Sabrent EC-GD35 3.5″ Sata Hard Drive Aluminum USB 3.0 Enclosure User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Sabrent
Table of Contents
Sabrent EC-GD35 3.5″ Sata Hard Drive Aluminum USB 3.0
Enclosure
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Super-speed USB 3.0 External Enclosure. The Enclosure provides a fast and easy way to add more storage space to your computer. Please read this manual carefully before using this device.
Features and Specifications
- Supports 3.5-inch SATA/II HOD
- Standable Convenient and Trendy Design
- Support USB 3.0 super-speed (5Gbps)
- Complies with USB 2.0 high speed (480Mbps), USB 1.1, Low speed (1.5Mbps)
- Easy installation, plug & play, and hot-swappable
Requirements
- Windows 2000, XP, VISTA, 7, 8
- Mac OS 9.1 or above
- Linux 2.4.X
- AMO or Intel Pentium 133MHz or better
Note:
To enjoy USB 3.0 super speed up to 5Gbps, your computer must be equipped with
built-in USB 3.0 ports, or a USB 3.0 host PCl-e card
Packing Contents
- USB 3.0 to HOD enclosure
- User manual
- USB 3.0 Super-speed cable
Hardware Setup
- Connect your hard disk drive properly to the port connector on the enclosure
- Connect the enclosure to your computer by USB cable
- The computer should now detect the new hardware.
- For Windows 2000/XPNISTN? /8, no driver setup is necessary, Please Proceed to step 6.0 to format your drive.
Note: You may use a DC power cable to connect the computer for providing extra power.
Hardware Installation
Windows 2000/XPNISTA/7/8
- No driver installation is necessary.
- The enclosure will be found on your computer automatically.
IMPORTANT:
Each time before unplugging the HDD enclosure from your computer Should stop
the hardware from the system tray (located at the right-bottom corner of your
computer screen). If you directly pull out the USB cable without STOP
operation, it may cause data loss or hardware damage.
Format your Hard Drive
(If the drive already appears in “My Computer”, Please skip to 6.2) . For an un-partitioned or unformatted new drive, it normally does not automatically appear in “My Computer” the first time. Please follow these steps:
Windows 2000/XPNISTA/7/8
- Right key of the Mouse beat “My computer”, Choose “Manager” choose “disk manager” of the list
- The operating interface will show on the computer, Subarea Format following the operating interface.
Attention:
When the capacity is below 32GB, you can choose FAT32 format. Go to “My
Computer”, locate the removable disk, right-click on it, and select “format”
from the drop-down list, follow the instructions to complete the formatting
process.
Note:
By this method to format your drive, it will result in a single partition in
the largest drive capacity, which is also highly recommended
FAQs
Q: I can’t find the drive under my computer, why?
A: Please make sure your new hard disk has been partitioned.
Q: After plugging the use port, the drive is not spinning at all, why?
A: The USB cable doesn’t connect successfully.
Q: After installing the driver. Why ii is still recognized as an “Unknown
device”
A: This means the driver installation is not successful; please install the
driver one more time
Q: My computer doesn’t have to use 3.0 port, Can I use a 3.0 host
adaptor?
A: The USB 3.0 host adapter works in the same way as the built-in USB ports.