Vantec NST-360FBSU-BK System Set Up, Using the supplied cables Adapter is always recommended

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5.2 System Set Up

Some tips before connecting your external storage enclosure :

Please confirm that your system supports SATA.

If your system does not support SATA, please install a SATA host card.

To enable auto mount for SATA, your system must support Plug and Play.

If required, update your OS or BIOS.

Only one interface can be used at the time.

Onlyonecomputercanaccessthedriveatthetime.

Firewire can be daisy chained.

All devices in a daisy chain have to be switched on to permit the hub/daisy chain function.

Do not cover the device and leave enough space around it for better heat dissipation.

Do not expose the product to water or humid conditions.

If possible , arrange the cables well to avoid the cross by one another.

Using the supplied cables and

adapter is always recommended.

NOTE :

If you can see the USB icon in the system tray , but there is no any disk appear in your computer, pleaseconfirm your hard disk is partitioned.

WARNING :

Please be careful & plug the power adapter to your enclosure properly.

See below figures. ( pic 5.2-A , pic 5.2-B )

( pic 5.2-A )

( pic 5.2-B )

 

 

5.3 USB Mode

Use in Vista X86Vista 64 bitWindows XP

Windows 2000 and MAC OS

1. USB 1.1 Mode:

No driver is required for Vista X86, Vista 64-bit, Windows XP, Windows 2000 and Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, 10.1.5 or higher. NexStar 3 does not support Windows 98, Windows ME and Mac OS 9 or older in USB 1.1 mode.

2. USB 2.0 Mode:

No driver is required for Vista X86, Vista 64-bit, Windows XP, Windows 2000 and MAC OS 10.2 or higher. NexStar 3 does not support Windows 98, Windows ME and Mac OS 10.1 or older in USB 2.0 mode.

Installation

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Contents Quad Interface Package Contents Table of Contents Introduction NexStar 3 External 3.5 HDD Enclosure Specifications/FeaturesSystem Requirements Parts Layout Preparing the NexStar InstallationPreparing the hard drive Installing the hard drive in the NexStar Your NexStar 3 External Hard Drive is now ready for use Connecting the NexStar 3 to your computerUsing the supplied cables Adapter is always recommended System Set UpESATA Mode Turn off the NexStar Disconnecting the NexStarWindows 2000/XP/Vista MacOSGo through the wizard Creating a New PartitionSee the drive in Windows Explorer Select the Partition tab Formatting for Mac UsersWhat is the max. capacity that NexStar 3 can support ? Troubleshooting /FAQNo, NexStar3 doesn’t support Windows 98 system What is Daisy Chain function ? How to use it ?Please make sure that the firmware is Latest version Boscell Rd Replacement