Congratulation on your purchase of VP-6228(T) USB2.0, 5.25”
External Enclosure. This External Enclosure has been designed to
provide hot-swapping and Plug-n-Play operations of internal 5.25”
IDE devices and 3.5” MobileRocks. Supplied with this external enclosure is a USB 2.0 cable, power vertival-holder adapter, stand for
enclosure and a CD containing installation driver(s). The USB 2.0
cable enables connection of the external enclosure to your PC,
Notebook or MAC.
1-1 Features and Specifications
Features
1. USB 2.0/1.1 compliant with data transfer rates up to 480 Mbit/sec
2. Compatible with both the standard specification of USB 2.0 and
USB 1.1
3. Native Plug-n-Play support for Windows Me/2000/XP (software
drivers for Windows 98SE and Mac OS included)
4. True stereo line level outputs, 2-channel audio output
5. Build-in temperature controller (only VP-6228T)
6. Reduce fan noise (only VP-6228T)
7. Adjustable temperature sensor (only VP-6228T)
Specifications
1. Supports USB 2.0 transfer rates up to 480 Mbit/sec.(Your
system must have USB 2.0 host port(s) and USB 2.0 driver
installed for the VP-6228(T) to perform at USB high speed)
2. Native Hot-Swap and Plug-n-Play support for Windows Me,
Windows 2000/XP (software drivers for Windows 98SE and
Mac OS included)
3. Fully compatible with all 5.25” IDE devices and most 3.5”
MobileRacks
4. USB 2.0/IDE compliant:
a) Integrated USB transceiver
b) High speed (480 Mbit) and full speed (12 Mbit) support
c) USB suspend/resume, remote wake up support.
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5. Supports ATA PIO modes 0-4: ATA interface operation mode
is automatically selected during device initialization or manually
programmed with configuration data
6. Supports UDMA modes 0-4
7. Supports 48-bit LBA (large HDD), when the VP-6228(T) connects with one 3.5” HDD installed in the MobileRACK
1-2 USB 2.0 External Drive
The USB 2.0 External Drive is a portable compact storage drive
that incorporates the USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus 2.0) high
speed interface. The USB 2.0 External Drive provides a fast and
easy way to add more storage space to your computer.
Its hot-swapping and Plug-n-Play features gives you a great
convenience on the road, where it can be connected/disconnected
without powering down your system. The VP-6228(T) USB 2.0,
5.25” External Drive is compatible with Apple Macintosh and Win-
dows computers.
Note:
In order to reach USB 2.0 speed, your computer must have
a host adapter card with USB 2.0 support. The VP-6228(T)
will auto detect the speed of your USB port and adjust between USB 1.0 and USB 2.0 speed.
1-3 Package Checklist
The USB 2.0 external enclosure VP-6228(T) package contains
the following items:
1) The VP-6228(T) Case
2) A User’s Manual
3) One “Drivers and Utility Installation” CD
4) One USB 2.0 Cable
5) One +5V/+12V Power Adapter
6) One Power Adapter Power Cord
7) Four Rubber Stands
8) One Vertical-Holder Stand
9) Screws bag
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact
your dealer or sales representative for assistance.
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2. Hardware Installation
2-1 Analog Audio Connector(JP1)
Bulid-in connector (JP1) has two channels,right(“R”) and left (“L”)
audio outputs, and allows you to direct audio output from your CD/
DVD-ROM Drive to your sound device.
GNDL RGND
JP1
2-2 Jumper Settings
2-2.1 Jumper Settings for assembling with MobileRack
Jumper JP6, located on the rear PCB panel of the VP-6228(T), is
used to set running the VP-6228(T) external enclosure. The
producer setting is JP6 pins 1-2 ON.
3
JP6 1-2 :ON -->VP-6228(T) RUN
2
1
(Producer setting)
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2-2.2 Temperature Control Jumper Settings (Only VP-6228T)
Jumpers JP7 and JP8, located on the rear PCB panel of the
VP-6228T, are used to set the cooling fan for controlling the
operating temperature. The default setting is JP8 pins 1-2 ON.
The fan will always run continuously to disperse the heat.
Note:
Only one jumper can be set at the same time.
The following identifies the jumper options for setting the operation
of the cooling fan.
JP7
JP8
(Clear)
1
1-2 :ON
2
3
1-2 :ON
1
2
3
2-3 :ON
1
2
3
(Clear)
1
2
3
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(Clear)
21
(Clear)
21
(Clear)
21
Temperature
(Default)
50°C
40°C
60°C
JP8 (2-pin) Jumper
When JP8 pins 1-2 are jumpered
(ON), the fan will always run continuously to disperse the heat. (Default)
When the jumper is removed, operation of the fan will always be controlled by the JP7 jumper setting.
JP7 (3-pin) Jumper
1) Set JP7 pins 1-2 to ON.
Controls temperature at 50 °C
2) Set JP7 pins 2-3 to ON.
Controls temperature at 40 °C
3) Clear JP7 setting (no jumper).
Controls temperature at 60 °C
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2-3 Assemble the USB 2.0, 5.25” External Enclosure VP-6228(T)
With One 5.25” IDE Device or One Mobile Rack
Step1.
Remove the four rubber stands on the VP-6228(T) external
enclosure by gently prying them off.
Step2.
Remove the four cover retaining screws securing the top enclosure cover. (The four cover retaining screws are located in the
mounting holes on the Top enclosure cover.)
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Step3.
Separate the top and
bottom enclosure
covers.
Step4.
a) Place the 5.25” IDE Device or the Mobile Rack in the bottom
enclosure cover.
(Place one 5.25” IDE Device in the bottom enclosure cover)
(Place one 5.25” IDE Device in the bottom enclosure cover)
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