Multi-function Front Panel USB2.0/Firewire 400/eSATA

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1 Multi-function Front Panel USB2.0/Firewire 400/eSATA Model No.: UGT-IH100 Installation Guide v1.01 1

2 Prescribed Use The UGT-IH100 is designed to be installed into the 3.5 or 5.25 plug-in unit of a computer housing and provides additional interfaces (USB2.0, Firewire 400/eSATA). Furthermore, a 4Port USB2.0 Hub is integrated. This product complies with the applicable National and European specifications. All names of companies and products are the trademarks of the respective owner. All rights reserved. System Requirement Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7(32/64 Bit) Mac OS x Package Content: Vantec Multi-function Front Panel USB2.0/Firewire 400/eSATA 3.5 to 5.25 Mounting Bracket Installation Guide Installation Screws Installation If in doubt about how to install the device correctly, please contact an EXPERT or a specialist workshop and let them do the installation! Improper installation damages the plug-in unit as well as your computer 2

3 and all connected devices. Proceed with caution. Danger to life! Switch off the computer in which the product is to be installed and all connected devices. Disconnect all devices from the mains voltage and pull out the mains power supply plug! Just turning off at the on/off switch is not enough! Open your computer s housing and carefully remove the cover. Look for a free 3.5 installation slot and remove the slot cover. Often there is a metal shielding behind it, which has to be removed first. With some casings, you have to unscrew this, with others you have to break it out carefully. Depending on the casing, you may have to remove the entire front cover first. Depending on the existing computer housing, the slot cover can easily be replaced by another one. Slide the plug-in unit into the computer housing and screw it tightly. Connect the SATA plug connector with a free SATA connection of your motherboard. Please also note the operating instructions of the motherboard Connect the 5-pin USB plug to an internal USB port on the motherboard. It is imperative to observe the correct orientation (see operating instructions for the motherboard) since a wrong connection may damage both the motherboard and the electronics of the 3.5 plug-in 3

4 unit, loss of warranty! The red line is the +5V line of the 5-pole USB plug. It must be in accordance with the +5V connector of the USB port of the motherboard. Identify where the FireWire port is on the motherboard, and then please connect the 6 pins. Please refer to the following diagram on how to correctly insert the pins. 4

5 Tips & Notes a) In general The integrated USB2.0-Hub is automatically recognized and is integrated into the operating system. The required drivers are already components of the operating system. This is why there is no driver CD included and no separate driver installation is necessary. Which USB2.0 port is used first is of no significance as all ports have equal priority. However, if you connect and/or disconnect the devices more regularly, you should try and use the same connection, if possible. Otherwise the Window s hardware recognition may recognize new hardware and USB2.0 devices enable the plugging in and out during operation. This means that you do not have to switch off your computer, when you want to plug in or unplug devices (with other interfaces this can cause damage, e.g. if you connect or disconnect a PS/2 mouse during operation). If however a data transmission is effected on 1394 or USB ports, e.g. if a video camera transmits data to a computer and the 1394 plug is unplugged, the user s program might crash and other data might be damaged as well! 5

6 With certain 1394 and USB2.0 devices (e.g. external hard discs) an icon with an arrow is displayed in the menu bar. Via this function the 1394 or USB2.0 device can be separated from the PC and therefore tell the PC to close open files. Partitioning and formatting hard discs which are connected via 1394 and USB is effected via the computer administration with Windows XP or Vista. b) USB2.0 USB2.0 ports naturally support USB1.1 also. Therefore, normal slow USB devices can also be connected. Usually, you will not need any special USB2.0 cables for faultless USB2.0 operation. Conventional normal USB cables are quite sufficient, but they need to be shielded. If transmission problems occur during operation of USB2.0 devices, you can try using a USB cable which has been tested in USB2.0 operation ( USB2.0-certified ). USB operation is not possible in Windows safe mode. Therefore, USB keyboards and USB mice do not function (the BIOS of your motherboard / computer USB support might offer support for a USB keyboard or mouse). c) 1394 Both Firewire jacks on the front side are connected to each 6

7 other. For this reason, only one of the two connectors may be used at the same time! d) esata Contrary to USB/Firewire, with esata it might be possible that an external hard disc is not recognized when connected during running operation. A new start might be necessary. Furthermore, the hard disc that is connected to esata must not be disconnect during running operation since this may cause data loss. It depends on both, the SATA controller and also the drivers whether the plugging in and unplugging is possible during operation. Due to the multitude of main boards, controllers and drivers, we recommend for safety reasons to always connect and disconnect an external esata device when the computer is turned off. Disposal of the unserviceable product according to the relevant statutory regulations. Warranty: The Multi-function Front Panel USB2.0/FireWire 400/eSATA comes with a 1 year limited warranty. If your unit should become defective within that time frame, please go to for 7

8 information on how to receive warranty exchange or repair. Cosmetic defects and missing parts are not covered under this warranty. Please check the contents of the unit to make sure you received all parts. Also, check for any cosmetic flaws. If any parts are missing or if there are cosmetic defects, please contact the retailer from which you purchased the unit immediately and ask for a replacement. Contact: Vantec Thermal Technology 8