1.3 setting up the usbdock for operation – VIPowER USBDock VP-8058 User Manual

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2-1.3 Setting Up the USBdock for Operation

Perform the following steps (in the order given) to set up the USBdock with your
peripheral device for operation:

1. For Windows 98 users: verify that the Windows 98 driver is installed.

2. Plug the USBdock’s 50-pin Centronics connector into the connector on the

device you plan to connect to your computer.

a. External devices that provide a 50-pin Centronics interface connector

support direct connection with the USBdock.

b. Internal devices such as EIDE hard drives or ATA/ATAPI devices can be

mounted in the Mobile Rack drive case. (Refer to the Mobile Rack manual for
instructions on mounting these devices in a Mobile Rack.)

IMPORTANT

Make sure the Power Select switch on the USBdock is set
to the MIDDLE power OFF position before proceeding.

USB
Connector

Power Select
Switch

+5V
External
Power
Connector

USBdock Power Select Switch & Connector Locations

+5V +12V
External
Power Connector

50-Pin Centronics
Device Connector

+5V USB
Interface

Power OFF

External
Power Adapter

USBdock Power Select Switch Settings

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