VIPowER VP-8058L Setting Up the USBdock for Operation, USBdock Power Select Switch Settings

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2-1.3 Setting Up the USBdock for Operation

LED Indicators

Power

Drive Activity

+5V

 

External

50-Pin Centronics

Power

Device Connector

Connector

 

Power Select

 

Switch

 

+5V +12V

 

External

USB

Power Connector

Connector

USBdock Power Select Switch & Connector Locations

Perform the following steps (in the order given) to set up the USBdock with your peripheral device for operation:

1.For Windows 98 users: verify that the Windows 98 driver is installed.

2.Plug the USBdock’s 50-pin Centronics connector into the connector on the device you plan to connect to your computer.

a.External devices that provide a 50-pin Centronics interface connector support direct connection with the USBdock.

b.Internal devices such as EIDE hard drives or ATA/ATAPI devices can be mounted in the Mobile Rack drive case. (Refer to the Mobile Rack manual for instructions on mounting these devices in a Mobile Rack.)

IMPORTANT

Make sure the Power Select switch on the USBdock is set to the MIDDLE power OFF position before proceeding.

External Power Adapter

Power OFF

+5V USB Interface

USBdock Power Select Switch Settings

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USBdock Installation Manual

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Contents Installation Manual Table of Contents USBdock Features IntroductionUnpacking Your USBdock Power Requirements2 ATA/ATAPI Device Compatibility Drive Type +5V +5V/+12VInstall Stand Set on Mobile Rack InstallationInstall Driver Software For Windows 98 only Mobile Rack Stand Set InstalledSetting Up the USBdock for Operation USBdock Power Select Switch & Connector LocationsUSBdock Power Select Switch Settings Using the +5V/+12V AC/DC Power Adapter Device is now ready to useUSBdock Connections for Operation Disconnecting the USBdock Accessories