Sabrent USB-DSC5 User Manual

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Sabrent USB-DSC5 Specifications

General

Brand	Sabrent
Model	USB-DSC5
Category	Media Converter
Language	English

Summary

Connecting 2.5-inch IDE Hard Drives

Connect 2.5-inch IDE Drive

Connects the short 2.5-inch IDE connector from the Sabrent adapter to the hard drive pins.

Connect USB Cable to Computer

Connects the USB cable from the adapter to an available USB port on your computer.

IDE Drive Power Requirements

Discusses power needs for IDE drives, recommending external power if USB is insufficient.

Connecting 3.5-inch IDE Hard Drives

Configure 3.5-inch IDE Jumper Settings

Ensures 3.5-inch IDE hard drive jumpers are set to Master Only for correct operation.

Connect 3.5-inch IDE Power Adapter

Connects the IDE power adapter directly to the 3.5-inch IDE hard drive.

Connect 3.5-inch IDE Data Cable

Connects the long 3.5-inch IDE connector from the adapter to the hard drive pins.

Connect USB Cable to PC

Connects the USB cable from the adapter to a computer's USB port.

Connecting SATA Hard Drives

Connect SATA Power Cable to Drive

Connects the Sabrent converter to the power adapter and plugs SATA power into the drive.

Connect SATA Data Cable to Drive

Connects the SATA data cable to the Sabrent converter and the SATA drive.

Connect USB Cable to Computer

Connects the USB cable from the Sabrent converter to a computer's USB port.

Windows Hard Drive Setup and Formatting

Initialize New Hard Drive in Windows

Initializes a new hard drive using Disk Management for Windows.

Specify Volume Size for New Drive

Sets the volume size for the new hard drive during the Windows setup wizard.

Assign Drive Letter to Partition

Assigns a drive letter to the hard drive partition for easier access.

Format Hard Drive Partition

Formats the partition to NTFS, assigns a volume label, and performs a quick format.

Verify Drive Recognition in My Computer

Confirms the hard drive is recognized and accessible in 'My Computer' after setup.

Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions

Verify USB Mass Storage Driver

Checks for the 'USB Mass Storage Device' driver in Windows Device Manager.

Convert Dynamic to Basic Disk

Steps to convert a Dynamic disk to Basic for compatibility and proper function.

Drive Compatibility and Previous Damage

Addresses whether a previously used or damaged hard drive will function with the adapter.

Resolve IDE Jumper Setting Issues

Troubleshoots IDE drives not appearing due to incorrect Jumper configurations.

Ensure Correct Connection Sequence

Explains the correct sequence for connecting the adapter and drive for recognition.

Access Full Capacity of Large Drives (GPT)

Explains using GPT partitioning for drives exceeding 2TB to access full capacity.