StarTech.com USB3S2SATA3 User manual

Manual Revision: 02/15/2013

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USB3S2SATA3

USB 3.0 SATA III (6 Gbps) Adapter

Cable for 2.5in or 3.5in Hard Drives

*actual product may vary from photos

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FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,

uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there

is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment

does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by

one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver

is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Table of Contents

Introduction ............................................................................................1

Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1

System Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 1

Installation ..............................................................................................3

Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................. 3

Driver Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 3

Verifying Installation .............................................................................4

Windows ....................................................................................................................................................... 4

Software Installation ................................................................................................................................4

How to Use .................................................................................................................................................. 5

Software ....................................................................................................................................................... 6

Specications ..........................................................................................7

Technical Support ..................................................................................8

Warranty Information ............................................................................8

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Introduction

The USB3S2SATA3 USB 3.0 to SATA Adapter connects any standard 2.5in or 3.5in

SATA (6Gbps) hard drive (HDD), solid state drive (SSD), or optical drive to a computer

through SuperSpeed USB 3.0.

The USB 3.0 to SATA III adapter lets you externally connect a bare drive with no drive

enclosure or HDD dock required, saving time, hassle and added cost.

The adapter cable works with Windows®, Linux, and Mac® computers and does not

require any software or driver installation - a true plug-and-play solution for adding

cost-eective external storage, or overcoming incompatibility between modern hard

drives and motherboards that may not be SATA-equipped or have a Serial ATA

port available.

For even more versatility, our USB 3.0 to SATA 3 adapter is equipped with a built-in

Backup button that, when combined with the easy-to-use included software, will

launch the backup utility with the touch of a button.

The USB3S2SATA3 USB 3.0 to SATA Converter is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year

warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Packaging Contents

• USB 3.0 to SATA Converter

• 1x USB 3.0 A to B cable

• 1x Universal Power Adapter

• 3x Power Adapter Plug (NA/ UK/ EU)

• 1x Software CD

• 1x Instruction Manual

System Requirements

• Host computer system with an available USB 2.0/3.0 port

• Microsoft® Windows® XP (32/64-bit)/Server 2003 (32/64-bit)/Vista (32/64-bit)/Server

2008 R2/7 (32/64-bit)/8 (32/64-bit), or Mac OS X® 10.x, or Linux

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Power Jack

Backup Button

Power/Actvity LED

22-Pin SATA DATA/

Power Connector

Front View

Rear View

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Installation

WARNING: Hard drives require careful handling, especially when being transported. If

you are not careful with your hard disk, lost data may result. Always handle your hard

drive and storage device with caution.

Hardware Installation

1. Connect a 2.5” or 3.5” SATA HDD/SSD or Optical drive to the 22-pin SATA connector

on the adapter.

2. Connect the external power adapter to the DC power connector on the adapter.

Connect the power adapter to an electrical outlet. The drive will spin up once power

is connected.

NOTE: Most 2.5in drives will function without the power adapter as power is provided

through USB.

3. Connect the USB 3.0 A-B cable from the adapter to an available USB port on the

host computer system. This USB 3.0 adapter is compatible with USB 2.0, so will also

connect to a USB 2.0 port, however at the lower speed. The host computer system

will detect the adapter and automatically install the driver.

NOTE: While power will be provided to the drive once the power adapter is connected,

the power LED will not light up until connected to a host computer system via USB.

Driver Installation

No driver installation is required for the supported operating systems as this adapter is

natively supported, so the drivers are already installed.

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Verifying Installation

Windows

From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer” in Vista/7/8), then

select Manage. In the new Computer Management window, select Device Manager

from the left window panel.

Double-click on the “Disk Drives” option. A new disk drive should be listed under

this category. It will typically contain the make/model of the hard drive you have

connected to the adapter.

Software Installation

1. Insert the included “PC Clone EX Lite” Utility CD into a CD/DVD-ROM.

2. AutoPlay should give you the option to browse the les on the CD or automatically

open the CD.

3. If AutoPlay does not start, go into “My Computer” and access the CD/DVD drive that

the CD is in and run the installation le.

4. Follow the on-screen installation to complete the installation.

5. A “PC Clone EX” icon will be listed in the system tray and on the desktop.

6. For more information about how to use the software, right-click on the icon in the

system tray and select “Help”.

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How to Use

Windows

If you are using a brand new hard drive that does not contain any data, then you will

rst need to prepare the hard drive for use. From the main desktop, right-click on

“My Computer” (“Computer” in Vista/7/8), then select Manage. In the new Computer

Management window, select Disk Management from the left window panel.

Locate the Disk that says it is “Unallocated” (check hard drive capacity to conrm it’s the

correct hard drive) and then right-click in the section that says “Unallocated” and select

“New Partition”.

The New Partition Wizard will appear. Follow the instructions in the wizard to complete

setting up the drive. Once complete, the Disk should show up as “Healthy” with a drive

letter assigned (i.e. E:). This drive letter should now appear within My Computer.

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If you are installing a hard drive that already has data on it, then after plugging it in, the

drive should automatically show up with a drive letter assigned within “My Computer”.

Software

To run the software, press the “Backup” button on the adapter or double-click the PC

Clone icon on your desktop.

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Specications

Bus Interface SuperSpeed USB 3.0

Chipset ID ASMedia ASM1051E

Connectors 1x 22-Pin SATA Receptacle

1x USB 3.0 Type B Female

LEDs 1x Amber Power/Activity LED

Maximum Data Transfer Rate USB 3.0: 5Gbps

Compatible Drives 2.5”/3.5” SATA HDD/SSD/Optical

Color Black

Power Adapter 12VDC, 1.5A, center positive, plug type M

Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 50°C (32°F ~ 122°F)

Storage Temperature 20°C ~ 60°C (68°F ~ 140°F)

Humidity 5% ~ 85% RH

Dimensions (LxWxH) 69.4mm x 47.3mm x 21.6mm

Weight 32.7g

Compatible Operating Systems

Windows XP(32/64bit)/ Server

2003(32/64bit)/ Vista(32/64bit)/ Server

2008 R2/ 7(32/64bit)/ 8(32-64-bit),

Mac OSX 10.x, Linux

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