Turn any IDE drive into a convenient external drive with our USB 2.0 to IDE Drive Adapter. Simply connect an IDE drive, plug the USB to IDE adapter into an available USB port to transfer files from computers or notebooks, back up files, or store files on hard drives with ease. Supports Iomega Zip, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM and IDE hard drives.Transfer files quickly and easily.
Features
Low power consumption allows device to be bus powered from USB connector
Add a portable storage device to any PC USB port
Support 3.5" and 2.5" HDD
Supports ATA/ATAPI CD-ROMs
Fully compliant with BOTH the Standard Specification of USB 2.0 & USB 1.1
Specifications
Jumper must be set to "master" mode for all 3.5" & 5.25" drives (except 2.5" notebook drive)
A diagram of the jumper can usually be found on the manufacture's product label
Plug in all necessary cable and adapter before turning on power
Once the drive powers up, then plug in the USB cable
Hard drive with existing data should be recognize immediately
New hard drive must be formatted and partitioned
Format new drive under XP: Go to Control Panel > Computer Management > Disc Management - Under "Disc 1", Right Click and Initialize. After initializing, Right Click and Format and format wizard will appear. Please follow the wizard instruction to format drive.
