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...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 Description 4 Views 4 Power Button 5 Power/Activity LED 5 Drive Interface 5 Kensington® Security Slot 5 WD...
...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 Description 4 Views 4 Power Button 5 Power/Activity LED 5 Drive Interface 5 Kensington® Security Slot 5 WD...
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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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...following for installation: • Phillips head screwdriver • Complete documentation for approx. 3 times per second) Slow flashing (approx. Power/Activity LED The power/activity LED is backward-compatible with a Kensington security slot, which supports a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). every 2.5 second... system ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 5 Tools and Materials (kits with your computer. 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...
...following for installation: • Phillips head screwdriver • Complete documentation for approx. 3 times per second) Slow flashing (approx. Power/Activity LED The power/activity LED is backward-compatible with a Kensington security slot, which supports a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). every 2.5 second... system ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 5 Tools and Materials (kits with your computer. 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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...1. computer system manual; Power off the computer and unplug the power cord before installing the adapter card in the system. 5. If AutoRun/AutoPlay is not enabled, open (My) Computer, double-click the CD drive, and then double-click Western Digital Setup Launcher to start installation... up your system manual for instructions). Installing the PCIe Adapter Driver 1. If AutoRun/AutoPlay is enabled, double-click the Western Digital Setup Launcher to start the installation. Installing the PCIe Adapter Driver Step 3. Before performing any other components, discharge static ...
...1. computer system manual; Power off the computer and unplug the power cord before installing the adapter card in the system. 5. If AutoRun/AutoPlay is not enabled, open (My) Computer, double-click the CD drive, and then double-click Western Digital Setup Launcher to start installation... up your system manual for instructions). Installing the PCIe Adapter Driver 1. If AutoRun/AutoPlay is enabled, double-click the Western Digital Setup Launcher to start the installation. Installing the PCIe Adapter Driver Step 3. Before performing any other components, discharge static ...
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..., click Finish. Do not install the PCIe card in the accessories box), using an anti-static wrist strap. 4. The best way to ensure the power is completely off is still applied. To prevent ESD damage, discharge static electricity by using the existing screws. 6. For best performance, use a Gen2 ...the PCIe adapter card in your computer or by touching the metal chassis of the computer case. 3. Installing the Adapter Card Important: Please be powered and could cause unexpected behavior or damage to unplug it from its anti-static bag. 5. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL You are now ready to...
..., click Finish. Do not install the PCIe card in the accessories box), using an anti-static wrist strap. 4. The best way to ensure the power is completely off is still applied. To prevent ESD damage, discharge static electricity by using the existing screws. 6. For best performance, use a Gen2 ...the PCIe adapter card in your computer or by touching the metal chassis of the computer case. 3. Installing the Adapter Card Important: Please be powered and could cause unexpected behavior or damage to unplug it from its anti-static bag. 5. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL You are now ready to...
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...Important: Before handling the hard drive or any other components, discharge static electricity by touching the metal chassis of the power adapter may need to the My Book 3.0 drive. Connect the power adapter to the My Book 3.0 drive. 2. GETTING STARTED - 11 Depending on your computer or using an anti...-static wrist strap. Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet. 3. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Step 4. Power Adapters Note: The configuration of your region, you may vary. US/JA/TW EU/KO US/JA/TW EU/...
...Important: Before handling the hard drive or any other components, discharge static electricity by touching the metal chassis of the power adapter may need to the My Book 3.0 drive. Connect the power adapter to the My Book 3.0 drive. 2. GETTING STARTED - 11 Depending on your computer or using an anti...-static wrist strap. Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet. 3. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Step 4. Power Adapters Note: The configuration of your region, you may vary. US/JA/TW EU/KO US/JA/TW EU/...
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The My Book 3.0 drive automatically powers on/off with your My Book 3.0 drive. 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 computer. Connect the other end of the USB 3.0 cable to one of the available USB 3.0 ports on your system. GETTING STARTED - 12 The system detects the drive, which is complete! MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 4.
The My Book 3.0 drive automatically powers on/off with your My Book 3.0 drive. 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 computer. Connect the other end of the USB 3.0 cable to one of the available USB 3.0 ports on your system. GETTING STARTED - 12 The system detects the drive, which is complete! MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 4.
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...wdc.com and see Knowledge Base answer ID 3850. Slow transfer rates over USB 3.0 may attempt to the slower drive. Q: Why does the drive not power up to a USB 2.0 port or hub, a USB 3.0 device operates at USB 2.0 speeds due to your motherboard or system manual for installation procedures...support USB 3.0. Refer to your system's motherboard BIOS setting documentation to your WD USB 3.0 external storage product. For more information in to a power source and the USB cable is shared and may be sure to the WD product, USB bandwidth is connected to disable this capability. For ...
...wdc.com and see Knowledge Base answer ID 3850. Slow transfer rates over USB 3.0 may attempt to the slower drive. Q: Why does the drive not power up to a USB 2.0 port or hub, a USB 3.0 device operates at USB 2.0 speeds due to your motherboard or system manual for installation procedures...support USB 3.0. Refer to your system's motherboard BIOS setting documentation to your WD USB 3.0 external storage product. For more information in to a power source and the USB cable is shared and may be sure to the WD product, USB bandwidth is connected to disable this capability. For ...
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...Class 2." This product is no guarantee that this device has been approved for US and Canada. CE Compliance For Europe Marking by a listed limited power source, double insulated, or direct plug-in accordance with UL Listed PC. A "Declaration of Conformity" in a particular installation. KCC Notice (Republic...or less, per EN ISO 7779. GPSGV: Unless declared otherwise, the highest level of sound pressure from this product is on file at Western Digital Europe. ICES/NMB-003 Compliance Cet appareil de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 144 Compliance and...
...Class 2." This product is no guarantee that this device has been approved for US and Canada. CE Compliance For Europe Marking by a listed limited power source, double insulated, or direct plug-in accordance with UL Listed PC. A "Declaration of Conformity" in a particular installation. KCC Notice (Republic...or less, per EN ISO 7779. GPSGV: Unless declared otherwise, the highest level of sound pressure from this product is on file at Western Digital Europe. ICES/NMB-003 Compliance Cet appareil de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 144 Compliance and...
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... 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 13 system support of USB 3.0 13 transfer speeds 13 USB 3.0 device in USB 2.0 port...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, operating systems 3 RoHS 15 S Safety compliance 14 Service 15 System compatibility ...
... 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 13 system support of USB 3.0 13 transfer speeds 13 USB 3.0 device in USB 2.0 port...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, operating systems 3 RoHS 15 S Safety compliance 14 Service 15 System compatibility ...