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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
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Content 1. Features 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 ........
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1. Features and Specifications 1-1 VPM-6228H external enclosure Features 1. USB 2.0/1.1 compliant with data transfer rate up to 480Mbit/sec. 2. Worldwide Patented 3 in one integrated USB 2.0 HUB for easy USB expansions. 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 and above and Linux Kernel 2.4 and
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7. 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. 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 con- nects with one 3.5” HDD installed in the Mobile Rack. 11. Na
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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
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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 y
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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 Red LED Green LED (Device Access) (Power) 2-2 Connectors located on Back panel USB Power HUB Power Fan Port Switch (x3) Jack 8 VPM-6228H USER MANUAL
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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. VPM-6228H USER MANUAL 9
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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). 10 VPM-6228H USER MANUAL
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b) Attach the 40-pin IDE cable from the rear panel of the bottom cover to the 40-pin con- nector on the back of c) Attach the 4-pin the 5.25 “ device to en- power cable from the sure pin-1 to pin-1 rear panel of the bottom connection, orient the cover to the 4-pin con- cable so the colored nector on the back of stripe edge is closest to the 5.25” device. 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
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b) Slide the top cover forward until it fits tight within the front groove guide. c) Make sure the top and bottom groove guides are matched and form a tight fit. Make sure form a tight fit. Make sure form a tight fit. d) Replace the three screws which were removed in Step 1 from the back of the enclosure. 12 VPM-6228H USER MANUAL
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Step4. Adhere the four pads on the bottom of the drive assembly. The installation is complete and the VPM-6228H external enclosure is now read to use. 5.25-inch IDE De- vice VPM-6228H USER MANUAL 13
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Assemble with one 3.5” HDD Step1. Remove the three retaining screws on the back of the external enclosure. Separate the top and bottom enclosure covers. Step2. a) Place the HDD in the bottom enclosure cover. Align the HDD mounting holes with the mounting holes on the bottom cover and se- cure with four screws (through the bottom cover). 14 VPM-6228H USER MANUAL
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c) Attach the 4-pin power cable from the rear panel of the bottom cover to the b) Attach the 40-pin IDE 4-pin connector on the cable from the rear panel back of the 5.25” device. 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 si
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b) Slide the top cover forward until it fits tight within the front groove guide. c) Make sure the top and bottom groove guides are matched and form a tight fit. Make sure form a tight fit. Make sure form a tight fit. d) Replace the three screws which were removed in Step 1 from the back of the enclosure. 16 VPM-6228H USER MANUAL
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Step4. Place the front cover into the drive assembly, and adhere the four pads on the bottom of the drive assembly. The installation is complete and the VPM-6228H external enclosure is now read to use. VPM-6228H USER MANUAL 17
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2-4 Connecting the VPM-6228H to a Computer Computer Requirements • USB equipped notebook or desktop computer • Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP, or Mac OS 9.0 or above Proceed with the following steps to connect the VPM-6228H to your computer. Step1: Boot-up your computer. Make sure the USB/USB 2.0 host adapter and driver are installed in your computer. Step2: Connect one USB connector end of the USB cable into the USB Port of your USB 2.0 External Enclosure VPM-6228H. Step3: Connect the Power Adapter Po
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USB Power HUB Power Port Fan Switch (x3) Jack Power Adapter Plug into AC Power Cord Power Outlet +5V/+12V Power Adapter USB 2.0 Cable VPM-6228H Assembly with 5.25” Device Plug into USB Port on Computer VPM-6228H Connects to USB Port on computer VPM-6228H USER MANUAL 19
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3. Drivers Installation 3-1 Windows 98SE If this is the first time using your USB 2.0 External Drive, you must first run the [SETUP.EXE] from the USB 2.0 “Drivers and Utility Installation” CD after you connect your USB 2.0 External Drive to your computer. Then proceed with the following: 1. Connect your USB 2.0 external drive to an available USB port on your computer. 2. An “Add New Hardware Wizard” screen will appear. Click [Next]. 3. Select “Display a list of all drivers” then click [Next].
