VIPowER VPM-6228H User Manual
VPM-6228H
Ture Metal USB 2.0 External
Enclosure with 3 ports HUB
for 5.25-inch CD/DV D ROM, CD/DV D-R W,
DV D+RW a nd 3.5-inch HDD
User’s Manual
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VPM-6228H -Ture Metal USB 2.0 External Enclosure with 3
ports HUB for 5.25-inch CD/DVD ROM, CD/DVD-RW,
DVD+RW and 3.5-inch HDD User’s Manual
Rev. 1.0 Date: October 27, 2004
© Copyright 2004 ViPowER, Inc. All rights reserved.
Content
1. Feature s and Specifications........................................... 4
1-1 VPM-6228H external enclosure................................................ 4
1-2 USB 2.0 External Drive.............................................................6
1-3 Package Checklist....................................................................7
2. Hardware ......................................................................... 8
2-1 LED indicators located on the front panel................................. 8
2-2 Connectors located on Back panel...........................................8
2-3 Installation ................................................................................ 9
2-4 Connecting the VPM-6228H to a Computer ........................... 18
3. Drivers In stallation........................................................ 20
3-1 Windows 98SE ...................................................................... 20
3-2 Windows Me/2000/XP............................................................ 24
3-3 Ma c OS .................................................................................. 25
3-4 Linux 2.4................................................................................. 25
4. Use The USB 2.0 External Enclosure VPM-6228H ..... 25
4-1 Connect the USB 2.0 External Enclosure VPM-6228H
Computer................................................................................25
4-2 Disconne ct the USB 2.0 External Enclosure VPM-6228H from
Computer................................................................................27
5. Partition the External USB 2.0 Hard Disk..................... 29
5-1 Partition Under Windows 98/ME............................................. 29
5-2 Partition under Windows 2000/XP ......................................... 31
1. Feature s and Specification s
1-1 VPM-6228H external enclosure
Features
1. USB 2.0/1.1 complia nt with data tra ns fer rate up to 480Mbit/sec.
2. Worldwide Patented 3 in one integrated USB 2.0 HUB for e asy
USB expan sions.
3. Compatible with all 5.25” devices and 3.5” HDD.
4. One special High-power USB port for USB 2.5” HDD, slim CD/
DVD-ROM, slim CD/DVD±RW, and USB Reader, etc..
5. Native hardware Plug-n-Play supports under Windows Me/2000/
XP, Mac OS 9.1X a nd above a nd Linux Kernel 2.4 a nd above, no
software driver required (driver for Windows 98SE).
6. Stack able de sign for multi ple conne ction between external USB
devices (USB HDD, Card reader etc.) and extra USB
expan sions.
7. Complete Metal case design maximizes and aides heat
dissipation.
Specifications:
1. Complete Metal case design maximizes and aides heat
dissipation.
2. Compatible with all 5.25” devices and 3.5” HDD.
3. One special High-power USB port for USB 2.5” HDD, slim CD/
DVD-ROM, slim CD/DVD±RW, and USB Reader, etc..
4. Worldwide Patented 3 in one integrated USB 2.0 HUB for e asy
USB expan sions.
5. Stack able de sign for multi ple conne ction between external USB
devices (USB HDD, Card reader etc.) and extra USB
expan sions.
6. USB 2.0/1.1 complia nt with data tra ns fer rate up to 480Mbit/sec.
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7. USB 2.0 / IDE compliant:
a) Integrated USB transce iver.
b) High speed (480 Mbit) and full speed (12 Mbit) support.
c) USB suspend / resume, remote wake up support.
8. Supports ATA PIO modes 0-4 : ATA interface operation mode is
automatically selected during device initialization or manually
programmed with configuration data.
9. Supports UDMA modes 0-4 of operation.
10. Supports 48-bit LBA (large HDD), when the VPM-6228H connects with one 3.5” HDD installed in the Mobile Rack.
1 1. Native hardware Plug-n-Play supports under Windows Me/2000/
XP, Mac OS 9.1X a nd above a nd Linux Kernel 2.4 a nd above, no
software driver required (driver for Windows 98SE).
12. LED indicator displayed power and drive activity are located on
the front panel of the VPM-6228H external enclosure.
13. One Screw secure the top enclosure cover and locate on the
back panel of the VPM-6228H can easy disassemble without
any screwdriver and has a be autiful outlook.
14. Provide the diagram ”Eye-Pattern” fo proving the best tra n smission signal. In other words “The VPM-6228H has the best highquality”.
Operating Systems
• Windows Me/2000/XP – no drivers required (software drivers
for Windows 98SE included)
• Mac OS 9.0 or later – no drivers required
• Linux 2.4 – no drivers required
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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 VPM-6228H USB 2.0
External Drive is compatible with Apple Macintosh and Windows
computers.
Note:
In order to reach USB 2.0 speed, your computer must have
a host adapter card with USB 2.0 support. The VPM-6228H
will auto detect the speed of your USB port and adjust between USB 1.0 and USB 2.0 speed.
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1-3 Package Checklist
The VPM-6228H / True Metal USB 2.0 External Enclosure with
3 ports HUB package contains the following items:
USB 2.0 Cable
Power adapter
Power Cord
VPM-6228H enclosure
+5V/+12V Power
Adapter
Driver CD
Package Contents
1) The VPM-6228H external enclosure
2) One USB 2.0 Cable
3) One +5V/+12V Power Adapter
4) One Power Adapter Power Cord
5) One “Drivers and Utility Installation” CD
6) VPM-6228H User’s Manual
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact
your dealer or sales representative for assistance.
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2. Hardware
2-1 LED indicators located on the front panel
The Red and Green indicators are located on the front panel of the
VPM-6228H.
The Green LED is lit when the power ON.
The Red LED flashes when connect with one HDD. But the Red LED
does NOT flashes when connect with one 5.25” device.
LED Indicators
Green LED
(Power)
2-2 Connectors located on Back panel
USB
Port
Power
Jack
Fan
HUB
(x3)
Red LED
(Device Access)
Power
Switch
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2-3 Installation
The following sections will guide you trough the installation of one
5.25” device or one 3.5” HDD assembled with the VPM-6228H
enclosure. There are two parts to the installation:
1. Assembly with one 5.25” IDE device.
2. Assembly with one 3.5” HDD.
A small screwdriver is the only tool required.
Assemble with one 5.25” Device
Step1.
Remove the three retaining screws on the back of the external
enclosure. Separate the top and bottom enclosure covers.
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Step2.
a) Place one 5.25” IDE device in the bottom enclosure cover. Align
the 5.25” IDE device mounting holes with the mounting holes on the
bottom cover and secure with four screws (two on each side).
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b) Attach the 40-pin IDE
cable from the rear
panel of the bottom
cover to the 40-pin connector on the back of
the 5.25 “ device to ensure pin-1 to pin-1
connection, orient the
cable so the colored
stripe edge is closest to
the power connector.
Step3.
a) Replace the top
cover over the drive
assembly, making
sure the side groove
guide of the top cover
slides within the side
groove guide of the
bottom cover.
c) Attach the 4-pin
power cable from the
rear panel of the bottom
cover to the 4-pin connector on the back of
the 5.25” device.
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