Vantec manual Connecting the NexStar MX Dual to your computer

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Connecting the NexStar MX Dual to your computer:

(1)Connect the Type BUSB connector to the NexStar MX Dual and the Type A USB connector to an available USB 1.1/2.0 port on your system.

(2)Connect the power cable to the NexStar MX Dual and plug the cable into an available outlet.

(3)Turn on the NexStar MX Dual via the power switch.

(4)Your operating system should detect the NexStar MX Dual and automatically install the necessary drivers ( if you have Windows 98SE/MacOS 8.6, you will need to install drivers).Once your operating system finishes setting up the NexStar MX Dual, it will detect your hard drive. On Mac OS systems, the new volume should appear on the desktop. On a Windows PC, the new volume will appear under My Computer.

(5)Your NexStar MX Dual External Hard Drive is now ready for use.

NOTE :

For new hard drives, you will need to initialize and partition your hard drive before it will appear in Windows Explorer or on your Mac desktop. Please refer to your hard drive manufacturer’s documentation or read the “Creating a New Partition” section of this manual.

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Contents Page Package Contents Table of Contents Introduction NexStar MX Dual 3.5 Sata HDD Enclosure Features/SpecificationsSystem Requirements Interface Information Installing two hard drives into the NexStar MX Dual InstallationInstallation Power Connecting the NexStar MX Dual to your computer Mac OS 9.0 or later Driver InstallationWindows 2000/2003/XP/Vista For Windows 2000/2003/ XP/ Vista Users Creating a New Partition / Formatting The Hard DriveIndividual Mode Right-click the red-squared block and select Initialize Disk Page For Mac Users Jbod ModeRAID 0 Mode Settings. -Q Individual Mode: RAID Mode SelectionJbod Mode: Jbod ModeTwo unequal hard drives: Two equal hard drives:Disconnecting The NexStar MX Dual Size of my hard drive ? Why is my computer not showing the fullTroubleshooting /FAQ / Warranty Contact