Quick Start Guide
XM-37U
Atech Flash Technology, Inc.
Internal Connection of Media Reader
1. Open computer case cover. Please refer to your computer manual if necessary.
2. Insert XM-37U into empty 3.5" drive bay.
3. Apply screws on each side of unit to secure to chassis.
4. Connect the USB cables to XM-37U, then plug the Cables to USB 20-Pin Adapter.
5. Plug the USB 20-pin adapter into the USB 3.0 header pin on your Motherboard.
External Connection of Media Reader
1. Plug USB cable into the right rear USB Port on media reader
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to USB port on your computer
3. If you wish to use the Front USB port, you will need to plug in the other USB cable.
Motherboard USB 3.0 Pin connection
USB 3.0 20-Pin Adapter
USB 3.0 Cables
Using XM-37U
Installation Setup
Package Contents
Installing AFT Driver Icons (Windows XP / Vista / 7)
(1) Close all applications that are running, including applications running in the background.
(2) Go to www.atechflash.com and go to support page to download the driver for XM-37U.
(3) Double click on setup.exe will lead you into setup program.
(4) Follow setup instruction on your screen.
(5) After driver files are copied into your system, setup program will prompt you to restart
your computer. Please do so.
AFT Custom Icons (for Windows XP / Vista / 7)
Once the AFT Driver is installed in your system. Windows OS will display the icons
(as shown below) for each media card slot. The icons will be displayed in Gray when
no cards are inserted and in Color when cards are inserted.
**Windows 7 “hide empty drives in the Computer folder” feature must be Disabled
to utilize custom icon features.**
You can use the Start Search, type “folder option”,
click to open and go to View Tab. You’ll see that “hide empty drives in the Computer folder”
is selected or checked by default. Uncheck to disable this feature.
Custom Icons (Optional)
Using XM-37U is similar to using a USB flash drive. Simply insert your media card
into the slot and click on the appropriate Devices with Removable Storage icon
in My Computer, this will allow you to access your media card.
We strongly recommend that you copy the files in the media card to your computer
first before attempting to view or make any changes to the files.
Caution !!
When removing your flash media card from reader please make sure that your file
transferring process is fully completed before pulling your media card out. Failing to do
so may result in card damage or data corruption.
Avoid formatting your media cards in reader if possible.
Always format your media card in the electronic device it is used in.
Certain electronic devices may become incompatible with the media cards formatted
under Windows file systems.
Limited Warranty
Atech Flash Technology, Inc. ("AFT"), warrants to the original end user ("Customer")
that under normal intended use AFT memory flash card readers will be free from defects
in materials and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase. During warranty
period, AFT shall either repair, or replace defective product. AFT shall not be liable for
any losses or damages of any kind resulting from the use of AFT products or for any of
Customer's data stored on products returned to AFT for service. AFT accepts no liability
for and provides no expressed or implied warranty against any loss of data or images.
You may register your product at http://www.atechflash.com. Customer must have proof
of purchase and obtain warranty service authorization from AFT within the applicable
warranty period before returning defective products to AFT. Returned products must be
shipped prepaid and packaged appropriately, and it is recommended that they be insured
or sent by a method that provides for tracking of the package.
Limitations: This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, terms or conditions;
including warranties, terms, or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular
purpose, satisfactory quality, suppliers, and in no event will AFT be liable for any special,
incidental, consequential, or indirect damages resulting from the possession, use or
failure of this product. Product names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only
and may be trademarked and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Media Cards* Compatibility Note
Media cards may not work properly when working with AFT product. If you encounter
this problem, contact AFT Tech Support for compatible media card list and potential driver
support and updates.
Specifications are subject to change without further notice.
All trademarks, trade names and copyrights are properties of their respective owners.
Technical Support :
Toll free number (USA only) 1-800-964-3088
support@atechflash.com
www.atechflash.com
XM-37U x 1
USB 3.0 Cable x 2 -
Connects XM-37U to USB Port of Computer.
Screws Kit x 1 -
To securely mount the XM-37U to computer chassis.
USB 3.0 20-Pin Adapter x 1-
Converts USB 3.0 Cables to USB 3.0 20-pin headers
