Frequently Asked Questions
CB-ISA225-U3 - IDE/SATA TO USB 3.0 Adapter
1.
Will the CB-ISA225-U3 works with my Windows 8, 8.1, 10 or Mac OS X (10.6 or newer)?
Yes, it will work correctly.
2.
Does this device require any drivers?
No, this device will not need any drivers if you are using XP or newer OS. It is all built into the Operating Systems. All
current Operating System (Windows XP,7,8, 8.1, 10, OS X 10.6 or newer, and latest Linux) comes with native USB
Mass Storage drivers already built-in. You just have to power ON the unit and the system will detect a USB device
connected and load the correct drivers for you.
3.
Can I connect my CB-ISA225-U3 to my USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port?
Yes, the USB 3.0 connector is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 port, but it will run slower. It will work
better with USB 3.0 ports.
4.
I took a hard drive out of an older notebook but the interface is different from what is available to connect the
adapter, how can I get it to work?
Some notebook manufacturer uses an adapter interface (see below pictures) to connect the hard drive to the
notebook. If you remove the adapter interface you will see the standard SATA or IDE pinout to connect to this CB-
ISA225-U3 adapter.
5.
How do I get power to the 2.5” IDE hard drive when there is no power connector?
The 2.5” IDE hard drive gets it power from the USB 3.0 port. The power from the USB 3.0 port is sufficient to get the
2.5” IDE drive to work correctly.
6.
If I do not have a USB 3.0 port, can I still use a 2.5” IDE hard drive with the CB-ISA225-U3?
Yes, you can use a USB 2.0 powered HUB that will provide sufficient power to the 2.5” IDE hard drive to work
correctly.
7.
Can I use the CB-ISA225-U3 as a boot device?
No, it will not work as a boot device.
8.
I am not seeing my hard drive in the list of drives in the Windows Explorer, but the drivers have successfully installed.
What am I doing wrong?
