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... the 2.5-inch external enclosure 3-4 • To use the 2.5-inch external enclosure as a standalone device 5 • To use the 2.5-inch external enclosure in the 3.5-inch desktop drive bay 5-7 • To use the 2.5-inch external enclosure in the 5.25-inch desktop drive bay 8-10 Removal steps • To remove a 2.5-inch external enclosure from a 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch drive bay 11 • To remove the standalone 2.5-inch external enclosure from the USB port in Windows 2000 or...
... the 2.5-inch external enclosure 3-4 • To use the 2.5-inch external enclosure as a standalone device 5 • To use the 2.5-inch external enclosure in the 3.5-inch desktop drive bay 5-7 • To use the 2.5-inch external enclosure in the 5.25-inch desktop drive bay 8-10 Removal steps • To remove a 2.5-inch external enclosure from a 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch drive bay 11 • To remove the standalone 2.5-inch external enclosure from the USB port in Windows 2000 or...
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... use) and SATA interface (for attaching the SSD to the PCB, plus 1 spare - 4 small screws for internal installation) 2 Package contents • 2.5-inch USB 2.0 external enclosure • 3.5-inch hot-swappable SATA drive bay • 5.25-inch bracket • USB cable • Internal SATA cable • Internal power cable adapter • Screw packets: - 7 large screws for mounting 3.5-inch drive bay and 5.25-inch bracket, plus 1 spare • Protective carrying case • User guide NOTE: The Crucial SK01 storage...
... use) and SATA interface (for attaching the SSD to the PCB, plus 1 spare - 4 small screws for internal installation) 2 Package contents • 2.5-inch USB 2.0 external enclosure • 3.5-inch hot-swappable SATA drive bay • 5.25-inch bracket • USB cable • Internal SATA cable • Internal power cable adapter • Screw packets: - 7 large screws for mounting 3.5-inch drive bay and 5.25-inch bracket, plus 1 spare • Protective carrying case • User guide NOTE: The Crucial SK01 storage...
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... an external USB 2.0 device for desktops or notebooks • Connection via a SATA 3Gb/s port by way of installation into a 3.5-inch desktop drive bay • Connection via a SATA 3Gb/s port by way of the 2.5-inch external enclosure (Pic A) and pull out the printed circuit board (PCB) (Pic B). Installation steps The SK01 external 2.5-inch storage kit is designed to house an internal 2.5-inch SSD for use , you must first insert your software...
... an external USB 2.0 device for desktops or notebooks • Connection via a SATA 3Gb/s port by way of installation into a 3.5-inch desktop drive bay • Connection via a SATA 3Gb/s port by way of the 2.5-inch external enclosure (Pic A) and pull out the printed circuit board (PCB) (Pic B). Installation steps The SK01 external 2.5-inch storage kit is designed to house an internal 2.5-inch SSD for use , you must first insert your software...
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... Re-attach the back cover and secure it with the rounded grooves on the rear of the PCB (Pic A), and then slide the SSD connector onto the PCB connector (Pic B). Align the SATA connector on the rear of the SSD with the SATA connector on both sides of the PCB, use the smaller screws to attach the SSD... to the PCB, and then flip the assembled PCB/SSD unit upright. 4. Hold the PCB and SSD together and flip them upside down. Align the assembled PCB/SSD unit with the screws that you removed in step 1. 4 On the bottom of the external enclosure,...
... Re-attach the back cover and secure it with the rounded grooves on the rear of the PCB (Pic A), and then slide the SSD connector onto the PCB connector (Pic B). Align the SATA connector on the rear of the SSD with the SATA connector on both sides of the PCB, use the smaller screws to attach the SSD... to the PCB, and then flip the assembled PCB/SSD unit upright. 4. Hold the PCB and SSD together and flip them upside down. Align the assembled PCB/SSD unit with the screws that you removed in step 1. 4 On the bottom of the external enclosure,...
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NOTE: The cable is ready to a computer USB port. To use the 2.5-inch external enclosure in the 3.5-inch desktop drive bay Use the 3.5-inch drive bay provided in this kit, connect the USB port of a desktop computer. 1. After the system recognizes the device, the SSD is two-headed; Turn the computer power off, and then open the computer case. 5 Start the system. 2. Using the USB cable provided in...
NOTE: The cable is ready to a computer USB port. To use the 2.5-inch external enclosure in the 3.5-inch desktop drive bay Use the 3.5-inch drive bay provided in this kit, connect the USB port of a desktop computer. 1. After the system recognizes the device, the SSD is two-headed; Turn the computer power off, and then open the computer case. 5 Start the system. 2. Using the USB cable provided in...
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Use the larger screws to secure it is level in the power cable adapter and the SATA cable. 3. Adjust the drive bay so that it on both sides. 6 Insert the 3.5-inch drive bay into the 3.5-inch bay of the 3.5-inch drive bay, plug in the case. On the rear of a desktop computer. 4. 2.
Use the larger screws to secure it is level in the power cable adapter and the SATA cable. 3. Adjust the drive bay so that it on both sides. 6 Insert the 3.5-inch drive bay into the 3.5-inch bay of the 3.5-inch drive bay, plug in the case. On the rear of a desktop computer. 4. 2.
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... system should recognize a new disk drive. A B 6. If the system does not recognize the drive, contact technical support at www.crucial.com/support. Connect the drive bay power cable to the SATA slot on the motherboard (Pic B). Check with your motherboard or system manufacturer for more information. 7 5.. A B 7. .Turn on the 3.5-inch drive bay will pop out when the 2.5-inch external enclosure is fully inserted (Pic B). Connect the drive bay SATA cable to the power cable inside the...
... system should recognize a new disk drive. A B 6. If the system does not recognize the drive, contact technical support at www.crucial.com/support. Connect the drive bay power cable to the SATA slot on the motherboard (Pic B). Check with your motherboard or system manufacturer for more information. 7 5.. A B 7. .Turn on the 3.5-inch drive bay will pop out when the 2.5-inch external enclosure is fully inserted (Pic B). Connect the drive bay SATA cable to the power cable inside the...
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A B 3. Use the larger screws to install the 2.5-inch external enclosure into the 5.25-inch bracket (Pic A), aligning the screw holes in the drive bay with the openings in this kit to anchor the housing inside the brackets. 8 To use the 2.5-inch external enclosure in the 5.25-inch desktop drive bay Use the 3.5-inch drive bay and 5.25-inch bracket provided in the bracket (Pic B). Place the 3.5-inch drive bay into the 5.25-inch bay (CD-ROM/DVD drive bay) of a desktop computer. 1. Turn the computer power off, and then open the computer case. 2.
A B 3. Use the larger screws to install the 2.5-inch external enclosure into the 5.25-inch bracket (Pic A), aligning the screw holes in the drive bay with the openings in this kit to anchor the housing inside the brackets. 8 To use the 2.5-inch external enclosure in the 5.25-inch desktop drive bay Use the 3.5-inch drive bay and 5.25-inch bracket provided in the bracket (Pic B). Place the 3.5-inch drive bay into the 5.25-inch bay (CD-ROM/DVD drive bay) of a desktop computer. 1. Turn the computer power off, and then open the computer case. 2.
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Insert the assembled 3.5-inch drive bay/5.25-inch bracket unit into the 5.25-inch bay of the 3.5-inch drive bay, plug in the case. Use the larger screws to secure the unit on both sides. 9 Adjust the assembled 3.5-inch drive bay/5.25-inch bracket unit so that it is level in the power cable adapter and the SATA cable. 5. 4. On the rear of the desktop tower. 6.
Insert the assembled 3.5-inch drive bay/5.25-inch bracket unit into the 5.25-inch bay of the 3.5-inch drive bay, plug in the case. Use the larger screws to secure the unit on both sides. 9 Adjust the assembled 3.5-inch drive bay/5.25-inch bracket unit so that it is level in the power cable adapter and the SATA cable. 5. 4. On the rear of the desktop tower. 6.
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... starts up, the operating system should recognize a new disk drive. If the system does not recognize the drive, contact technical support at www.crucial.com/support. Insert the 2.5-inch external enclosure (Pic A) into the 3.5-inch drive bay within the 5.25-inch bracket until they are firmly connected. 7.. A B 9. Turn on the motherboard (Pic B). Connect the drive bay power cable adapter to the SATA slot on the computer power; The eject button on the...
... starts up, the operating system should recognize a new disk drive. If the system does not recognize the drive, contact technical support at www.crucial.com/support. Insert the 2.5-inch external enclosure (Pic A) into the 3.5-inch drive bay within the 5.25-inch bracket until they are firmly connected. 7.. A B 9. Turn on the motherboard (Pic B). Connect the drive bay power cable adapter to the SATA slot on the computer power; The eject button on the...
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Removal steps To remove a 2.5-inch external enclosure from a 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch drive bay 1. .If your system does not support hot-swapping, turn off the computer power before removing the drive. (Check with your motherboard or system manufacturer for more information.) 2. Pull the 2.5-inch external enclosure out of the 3.5-inch drive bay. 11 Press the eject button on the 3.5-inch drive bay to pop out the 2.5-inch external enclosure. 3.
Removal steps To remove a 2.5-inch external enclosure from a 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch drive bay 1. .If your system does not support hot-swapping, turn off the computer power before removing the drive. (Check with your motherboard or system manufacturer for more information.) 2. Pull the 2.5-inch external enclosure out of the 3.5-inch drive bay. 11 Press the eject button on the 3.5-inch drive bay to pop out the 2.5-inch external enclosure. 3.
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... storage Device. Before detaching the 2.5-inch external enclosure from the system. Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device 2. To remove the standalone 2.5-inch external enclosure from the USB port in Windows 2000 or above 1. To remove the standalone 2.5-inch external enclosure from the USB port in a Mac 1. When the Safe to Remove Hardware message appears, and the remove hardware icon disappears from the task bar, detach the USB cables that connect the SSD external enclosure...
... storage Device. Before detaching the 2.5-inch external enclosure from the system. Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device 2. To remove the standalone 2.5-inch external enclosure from the USB port in Windows 2000 or above 1. To remove the standalone 2.5-inch external enclosure from the USB port in a Mac 1. When the Safe to Remove Hardware message appears, and the remove hardware icon disappears from the task bar, detach the USB cables that connect the SSD external enclosure...
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... on the drive. secondary), all existing data on how you partition or format your drive at some point in Windows 2000 or above 1. To partition and format the storage drive in the future. Please be formatted before you use . New storage drives (such as an SSD) need to your operating system user guide for details on partitioning and formatting drives - Partitioning and formatting steps CAUTION! Consult your particular configuration.
... on the drive. secondary), all existing data on how you partition or format your drive at some point in Windows 2000 or above 1. To partition and format the storage drive in the future. Please be formatted before you use . New storage drives (such as an SSD) need to your operating system user guide for details on partitioning and formatting drives - Partitioning and formatting steps CAUTION! Consult your particular configuration.
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Select Primary partition, and then click Next. 7. 6. Leave the Partition size in MB at the default setting, and then click Next. 16
Select Primary partition, and then click Next. 7. 6. Leave the Partition size in MB at the default setting, and then click Next. 16
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Instead, Microsoft recommends using the Format Partition interface. Select Format this partition with SSDs larger than 32GB. 17 NOTE: Although the Windows 2000/XP Fast FAT driver can support volumes larger than 32GB using the FAT32 file system (subject to other system limits), by design you cannot create a volume in excess of 32GB using the NTFS file system with the following drive letter:, and then click Next. 9. 8. In the File system field, select FAT32 or NTFS, and then click Next. Select Assign the following settings:.
Instead, Microsoft recommends using the Format Partition interface. Select Format this partition with SSDs larger than 32GB. 17 NOTE: Although the Windows 2000/XP Fast FAT driver can support volumes larger than 32GB using the FAT32 file system (subject to other system limits), by design you cannot create a volume in excess of 32GB using the NTFS file system with the following drive letter:, and then click Next. 9. 8. In the File system field, select FAT32 or NTFS, and then click Next. Select Assign the following settings:.
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Partitioning and formatting the SSD in this guide. 3. Connect the SSD according to the computer internally. Turn on an external drive; To partition and format the SSD in Mac OS Partitioning and formatting the SSD in Mac OS 9.2 and earlier: Mac OS 9.2 and earlier does not support making partitions on the computer power. 2. you will need to purchase additional third-party software and then connect the SSD to the internal or standalone instructions in Mac OS X: 1. Open the Go menu, and then select Utilities. 19
Partitioning and formatting the SSD in this guide. 3. Connect the SSD according to the computer internally. Turn on an external drive; To partition and format the SSD in Mac OS Partitioning and formatting the SSD in Mac OS 9.2 and earlier: Mac OS 9.2 and earlier does not support making partitions on the computer power. 2. you will need to purchase additional third-party software and then connect the SSD to the internal or standalone instructions in Mac OS X: 1. Open the Go menu, and then select Utilities. 19
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Double-click Disk Utility. 5. In the list of drives on the left side, select the Crucial SSD. (Be sure to select the SSD, not an individual partition.) 20 4.
Double-click Disk Utility. 5. In the list of drives on the left side, select the Crucial SSD. (Be sure to select the SSD, not an individual partition.) 20 4.
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Click the Partition button in the lower-right corner. 21 On the right side, near the top of the page, click the Partition tab. 6. Select Install Mac OS 9 Disk Drivers. Under Volume Information, enter a Name, and then select the correct Format.
Click the Partition button in the lower-right corner. 21 On the right side, near the top of the page, click the Partition tab. 6. Select Install Mac OS 9 Disk Drivers. Under Volume Information, enter a Name, and then select the correct Format.
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... to connect the SSD to the computer with both USB plugs or use an extra power adapter. In this feature; Q: Is the SSD hot-swappable? All rights reserved. Micron, Crucial, and the Crucial logo are trademarks of the U.S. A: Yes. Check with your motherboard manufacturer for more information. Information subject to stop the drive first by right-clicking the remove hardware icon...
... to connect the SSD to the computer with both USB plugs or use an extra power adapter. In this feature; Q: Is the SSD hot-swappable? All rights reserved. Micron, Crucial, and the Crucial logo are trademarks of the U.S. A: Yes. Check with your motherboard manufacturer for more information. Information subject to stop the drive first by right-clicking the remove hardware icon...