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CD-ROM Box Enclosure Installation Guide

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1-1 Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the CD-ROM Box Enclosure (VP-6020). The
CD-ROM Box is an external enclosure which is designed to enable portable, hot-
swap, plug-and-play operation of internal model 5.25” IDE or ATA/ATAPI devices
using the following interface Docking Kits:

VP-8051 SCSIdock Docking Kit
VP-8055 PARALLELdock Docking Kit
VP-8056 PCMCIAdock Docking Kit
VP-8057 CARDBUSdock Docking Kit
VP-8058 USBdock Docking Kit
VP-8059 FireWire 1394dock Docking Kit

When used with any of the Docking Kits, the CD-ROM Box provides the perfect
solution for portable use of removable media 5.25” IDE/ATA/ATAPI
devices with Notebooks, iMac, NetpPCs, Micro ATX PC, LCD panel PC, Mac and
PC desktop computers equipped with the same interface as the Docking Kit.

This manual will guide you through the steps for installing a CD-ROM drive in the
CD-ROM Box.

1-1.1 CD-ROM Box Enclosure Features

• Enables portable use of 5.25” internal model IDE/ATA and ATAPI

removable media devices using Docking Kits

• Enables cross-platform interface compatibility of 5.25” IDE/ATA and

ATAPI devices with computers using the same interface as the Docking Kit
model (USB, Parallel, 1394/FireWire, SCSI, CARDBUS and PCMCIA)

• Supports hot-swap and plug-and-play features of the selected interface

1-1.2 ATA/ATAPI Device Compatibility

• 5.25” form factor IDE/ATA/ATAPI devices
• 5.25” ATAPI CD-ROM drives

1-1.3 Unpacking Your CD-ROM Box

Verify that the following items are included in the carton. If any parts are damaged or
missing, please contact your local dealer or sales representative immediately.

• One assembled CD-ROM Box Enclosure
• Four mounting screws
• Installation Guide

Summary of Contents for CD-ROM Box Enclosure VP-6020

Page 1: ...power com MODEL VP 6020 5 25 Removable Docking Module for use with 5 25 IDE ATA ATAPI Devices and Docking Kits Installation Guide CD ROM Box Enclosur CD ROM Box Enclosur CD ROM Box Enclosur CD ROM Box Enclosur CD ROM Box Enclosure e e e e ...

Page 2: ...otocopied reproduced or translated to another language without the written consent of ViPowER Inc The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice 1 1 Introduction 1 1 1 1 CD ROM Box Enclosure Features 1 1 1 2 ATA ATAPI Device Compatibility 1 1 1 3 Unpacking Your CD ROM Box 1 2 1 Installation 2 2 1 1 Disassemble the CD ROM Box 2 2 1 2 Assemble CD ROM Box with CD ROM D...

Page 3: ...op computers equipped with the same interface as the Docking Kit This manual will guide you through the steps for installing a CD ROM drive in the CD ROM Box 1 1 1 CD ROM Box Enclosure Features Enables portable use of 5 25 internal model IDE ATA and ATAPI removable media devices using Docking Kits Enables cross platform interface compatibility of 5 25 IDE ATA and ATAPI devices with computers using...

Page 4: ...f the drive in the CD ROM Box Enclosure A small Phillips screwdriver is the only tool required 2 1 1 Disassemble the CD ROM Box 1 Remove the four rubber stands by gently prying them off 2 Remove the eight retaining screws from top and bottom covers 3 Separate the following parts Top and bottom enclosure covers Two drive rails End panel with connectors and fan Retaining Screws x4 Rubber Stands x4 D...

Page 5: ...connectors on the CD ROM drive a Attach the IDE 40 pin data cable from the end panel to the 40 pin connector on the back of the CD ROM drive To ensure pin 1 to pin 1 connection orient the cable so the colored stripe edge is closest to the power connector b Attachthe4 pinpowercablefromtheend paneltothe4 pinconnectoronthe back of the CD ROM drive The connector is D shaped to ensure proper connection...

Page 6: ...our screws two on each side 6 Place the top cover over the drive assembly making sure the end panel assembly slides into its end groove guide 7 Align the cover s mounting holes with the mounting holes on the drive rails and secure with four screws two on each side 8 Replacethefourrubberstands oneoneachofthefourcorners Orienteachstand so the raised nub is on the bottom These help heat dissipation a...

Page 7: ...n the Docking Unit is settotheMIDDLEpowerOFFpositionbeforeconnecting the CD ROM Box 2 Plug the Docking Kit s 50 pin Centronics connector into the 50 pin connector on the back of the CD ROM Box 3 Using the 5V 12V AC DC Power Adapter a With the Power Select switch in the OFF MIDDLE position plug in the 6 pin connector end of the external power adapter into its corresponding 5V 12V power in connector...

Page 8: ...nector port on the Docking Unit 6 Viewing the screen note that the plug and play feature will recognize the new device and assign it as a new drive The device is now ready to use 3 1 Disconnecting the CD ROM Box 1 Unplug the interface cable from the Docking Unit 2 Turn off the power by sliding the Power Select Switch on the Docking Unit to the MIDDLE OFF position Note that the drive icon will disa...

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