Oyen Digital MiniPro USB-C Enclosure Installation Guide
- June 8, 2024
- Oyen Digital
Table of Contents
Oyen Digital MiniPro USB-C Enclosure
Specifications
Interface/Ports| __
•USB-C
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Data Transfer| __
• Up to 10Gbps
Application| __
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• 2.5″ SATA hard drive (up to 9.5mm height)
System Requirements| __
• Windows, Mac, Linu x
Chipset| __
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ASMedia 235CM
Operating Environment| __
Temp er a t u r e: S ” C ~40 ” (
• Humidity : 10%RH ~ 80%RH
Power| __
• USB bus power or external DC +SV/2A
En closur e Size| __
4.9 x 3.2 x 0.77 inches
Detailed View
MiniPro USB-C
- POWER: Slide the ON/OFF switch to the left to turn ON the MiniPro.
- DC IN: An optional power input for external power if desired.
- USB: USB-C for compatibility with all USB & Thunderbolt 3.
- LED:
- Off= Power OFF
- Solid = Power ON
- Flashing = Read/Write Activity
Hard Drive Assembly
- Remove the screw located at the bottom of the case and slide out the circuit board from the enclosure.
- Install the hard drive and mount it with the included 4 silver mounting screws. Do not over-tighten.
Hard Drive Assembly (continued)
- Slide the assembled drive back into the enclosure.
- Fasten the 4 screws at the bottom of the casing to finish the assembly. Next, peel off the paper from the back of the self-adhesive rubber feet. Now, place the rubber feet over the screws and stick them on the casing to cover the screws.
System Set Up
If you have installed the drive yourself and this is a brand new drive, you must format the drive before it is accessible.
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urn on your computer
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Connect the Mini Pro and turn on the power ..
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Use Disk Management on the PC or Disk Utility on the Mac to format the drive.
Windows: http://oyendigital.com/windows-reformat -
For the safe removal of your drive and to assure that no data is lost, always eject the external drive from your system first, before you turn it off or disconnect it.
Safety Information
Location and placing precautions Do not cover the MiniPro and do not place the unit on other heat-sensitive equipment. Avoid positioning it in the following places:
- Locations with direct sunlight or other sources of heat with high temperatures (over 120° F) or high humidity (over 90%).
- Locations subject to vibration or shock.
- Do not expose the product to water or humid conditions.
Electricity and power adapter When removing the power cable from the socket, always pull on the plug fixture and never on the cord.
Warranty Information
This product includes a one (1) year repair/replacement warranty provided by
Oyen Digital. This warranty is nontransferable and is limited to the original
purchaser. Warranty service may be requested by completing the form at the
following link: www.oyendigital.com/rma-request-
form.html
For our complete warranty policy, visit:
www.oyendigital.com/warranty
FAQ
Q: What file system should I use to format the drive?
A: This will depend on how you want to use the drive, but in general, we
recommend:
- Windows–> NTFS
- Mac OS X–> HFS+ (Mac OS Extended) or APFS
- For use with both PC and Mac–> exFAT
Q: Is the MiniPro compatible with Thunderbolt 2 using a Thunderbolt 3
adapter?
A: No, the MiniPro is not compatible with Thunderbolt 2 using an adapter of
any make or model.
Q: Is the MiniPro compatible with TRIM in Windows and Mac?
A:The MiniPro is enabled to accept TRIM commands.
Windows: To use TRIM (Optimize) function in Windows, the drive must be reformatted as NTFS. For details, visit: Mac OS does not currently send TRIM commands to USB external drives. For other questions please contact tech support or visit oyendigital.com/support.
Technical Support: [email protected]
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