User's MANUAL

IODD2541 / IODD2531
Table of Contents

IODD MANUAL ...................................................................... i

Table of Contents .................................................................... iii

Part I. Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1. Cautions ........................................................................ 3
2. Introduction ..................................................................... 5
3. Components .................................................................... 7
3.1 components of 2541 ................................................................... 7
3.2 components of 2531 ................................................................... 8

4. Check defects ................................................................... 9

5. System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

6. Boot Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

7. How to assemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

7.1 2541 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

7.2 2531 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

8. Warranty / Product Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

8.1 2541 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

8.2 2531 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Part II. guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

9. Connecting to PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

10. Check Basic Operations (2541) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

11. Check Basic Operations (2531) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

12. Password Settings(2541 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

13. Initializing iodd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

13.1 Creating folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

13.2 Initializing Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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13.3 Format disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

14. Virtual-ROM function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

15. Virtual-HDD function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

16. Changing the Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

17. Write Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

18. USB control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

18.1 USB Reconnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

18.2 USB Safely Remove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

19. S.M.A.R.T. / iODD Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

20. Setting/Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

21. Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

22. emergency firmware recovery (2541 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Appendix A. Menu Tree (2541) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Appendix B. Menu Tree (2531) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Part I.
Basics

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1.
Cautions

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4 | Cautions

IODD Inc. does not provide the HDD with the device.

Therefore if there are any issues with the HDD,

please contact the manufacturer or the place of purchase.

IODD Inc. assumes no responsibility for any problems

caused by use of the product outside of its intended use.

IODD Inc. assumes no responsibility for the loss of data stored on the device.

IODD Inc. assumes no responsibility for the loss of data due to the loss of the password,

nor is Iodd responsible for any other issues caused by the loss of the password.

Avoid leaving the device in high temperature or humid environments

because it can cause damage to it. In the case of damage,

due to being placed in these kinds of environments,

the warranty may become void. The repairs would be made at your expense.

Placing the device near strong magnetic objects may cause the device to malfunction or data error.

Removing or breaking the warranty label will void the warranty.

Using unstable powered PC USB ports, USB extension cables,

or non-powered USB hubs can cause unstable behavior in the device

and may even cause the loss of data or an outage.

Do not dismantle the device. Doing so will void the warranty.

2.
Introduction

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6 | Introduction

This device functions as a 2.5" USB 3.0 external HDD enclosure with an AES256 XTS encryption. The
encryption provides security for your data by preventing it from being cracked. ( iodd2541 only has Encryption
function, not iodd2531)

This device can also function as a virtual CD/HDD when plugged in through the USB cable.
It functions as a versatile tool for all iODD users.

In particular, Windows 8 released in October 2012 can support "Windows to Go!"

that can be installed to the USB external hard drive and it has been noted as a USB Bootable Windows

The addition of the data encryption security to the original virtualization capabilities
has transformed this device into an even greater tool for iODD users.

IODD Inc. will strive to continually develop innovative and superior products.
3.
Components

3.1 components of 2541

Following accessories can be changed for your convenience.

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8 | Components

3.2 components of 2531

Following accessories can be changed for your convenience.

4.
Check defects

Are all the components listed on components chapter included?

Is the protective film on the front of the device well attached?

Are the product information and the bar code attached well on the inside of the product?

Is there an issue placing the cover back onto the device after connecting the HDD?

When the device is connected to a USB cable, does the connection appear to be strong?

After the device has made a USB connection, is there any defect on the LCD screen?

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5.
System Requirements

A host system that can support USB 1.x/2.x/3.x interfaces.

USB 1.x does not support multi-device connections.

A system that can boot via USB-CDROM/USB-HDD from the BIOS.

A system with a USB port capable of holding voltages over 4.75V with a maximum current of 900mA.

A HDD that is less than 10mm thick and has a SATA interface.

A host system that has USB standby power capability.

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6.
Boot Requirements

? When booting through the USB-CDROM, always use a bootable ISO file.
? When booting through the USB-CDROM, the OS installation (ISO)
? must include the USB host driver for the PC.
? When booting through the USB-HDD, always use a bootable VHD file.
? When booting through the USB-FDD, always use a bootable IMA file.
? The USB 1.X/2.0/3.0 recognition must be enabled in the PC BIOS.

The USB 1.0/2.0/3.0 recognition must be enabled in the PC BIOS.

Make sure your PC supports "USB booting."

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7.
How to assemble

7.1 2541

Things you will need: a mini screw driver and two plate screws.

1 Open the aluminum cover.

2 Connect the HDD to the SATA connector.

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16 | How to assemble

3 Put the aluminum cover and fasten it using the two plate screws.

7.2 2531
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Warranty / Product Label

8.1 2541

The warranty label can be found on the inside of the aluminum cover along with the LOT number that can be
used to find out product information.

Any damage to the label will be considered deliberate dismantling/damaging of the product and will void the
warranty.

For warranty claims, you will need the product serial number. This is on the inside, and will require you to
remove the HDD to obtain it. For your convenience, write down the serial number in the user manual before
installing your HDD.

It contains technical information about AES256bit encryption.(IODD 2541 only)

There is no way to change your password, but there is a password hint to help you remember your password

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18 | Warranty / Product Label

in the case of loss. There is also provided a list of compatible devices.(IODD 2541 only)

An serial number is on the device. Be careful not to damage it.

8.2 2531

The warranty label can be found on the inside of the aluminum cover along with the LOT number that can be
used to find out product information.

Any damage to the label will be considered deliberate dismantling/damaging of the product and will void the
warranty.
Part II.
guide

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9.
Connecting to PC

1 First, properly connect the device to a PC using the provided cable as shown below.

2 It is recommend that you not use the USB ports on the front of your PC. It may cause
issues, such as partition damage due to connectivity error.

3 Even though the device is connected to a USB 3.0 port, it may perform as slow as
USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 speeds. (If this is the case, contact your PC manufacturer for
optimal BIOS settings to improve your connection speeds.)

4 Current connection status is indicated by in the upper-right corner of the

LCD screen.
(SS=3.0 HS=2.0 FS= 1.1)

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10.
Check Basic Operations (2541)

? Make sure that the touch screen is working properly.

If the touch screen is not working properly, it may be due to the low electrical current of the USB
port the device is connected to. The device's touch sensitivity is lower than that of smartphone
touch screens so it is not able to recognize stylus pens.

? Check the cable for defectiveness.

? Make sure that the power is on and that both, USB 3.0 and 2.0, are recognized. If they are not working
properly, it may be due to a simple defective cable. Please contact Customer Support cnsiodd@-
googlegroups.com and we will be more than happy to help you.

? Press and hold key for 2 seconds to reconnect the USB.

? Press and hold key for 2 seconds to safely remove the USB.

Safe removal of the USB may not work when files on the HDD are in use.

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11.
Check Basic Operations (2531)

? Check the cable for defectiveness.

? Check LCD screen.

? Make sure that the power is on and that both, USB 3.0 and 2.0, are recognized. If they are not working
properly, it may be due to a simple defective cable. Please contact Customer Support cnsiodd@-
googlegroups.com and we will be more than happy to help you.

? up and hold for 5 seconds to reconnect the USB.

? down and hold for 5 seconds to safely remove the USB.

Safe removal of the USB may not work when files on the HDD are in use.

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12.
Password Settings(2541 only)

? To activate the AES256 encryption, press or

When you activate the encryption, The data of the disk are all deleted.

The encrypted disk requires a password each time a USB connection is made.

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13.
Initializing iodd

13.1 Creating folder

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30 | Initializing iodd

? After you open a formatted disk, create an "_ISO" folder in the top level of the path.

You cannot give a custom name to the folder because it is a prescribed name. You must name the
folder "_ISO" folder (case insensitive) so that it can operate correctly.

? you can place subfolder or *.ISO files or VHD files in the "_ISO" folder
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13.2 Initializing Disk

if display iodd lcd message '1st partition:XX'

1 Press +

2 Type and press

3 The Disk Management window will pop up. In the [Not initialized] section,

4 click the right mouse button and a menu with [Initialize Disk (I)] will pop up.
32 | Initializing iodd

13.3 Format disk

1 Press +

2 Type and press The Disk

Management window will pop up. In the [Unallocated] section,

3 click the right mouse button and select [New Simple Volume (I)]

4 and the disk will be formatted as NTFS.

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14.
Virtual-ROM function

? You can create a subfolder in the "_ISO" folder, and manage an ISO or VHD file.

? You can navigate the file list by pressing (UP) key and (down) key.

? iodd2531 navigate the file list by control jog-up and jog-down .

? You may move into a folder by pressing (iodd2531 is ) Once you have navigated to a

folder where the ISO file you are looking for is located

? press (iodd2531 is ) on the ISO file and it will begin to load. This will be indicated by a

change of the icon to a loading icon.

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Virtual-HDD function

Mounting a virtual HDD is like mounting an ISO.

? If you press the (2531 is ) key on the desired VHD file, it will be mounted.

? Up to four VHD files can be mounted simultaneously. You can see the mounted VHD file icons.

Figure 15-1 2541 VHD icon

If you turn off the device, all of the mounted VHD files will be unmounted at the same time.

Note!! When using the virtual disk feature, the HDD will be in write-protected mode as default for
safety.

? all mounted virtual disks will be removed and it will be connected to the default mode in Dual-mode. If

you run a virtual disk from the (2531 is

3 seconds > )

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38 | Virtual-HDD function

iODD change automatically the mode of VHD according to VHD name ( example below )
filename.vhd => filename&D.vhd : dual mode
filename.vhd => filename&DW.vhd : dual mode , write-enabled

You can use the utility 'VHD Tool ++' to make Virtual Disk file.
This utility can make Virtual Disk file be continuous (not fragmented)
you can download our online download page.

All Virtual Disk file must be continuous (not fragmented)

Virtual Disk files are *.VHD *.VMDK *.DSK *.IMA

They must be fixed files (not dynamic)
*.VHD *.VMDK *.DSK is for Virtual HDD
*.IMA is for virtual FDD

? If you do not have any mounted virtual disks, it will be reconnected in dual-mode.
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Changing the Mode

Iodd provides three modes of smooth booting.

? Pressing the (2531 is while 3 seconds) key will bring up a menu in which the first option

will be

? You can select a mode by moving to it using and and pressin After pressing

(2531 is moving it using and and )

? the USB connection will be reconnected and the mode will be changed to the desired mode.
? You can view the current mode setting at the top of the LCD screen.

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Write Protect

1 The write-protect feature can be found by pressing the key, and selecting the

sub-menu. It will be the first option.

(2531 is while 3 seconds and selectig sub menu. and select

and )

2 * After pressing (2531 is ), the USB connection will reconnect and the

process will begin. When completed, a lock icon will appear at the top of the screen.
Once it has been enabled, it will remain that way.

* The write-protect setting can be disabled the same way it was enabled.
* When the write-protect setting has been disabled, the lock icon becomes unlocked.

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USB control

18.1 USB Reconnection

? The USB reconnect feature can be found by pressing the key, and selecting

the sub-menu. It will be the second option. selecting and

? You may execute the USB reconnect through the or by pressing and holding the hot-key

? For 2531, while 5seconds and reconnect USB

It is a helpful feature to use when you need to physically reconnect the USB cable. Frequent phys-
ical reconnection of the cable can shorten the life of the hard disk.

If the device is encrypted and after 5 minutes from boot, it will require a password to reconnect
the USB.

18.2 USB Safely Remove

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44 | USB control

Caution!! If the HDD is formatted to NTFS and is removed without safely removing the HDD, data
loss may occur or the HDD may be damaged.

? After safely removing the USB drive from the Windows taskbar, an iODD2541 window will appear. If you
click this, the drive will be completely and safely removed.

? It can be removed through the and + and sub menu

+ or pressing and holding the hot-key will also remove it safely.

? For 2531, while 5 seconds and display messege safely remove it.
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S.M.A.R.T. / iODD Information

S.M.A.R.T. information displayed at LCD can be incorrect and is dependent on the HDD, therefore
these errors are unrelated to iODD.

You can find S.M.A.R.T. information through and select menu .

It is the first option. You can navigate the menu using the and keys. and selecting

You can check the health status/temperature/model/serial number of the HDD.

You can locate iODD information through and select

It is the second option. You can navigate the menu using the and keys. and selecting

You can check the device's firmware version/USB connection speed/USB lowest voltage/USB current voltage.

2531 is while 3 seconds and display menu. select and

select sub menu ( HDD Model/Serial, S.M.A.R.T , Firmware Ver, USB Speed, USB Input voltage )

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Setting/Language

LCD Bright : You can change the brightness of the LCD screen through > >

> and contol value and key. save a change value key.

Idle Bright : You can also set the Idle Bright mode of the LCD through > >

and setting values.

Standby time : You can set Standby timer to shut off the motor of idle HDDs through >

> > and select 1 / 15 / 30 / 60 / 180 min.

Set default : You can restore the default to all settings through > >

Change Language : For user convenience, iODD 2541 provides various languages to choose (English, Kor-

ean, Chinese, Japanese, and Russian). > and selecting Language.

2531 has same menu, but language menu is not supported (default language is English)

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21.
Firmware Upgrade

1 For stability, disconnect all other USB devices connected to your PC.

2 Connect to CD-mode.

3 Download the latest firmware from our website.

ftp| ftp://sps.iodd.co.kr/open

version info :
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B0-txRN3Yhu9cFVDcmtJbXkyVlE/0B0-t
xRN3Yhu9Z0dnM0hTLUxxV1E/0B0-txRN3Yhu9fkFmcEdjUDVpUWh4d0lVeElvd-
m1jdDBwT3ZwYkREOWtNeWFoN3BfX05QRXc

4 Run the downloaded firmware updater.

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50 | Firmware Upgrade

5 After it runs, click the button.

6 A notification will appear once it has been completed.

7 Reconnect the iODD.

8 If the LCD screen flashes about a dozen times, and it is reconnected then it has been
successfully completed.
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emergency firmware recovery (2541 only)

If the firmware upgrade was unsuccessful through your PC, then you can follow these steps:

1 First, remove the aluminum cover.

REFERENCED_IMAGE_REMOVED

2 Press and hold the small button on the warranty cover.

3 While holding the button, connect the USB and release the button after 3 seconds.

4 After running the downloaded latest firmware, proceed with the firmware upgrade.

firmware download here:

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52 | emergency firmware recovery (2541 only)

ftp| ftp://sps.iodd.co.kr/open

firmware version info :

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B0-txRN3Yhu9cFVDcmtJbXkyVlE/0B0-t
xRN3Yhu9Z0dnM0hTLUxxV1E/0B0-txRN3Yhu9fkFmcEdjUDVpUWh4d0lVeElvd-
m1jdDBwT3ZwYkREOWtNeWFoN3BfX05QRXc

What is an ISO image?

It is an image file that is similar to the data structure found in disks such as a CD or DVD.
Basically, ISO files use the *.iso file extension and it refers to a source file to facilitate a
repeated replication of a CD.

iODD 2541/2531 offers a variety of status icons for the user's convenience. Read through
them carefully and use them to your convenience.
Appendix A.
Menu Tree (2541)

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Appendix B.
Menu Tree (2531)

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