Vantec NEXSTAR 2 NST-355U2 - Manual (Page 16)

Installation: NexStar 2 External 5.25” IDE Enclosure 14
5.2.2. Driver Installation:
Windows ME/XP/2000 - (NST-525U2, NST-525UF):
1) No drivers are necessary when using Windows ME/XP/2000. If the device
does not appear under My Computer, you may need to install drivers for the
5.25” device (not NexStar 2). Please refer to the 5.25” device’s instructions on
how to install its drivers.
Windows 98SE
USB (NST-525U2, NST-525UF):
1) If this is the first time you are using the NexStar 2, unplug the NexStar 2 if you
currently have it connected. If the [Add New Hardware Wizard] dialog box is
open, close it.
2) Insert the driver CD into your CD Rom drive.
3) If the CD does not autoplay, open the drivers CD and run “SETUP.EXE.”
4) Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation of the USB drivers
for the NexStar 2.
5) After the install is completely, the install program will create the shortcut
[USB SAFE REMOVER] on your desktop. A green Unplug or Eject hardware
icon will appear in the system tray too. If the device does not appear under
My Computer, you may need to install drivers for the 5.25” device (not
NexStar 2). Please refer to the 5.25” device’s instructions on how to install its
drivers.
6) Repeat the steps listed under “Connecting the NexStar 2 to your computer.”
FireWire (NST-525UF - Combo Drive):
1) Unplug the NexStar 2 if you currently have it connected. If the [Add New
Hardware Wizard] dialog box is open, close it.
2) Sign on to the internet and go to the Windows 98 Support website:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows98
3) Under the support section, click on Windows 98 Support Center.
4) Under “Search Support” do a search for “242975”. This will return the article
“Update for 1394 Storage Peripherals in Windows 98 Second Edition.”
5) Click on the link and read the associated information. Follow the directions
listed. It should take you to a download page where you can download the
proper drivers.