StarTech.com USB3SSATAIDE - Manual (Page 9)

Instruction Manual
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Removing Connected Drives
WARNING! Do not remove a connected hard drive while the drive is in use. To prevent
data loss or damage to the drive(s), please follow the instructions below.
Removing a connected drive safely requires that the drive not be in use. To ensure that
this is the case, you can remove the drive in one of the two following ways:
1. Click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon, in the taskbar, and select Safely Remove
USB Mass Storage Device.
2. Following this, you will be notified that it is safe to remove the USB Mass Storage
device:
If you do not wish to use the Safely Remove Hardware Wizard:
1. Power down the host computer. Once the computer has been turned off, it is safe
to remove the connected drive(s): Move the mini-switch on the power adapter that
corresponds with the drive you wish to remove to the OFF position.
Driver Installation
No driver installation is required for the supported operating systems, as the drivers
are already installed.