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2.4.Hardware and software installation
EPOS FlashExtractor and its software (FlashReader application) does not
require installation and installation of the additional drivers. After connecting to
e-SATA port of PC and starting FlashReader application the unit is ready to
operate.
It is possible to use up to 4 units simultaneously per one PC.
Hardware installation using e-SATA port
1) Connect e-SATA cable to FlashExtractor and to any free e-SATA port on
your PC. Unit supports hot-plug.
2) Connect the unit’s power supply to unit’s power connector.
3) Power on the unit. Mode Led will light red.
4) OS will automatically detect connected unit and install standard driver for
it. FlashExtractor is detected as standard Disk Drive device. After driver
installation Mode Led will change from red to green. Unit is ready to
operate.
5) If OS fails to detect unit automatically open Device Manager utility on
your PC and click Scan for hardware changes button.
Hardware installation using port on hardware SATA RAID controller
Installation procedure is same as for e-SATA port connection with some notes
below.
1) SATA-to-eSATA adapter (cable) is required.
2) For many SATA RAID controllers it is necessary to update manually
hardware configuration (as described in item 5 above).
3) For some SATA RAID controllers it is necessary to reboot PC after
connecting the unit.
Hardware installation using SATA port
1) SATA-to-eSATA adapter (cable) is required.
2) Turn off your PC.
3) Connect SATA-to-eSATA adapter (cable) to SATA port.
4) Connect the unit’s power supply to unit’s power connector.
5) Power on the unit. Mode Led will light red.
6) Turn on your PC.
7) OS will automatically detect connected unit and install standard driver for
it. FlashExtractor is detected as standard Disk Drive device. After driver
installation Mode Led will change from red to green. Unit is ready to
operate.
8) If OS fails to detect unit automatically open Device Manager utility on
your PC and click Scan for hardware changes button.
