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... Safety Compliance 14 CE Compliance For Europe 14 GS Mark (Germany only 14 KCC Notice (Republic of Contents MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD Technical Support ii 1 About Your WD Drive 1 Kit Contents 1 USB 3.0 Micro-B Cable 2 PCIe Adapter Card 3 Optional Accessories 3 System Requirements 3 Drive Format...
... Safety Compliance 14 CE Compliance For Europe 14 GS Mark (Germany only 14 KCC Notice (Republic of Contents MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD Technical Support ii 1 About Your WD Drive 1 Kit Contents 1 USB 3.0 Micro-B Cable 2 PCIe Adapter Card 3 Optional Accessories 3 System Requirements 3 Drive Format...
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... Registration Tools and Materials (kits with speed up to ten times that include an adapter card) • Quick Install Guide ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 1 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 11 About Your WD Drive Welcome to full-height bracket (in kits that include an adapter card) • Half-height bracket (in kits... hard drive • USB 3.0 Micro-B cable • AC adapter (configuration may vary depending on region) • USB 3.0 PCIe adapter card (gen2) attached to your My Book® 3.0 external hard drive.
... Registration Tools and Materials (kits with speed up to ten times that include an adapter card) • Quick Install Guide ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 1 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 11 About Your WD Drive Welcome to full-height bracket (in kits that include an adapter card) • Half-height bracket (in kits... hard drive • USB 3.0 Micro-B cable • AC adapter (configuration may vary depending on region) • USB 3.0 PCIe adapter card (gen2) attached to your My Book® 3.0 external hard drive.
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...connector at USB 2.0 speeds. The port on full-height bracket (optional) Half-height Bracket (optional) AC Adapter USB 3.0 Micro-B Cable My Book 3.0 Drive Product CD (optional) The USB 3.0 Micro-B connector is designed for this product, visit support.wdc.com and search for this connector. MY... BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Quick Install Guide USB 3.0 Micro-B Cable PCIe Adapter Card on the My Book 3.0 is basically a USB 2.0 Micro-B connector with the My Book 3.0, but the drive will only operate at the other end of ...
...connector at USB 2.0 speeds. The port on full-height bracket (optional) Half-height Bracket (optional) AC Adapter USB 3.0 Micro-B Cable My Book 3.0 Drive Product CD (optional) The USB 3.0 Micro-B connector is designed for this product, visit support.wdc.com and search for this connector. MY... BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Quick Install Guide USB 3.0 Micro-B Cable PCIe Adapter Card on the My Book 3.0 is basically a USB 2.0 Micro-B connector with the My Book 3.0, but the drive will only operate at the other end of ...
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... vary depending on optional accessories for compatibility with an attached full-height bracket and an optional half-height bracket. Drive Format Your My Book Essential drive is preformatted as a single NTFS partition for this product, visit: US Canada Europe All others www.shopwd.com or www... see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. With the adapter card connected to the motherboard, your computer to transfer data at USB 2.0 speeds. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL PCIe Adapter Card The PCIe adapter card enables your computer has two USB 3.0 ports. For a list of these ports, while...
... vary depending on optional accessories for compatibility with an attached full-height bracket and an optional half-height bracket. Drive Format Your My Book Essential drive is preformatted as a single NTFS partition for this product, visit: US Canada Europe All others www.shopwd.com or www... see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. With the adapter card connected to the motherboard, your computer to transfer data at USB 2.0 speeds. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL PCIe Adapter Card The PCIe adapter card enables your computer has two USB 3.0 ports. For a list of these ports, while...
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Physical Description Views Front MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Back Power/Activity LED Power Button USB 3.0 Port Kensington ® Security Slot ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 4
Physical Description Views Front MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Back Power/Activity LED Power Button USB 3.0 Port Kensington ® Security Slot ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 4
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The My Book 3.0 is equipped with a Kensington security slot, which supports a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). WD Product Registration Register your drive online at register.wdc.com. ... is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 but defaults to USB 2.0 speed of the drive. Right-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the table below. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Power Button The My Book 3.0 automatically powers on and off with your kit includes a PCIe Express adapter card, you want to turn off . 2.
The My Book 3.0 is equipped with a Kensington security slot, which supports a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). WD Product Registration Register your drive online at register.wdc.com. ... is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 but defaults to USB 2.0 speed of the drive. Right-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the table below. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Power Button The My Book 3.0 automatically powers on and off with your kit includes a PCIe Express adapter card, you want to turn off . 2.
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... not enabled, open (My) Computer, double-click the CD drive, and then double-click Western Digital Setup Launcher to start installation. If AutoRun/AutoPlay is enabled, double-click the Western Digital Setup Launcher to start the installation. Connecting the Drive MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Do one of your existing data. 3. Installing the PCIe Adapter Driver...
... not enabled, open (My) Computer, double-click the CD drive, and then double-click Western Digital Setup Launcher to start installation. If AutoRun/AutoPlay is enabled, double-click the Western Digital Setup Launcher to start the installation. Connecting the Drive MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Do one of your existing data. 3. Installing the PCIe Adapter Driver...
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Click Next to display the License Agreement screen. 4. To continue, select I accept the terms of the license agreement. 5. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 3. GETTING STARTED - 7 The InstallShield Wizard starts. Click Next to display the Choose Destination Location screen. The InstallShield Wizard welcome screen displays.
Click Next to display the License Agreement screen. 4. To continue, select I accept the terms of the license agreement. 5. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 3. GETTING STARTED - 7 The InstallShield Wizard starts. Click Next to display the Choose Destination Location screen. The InstallShield Wizard welcome screen displays.
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Specify the desired location for saving the driver files, either by accepting the default or browsing to Install the Program screen. 8. GETTING STARTED - 8 Click Next to display the Ready to the desired folder. 7. Click Install. The InstallShield Wizard displays the progress bar. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 6.
Specify the desired location for saving the driver files, either by accepting the default or browsing to Install the Program screen. 8. GETTING STARTED - 8 Click Next to display the Ready to the desired folder. 7. Click Install. The InstallShield Wizard displays the progress bar. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 6.
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... adapter card from the wall outlet. 1. Unpacking and Handling the Adapter Card" on the motherboard. When the Install Wizard Complete screen displays, click Finish. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL You are now ready to ensure the power is completely off is still applied. Even if the system is shut down the computer...
... adapter card from the wall outlet. 1. Unpacking and Handling the Adapter Card" on the motherboard. When the Install Wizard Complete screen displays, click Finish. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL You are now ready to ensure the power is completely off is still applied. Even if the system is shut down the computer...
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... may also improve transfer speed to the computer by installing the provided screw on the same motherboard. Secure the adapter card to and from My Book 3.0. Replace the system cover. Motherboard Computer frame Expansion slot Bracket PCIe slot (Gen 2 recommended) PCIe adapter card 8. Some Gen2 PCIe slots may perform significantly ...Answer ID 5303. 7. Firmly insert the adapter card in the PCIe slot and make sure it is , refer to try different Gen2 PCIe slots. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL documentation. GETTING STARTED - 10 To determine how fast your drive is seated properly.
... may also improve transfer speed to the computer by installing the provided screw on the same motherboard. Secure the adapter card to and from My Book 3.0. Replace the system cover. Motherboard Computer frame Expansion slot Bracket PCIe slot (Gen 2 recommended) PCIe adapter card 8. Some Gen2 PCIe slots may perform significantly ...Answer ID 5303. 7. Firmly insert the adapter card in the PCIe slot and make sure it is , refer to try different Gen2 PCIe slots. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL documentation. GETTING STARTED - 10 To determine how fast your drive is seated properly.
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... EU/KO US/JA/TW EU/KO Installing Removing Installing Connection Steps . To connect the My Book 3.0 drive, follow the steps below . Connect the USB 3.0 Micro-B connector to the My Book 3.0 drive. 2. Depending on your computer or using an anti-static wrist strap. Connect the ...power adapter to change the power adapter, as illustrated below : Removing 2 4 3 1 1. GETTING STARTED - 11 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Step 4. Connecting the Drive Important: Before handling the hard drive or any other components, discharge static electricity by touching the metal chassis...
... EU/KO US/JA/TW EU/KO Installing Removing Installing Connection Steps . To connect the My Book 3.0 drive, follow the steps below . Connect the USB 3.0 Micro-B connector to the My Book 3.0 drive. 2. Depending on your computer or using an anti-static wrist strap. Connect the ...power adapter to change the power adapter, as illustrated below : Removing 2 4 3 1 1. GETTING STARTED - 11 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Step 4. Connecting the Drive Important: Before handling the hard drive or any other components, discharge static electricity by touching the metal chassis...
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The system detects the drive, which is complete! GETTING STARTED - 12 Installation is now ready for use. You can start storing data on your computer does not have USB 3.0 capability, you can plug the USB 3.0 cable into any available USB 2.0 port. If your My Book 3.0 drive. The My Book 3.0 drive automatically powers on your system. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 4. Connect the other end of the USB 3.0 cable to one of the available USB 3.0 ports on /off with your computer.
The system detects the drive, which is complete! GETTING STARTED - 12 Installation is now ready for use. You can start storing data on your computer does not have USB 3.0 capability, you can plug the USB 3.0 cable into any available USB 2.0 port. If your My Book 3.0 drive. The My Book 3.0 drive automatically powers on your system. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 4. Connect the other end of the USB 3.0 cable to one of the available USB 3.0 ports on /off with your computer.
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...wdc.com and see Knowledge Base answer ID 1201. Q: Why won't my computer boot when I use a USB 2.0 cable to connect the My Book 3.0 drive to disable this troubleshooting section or visit our support website at store.westerndigital.com. Q: What happens when a USB 3.0 device is the...from external drives, refer to the computer before connecting your system's motherboard BIOS setting documentation to my computer? TROUBLESHOOTING - 13 13 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Troubleshooting If you can achieve Super-Speed USB transfer rates by copying files to the slower drive. Note: If your ...
...wdc.com and see Knowledge Base answer ID 1201. Q: Why won't my computer boot when I use a USB 2.0 cable to connect the My Book 3.0 drive to disable this troubleshooting section or visit our support website at store.westerndigital.com. Q: What happens when a USB 3.0 device is the...from external drives, refer to the computer before connecting your system's motherboard BIOS setting documentation to my computer? TROUBLESHOOTING - 13 13 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Troubleshooting If you can achieve Super-Speed USB transfer rates by copying files to the slower drive. Note: If your ...
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...Warranty Information This appendix includes the following topics: Regulatory Compliance Environmental Compliance (China) Service and Warranty Information Regulatory Compliance MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL FCC Class B Information This device has been tested and found to comply with Canadian ICES-003 Class B....223; EN ISO 7779, falls nicht anders gekennzeichnet oder spezifiziert. This product is no guarantee that this product is on file at Western Digital Europe. A "Declaration of Korea only) Class B Device 1 Please note that interference will not occur in a residential installation....
...Warranty Information This appendix includes the following topics: Regulatory Compliance Environmental Compliance (China) Service and Warranty Information Regulatory Compliance MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL FCC Class B Information This device has been tested and found to comply with Canadian ICES-003 Class B....223; EN ISO 7779, falls nicht anders gekennzeichnet oder spezifiziert. This product is no guarantee that this product is on file at Western Digital Europe. A "Declaration of Korea only) Class B Device 1 Please note that interference will not occur in a residential installation....
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... lost data, or data contained in any Product placed in an approved shipping container, prepaid and insured, to you the very best of service. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Environmental Compliance (China) 䪙 (Pb) 䥬 (Cd) ∲ (Hg) ݁Ӌ䫀 (Cr6 PBB PBDE) O O O O O O ࣙ㺙 O O O O O O O O O O O O ⬉⑤ᣝ䪂...
... lost data, or data contained in any Product placed in an approved shipping container, prepaid and insured, to you the very best of service. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Environmental Compliance (China) 䪙 (Pb) 䥬 (Cd) ∲ (Hg) ݁Ӌ䫀 (Cr6 PBB PBDE) O O O O O O ࣙ㺙 O O O O O O O O O O O O ⬉⑤ᣝ䪂...
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... America region, 2 years in the Europe, the Middle East and Africa region, and 2 years in the Asia Pacific region, unless otherwise required by law. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Limited Warranty WD warrants that the Product was purchased. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you .
... America region, 2 years in the Europe, the Middle East and Africa region, and 2 years in the Asia Pacific region, unless otherwise required by law. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Limited Warranty WD warrants that the Product was purchased. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you .
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... B Box contents 1 C Cable 2 China RoHS 15 Compatibility with operating systems 3 Compliance, regulatory 14 Connecting the My Book 3.0 11 E Environmental compliance, China 15 F FAQs computer not booting up 13 drive not powering up 13 drive not recognized...14 Installing the PCIe adapter card 9 K Kensington security slot 5 Kit contents 1 L LED indicator 5 Limited warranty 16 M My Book 3.0 drive, connecting 11 N NTFS format 3 O Operating system requirements 3 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL P PCIe adapter card 1 description 3 driver 6 handling 6 installing 9 PCIe slots 13 Physical description 4 Power ...
... B Box contents 1 C Cable 2 China RoHS 15 Compatibility with operating systems 3 Compliance, regulatory 14 Connecting the My Book 3.0 11 E Environmental compliance, China 15 F FAQs computer not booting up 13 drive not powering up 13 drive not recognized...14 Installing the PCIe adapter card 9 K Kensington security slot 5 Kit contents 1 L LED indicator 5 Limited warranty 16 M My Book 3.0 drive, connecting 11 N NTFS format 3 O Operating system requirements 3 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL P PCIe adapter card 1 description 3 driver 6 handling 6 installing 9 PCIe slots 13 Physical description 4 Power ...
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...for any infringement of patents or other companies. © 2009 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Book are registered trademarks of third parties which may be accurate and reliable; MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Information furnished by WD is believed to be... mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any time without notice. Other marks may result from its use . All rights reserved. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake ...
...for any infringement of patents or other companies. © 2009 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Book are registered trademarks of third parties which may be accurate and reliable; MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Information furnished by WD is believed to be... mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any time without notice. Other marks may result from its use . All rights reserved. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake ...
Product Specifications
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WORL RIVES LLING EXTE My Book® 3.0 External Hard Drives Super speed storage D'S BEST SE WD RNAL HARD D SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface Elegant design WD quality and reliability Elegant My Book 3.0 external hard drives feature a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface with unmatched speed of up to 5 gigabits per second for the fastest transfer speed available on an external hard drive.
WORL RIVES LLING EXTE My Book® 3.0 External Hard Drives Super speed storage D'S BEST SE WD RNAL HARD D SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface Elegant design WD quality and reliability Elegant My Book 3.0 external hard drives feature a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface with unmatched speed of up to 5 gigabits per second for the fastest transfer speed available on an external hard drive.