Akasa Integral NMAX Mode D'emploi page 6

eSATA mode
NOTE:
The eSATA connection is only available when a SATA HDD is used.
Motherboard or adapter card with eSATA interface is required. If motherboard
supports Hot-Swap on eSATA port the system doesn't need to be switched off
when connecting eSATA enclosure.
Connection
1. Ensure that the USB2.0 / eSATA switch on the back of
the enclosure is in the eSATA mode.
2. Switch off the computer system.
3. Use the USB-to-DC cable (both connectors) to provide power to the enclosure.
NOTE: Some HDD with low power requirements may only require single USB
connector to be plugged in.
4. Use supplied eSATA cable to connect the NMAX enclosure to the
motherboard's eSATA external port.
NOTE: If the port is not present on your motherboard you may need to install
an eSATA adapter (eSATA-45-EX).
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eSATA Connection
USB eSATA
5. Boot-up your system. The enclosure LED should light up and your external
drive should be ready to use. Open "My Computer"(in Windows) or check
"desktop" (in MAC) to see your external hard drive ready to use. To access
and browse the external drive under Windows or Mac simply double-click on
its icon.
NOTE:
If the hard drive inside the enclosure is brand new it needs to be
formatted before it becomes accessible (for instructions see hard
disk formatting chapter).
Disconnecting
WARNING!
Do not unplug the eSATA or power cable when using the INTEGRAL eSATA 2.5"
enclosure. DOING THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF DATA!
Windows 2000/XP/Vista
1. Close all windows and quit all running applications that are stored on the
USB2.0 External Drive.
2. Turn off the system.
3. Unplug the eSATA and USB power cables of the enclosure.
eSATA Connection
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