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... 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 3 Physical...
... 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 3 Physical...
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MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 11 About Your WD Drive Welcome to ten times that include an adapter card) • Quick Install Guide ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 1 For the latest ...-height bracket (in kits that of USB 2.0 for the fastest transfer speed available. This elegant, high capacity storage drive features a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface with User Manual and PCIe adapter card driver utility (in kits that include an adapter card) • Product CD with speed up to your My Book® 3.0 external...
MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 11 About Your WD Drive Welcome to ten times that include an adapter card) • Quick Install Guide ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 1 For the latest ...-height bracket (in kits that of USB 2.0 for the fastest transfer speed available. This elegant, high capacity storage drive features a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface with User Manual and PCIe adapter card driver utility (in kits that include an adapter card) • Product CD with speed up to your My Book® 3.0 external...
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...: For a list of the cable connects to your computer's USB 3.0 port (if available, e.g., from the PCIe adapter) or any available USB 2.0 port. 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...
...: For a list of the cable connects to your computer's USB 3.0 port (if available, e.g., from the PCIe adapter) or any available USB 2.0 port. 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...
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... that include a PCIe adapter card) Note: Compatibility of Technical Support contacts, visit support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL PCIe Adapter Card The PCIe adapter card enables your computer to transfer data at USB 2.0 speeds. With the adapter card connected to the Start menu...
... that include a PCIe adapter card) Note: Compatibility of Technical Support contacts, visit support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL PCIe Adapter Card The PCIe adapter card enables your computer to transfer data at USB 2.0 speeds. With the adapter card connected to the Start menu...
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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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....com. You can easily register your drive online at this drive is on the lower front panel of up to 480 Mb/s. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Power Button The My Book 3.0 automatically powers on and off with PCIe adapter card) If your kit includes a PCIe Express adapter card, you want to...
....com. You can easily register your drive online at this drive is on the lower front panel of up to 480 Mb/s. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Power Button The My Book 3.0 automatically powers on and off with PCIe adapter card) If your kit includes a PCIe Express adapter card, you want to...
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...the product CD into your system manual for instructions). Installing the Adapter Card Step 4. Step 1. Phillips screwdriver. 2. If AutoRun/AutoPlay is not enabled, open (My) Computer, double-click the CD drive, and then double-click Western Digital Setup Launcher to start the ...wrist strap. 4. Connecting the Drive" on page 11. computer system manual; Step 2. If AutoRun/AutoPlay is enabled, double-click the Western Digital Setup Launcher to start installation. operating system manual and installation CD; Before handling the hard drive or any hardware installation,...
...the product CD into your system manual for instructions). Installing the Adapter Card Step 4. Step 1. Phillips screwdriver. 2. If AutoRun/AutoPlay is not enabled, open (My) Computer, double-click the CD drive, and then double-click Western Digital Setup Launcher to start the ...wrist strap. 4. Connecting the Drive" on page 11. computer system manual; Step 2. If AutoRun/AutoPlay is enabled, double-click the Western Digital Setup Launcher to start installation. operating system manual and installation CD; Before handling the hard drive or any hardware installation,...
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Click Next to display the License Agreement screen. 4. GETTING STARTED - 7 The InstallShield Wizard welcome screen displays. The InstallShield Wizard starts. To continue, select I accept the terms of the license agreement. 5. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 3. Click Next to display the Choose Destination Location screen.
Click Next to display the License Agreement screen. 4. GETTING STARTED - 7 The InstallShield Wizard welcome screen displays. The InstallShield Wizard starts. To continue, select I accept the terms of the license agreement. 5. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 3. Click Next to display the Choose Destination Location screen.
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Click Next to display the Ready to the desired folder. 7. GETTING STARTED - 8 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.
Click Next to display the Ready to the desired folder. 7. GETTING STARTED - 8 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.
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MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL You are now ready to install the PCIe adapter card in the system while power is still applied. Unpacking and Handling the Adapter Card" on ...
MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL You are now ready to install the PCIe adapter card in the system while power is still applied. Unpacking and Handling the Adapter Card" on ...
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... determine how fast your drive is seated properly. Some Gen2 PCIe slots may perform significantly better than others on the metal bracket. 9. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL documentation. Firmly insert the adapter card in the PCIe slot and make sure it is , refer to the computer by installing the provided screw on...
... determine how fast your drive is seated properly. Some Gen2 PCIe slots may perform significantly better than others on the metal bracket. 9. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL documentation. Firmly insert the adapter card in the PCIe slot and make sure it is , refer to the computer by installing the provided screw on...
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... change the power adapter, as illustrated below : Removing 2 4 3 1 1. GETTING STARTED - 11 Depending on your computer or using an anti-static wrist strap. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Step 4.
... change the power adapter, as illustrated below : Removing 2 4 3 1 1. GETTING STARTED - 11 Depending on your computer or using an anti-static wrist strap. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Step 4.
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MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 4. The My Book 3.0 drive automatically powers on/off with your computer. Installation is now ready for use. You can plug the USB 3.0 cable into any available USB 2.0 port. The system detects the drive, which is complete! If your computer does not have USB 3.0 capability, you can start storing data on your system. GETTING STARTED - 12 Connect the other end of the USB 3.0 cable to one of the available USB 3.0 ports on your My Book 3.0 drive.
MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 4. The My Book 3.0 drive automatically powers on/off with your computer. Installation is now ready for use. You can plug the USB 3.0 cable into any available USB 2.0 port. The system detects the drive, which is complete! If your computer does not have USB 3.0 capability, you can start storing data on your system. GETTING STARTED - 12 Connect the other end of the USB 3.0 cable to one of the available USB 3.0 ports on your My Book 3.0 drive.
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... before booting? A: If your system documentation or contact the system manufacturer. For more information about booting from your motherboard or system manual for more information. 13 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Troubleshooting If you can achieve Super-Speed USB transfer rates by copying files to or from a lower performance drive. Refer to your... and host controller drivers are limited to determine whether your computer and the drive. Contact the card manufacturer for installation procedures. Refer to your computer manual to the slower drive.
... before booting? A: If your system documentation or contact the system manufacturer. For more information about booting from your motherboard or system manual for more information. 13 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Troubleshooting If you can achieve Super-Speed USB transfer rates by copying files to or from a lower performance drive. Refer to your... and host controller drivers are limited to determine whether your computer and the drive. Contact the card manufacturer for installation procedures. Refer to your computer manual to the slower drive.
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... Canada. CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 : Sûreté d'équipement de technologie de l'information. This product is on file at Western Digital Europe. GS Mark (Germany only) Machine noise - KCC Notice (Republic of Korea only) Class B Device 1 Please note that interference will not... 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 the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to be used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful...
... Canada. CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 : Sûreté d'équipement de technologie de l'information. This product is on file at Western Digital Europe. GS Mark (Germany only) Machine noise - KCC Notice (Republic of Korea only) Class B Device 1 Please note that interference will not... 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 the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to be used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful...
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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 O O O O O O HDD ᠬ...
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 O O O O O O HDD ᠬ...
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... warranty specified above and at support.wdc.com), accident or mishandling while in the Asia Pacific region, unless otherwise required by law. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Limited Warranty WD warrants that the Product, in the course of its normal use, will conform to state. Subject to the limitations specified above may...
... warranty specified above and at support.wdc.com), accident or mishandling while in the Asia Pacific region, unless otherwise required by law. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Limited Warranty WD warrants that the Product, in the course of its normal use, will conform to state. Subject to the limitations specified above may...
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... 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 adapters 11 Power button 5 Product registration 5 R Registration, online 5 Regulatory compliance 14 Requirements...
... 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 adapters 11 Power button 5 Product registration 5 R Registration, online 5 Regulatory compliance 14 Requirements...
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... and reliable; No license is granted by WD is assumed by WD for any infringement of patents or other companies. © 2009 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Information furnished by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of WD. All rights reserved. however, no responsibility is believed to... specifications at any time without notice. Other marks may result from its use nor for its use. WD reserves the right to other rights of Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
... and reliable; No license is granted by WD is assumed by WD for any infringement of patents or other companies. © 2009 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Information furnished by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of WD. All rights reserved. however, no responsibility is believed to... specifications at any time without notice. Other marks may result from its use nor for its use. WD reserves the right to other rights of Western Digital Technologies, Inc.