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... software. This 30-day period starts on the date of your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers. • Warranty & RMA Services - Get online installation help us keep you encounter any problem, please give us an opportunity to address it before returning this product. ii WD Service and Support Should you informed of new features and services, remember to register your product online at https:/ /www.wdc...
... software. This 30-day period starts on the date of your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers. • Warranty & RMA Services - Get online installation help us keep you encounter any problem, please give us an opportunity to address it before returning this product. ii WD Service and Support Should you informed of new features and services, remember to register your product online at https:/ /www.wdc...
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...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 Product Registration 5 Tools and Materials (kits with PCIe adapter card 5 2 Getting Started 6 Step 1. Installing the PCIe Adapter Driver 6 Step 3. Unpacking and Handling...
...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 Product Registration 5 Tools and Materials (kits with PCIe adapter card 5 2 Getting Started 6 Step 1. Installing the PCIe Adapter Driver 6 Step 3. Unpacking and Handling...
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MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 11 About Your WD Drive Welcome to ten times 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 speed up to your My Book® 3.0 external hard drive. For the latest software, firmware, and product documentation and information, go to http://products.wdc.com/updates • External hard drive • USB 3.0 Micro-B cable • AC adapter (configuration may vary depending on region) • USB 3.0 PCIe adapter card (gen2...
MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 11 About Your WD Drive Welcome to ten times 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 speed up to your My Book® 3.0 external hard drive. For the latest software, firmware, and product documentation and information, go to http://products.wdc.com/updates • External hard drive • USB 3.0 Micro-B cable • AC adapter (configuration may vary depending on region) • USB 3.0 PCIe adapter card (gen2...
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You can also use a USB 2.0 cable with an extension holding 5 extra pins. 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 supported USB 3.0 devices for this product, visit support.wdc.com and search for this connector. The connector at USB 2.0 speeds. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 2 The port on full-height...
You can also use a USB 2.0 cable with an extension holding 5 extra pins. 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 supported USB 3.0 devices for this product, visit support.wdc.com and search for this connector. The connector at USB 2.0 speeds. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 2 The port on full-height...
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... transfer data at USB 2.0 speeds. The adapter card comes with all updated Windows operating systems. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 3 Drive Format Your My Book Essential drive is preformatted as a single NTFS partition for kits that include a PCIe adapter card) Note: Compatibility of the PCIe adapter card may vary depending on the adapter card, but a connected USB 2.0 device will only run at USB 3.0 super speeds. One end of the cable connects to the motherboard, your region. System Requirements...
... transfer data at USB 2.0 speeds. The adapter card comes with all updated Windows operating systems. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 3 Drive Format Your My Book Essential drive is preformatted as a single NTFS partition for kits that include a PCIe adapter card) Note: Compatibility of the PCIe adapter card may vary depending on the adapter card, but a connected USB 2.0 device will only run at USB 3.0 super speeds. One end of the cable connects to the motherboard, your region. System Requirements...
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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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... Book 3.0 is backward-compatible with a Kensington security slot, which supports a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). Kensington® Security Slot For drive security, this time, push the power button and hold it for four seconds. Right-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the table below. Connection to a USB 1.1 port transfers data at register.wdc.com. You can easily register your drive online at USB 1.1 speed of up to 5 Gb/s. To power down before the power LED turns...
... Book 3.0 is backward-compatible with a Kensington security slot, which supports a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). Kensington® Security Slot For drive security, this time, push the power button and hold it for four seconds. Right-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the table below. Connection to a USB 1.1 port transfers data at register.wdc.com. You can easily register your drive online at USB 1.1 speed of up to 5 Gb/s. To power down before the power LED turns...
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... unplug the power cord before installing the adapter card in the system. 5. Connecting the Drive MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Do one of your system manual for instructions). Connecting the Drive" on page 11. If AutoRun/AutoPlay is not enabled, open (My) Computer, double-click the CD drive, and then double-click Western Digital Setup Launcher to your computer or using an anti-static wrist strap. 4. Installing the PCIe Adapter Driver Step 3. computer...
... unplug the power cord before installing the adapter card in the system. 5. Connecting the Drive MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Do one of your system manual for instructions). Connecting the Drive" on page 11. If AutoRun/AutoPlay is not enabled, open (My) Computer, double-click the CD drive, and then double-click Western Digital Setup Launcher to your computer or using an anti-static wrist strap. 4. Installing the PCIe Adapter Driver Step 3. computer...
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The InstallShield Wizard displays the progress bar. Click Next to display the Ready to the desired folder. 7. Click Install. GETTING STARTED - 8 Specify the desired location for saving the driver files, either by accepting the default or browsing to Install the Program screen. 8. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 6.
The InstallShield Wizard displays the progress bar. Click Next to display the Ready to the desired folder. 7. Click Install. GETTING STARTED - 8 Specify the desired location for saving the driver files, either by accepting the default or browsing to Install the Program screen. 8. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 6.
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... power cable. 2. Remove the PCIe adapter card from the wall outlet. 1. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL You are now ready to the card or system. Even if the system is still applied. Locate the PCIe slot on page 6. Installing the Adapter Card Important: Please be powered ... "Troubleshooting" on your system GETTING STARTED - 9 Unpacking and Handling the Adapter Card" on the motherboard. Shut down , many components in your computer or by touching the metal chassis of the computer case. 3. However, you can place the PCIe adapter card in the accessories box), using an...
... power cable. 2. Remove the PCIe adapter card from the wall outlet. 1. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL You are now ready to the card or system. Even if the system is still applied. Locate the PCIe slot on page 6. Installing the Adapter Card Important: Please be powered ... "Troubleshooting" on your system GETTING STARTED - 9 Unpacking and Handling the Adapter Card" on the motherboard. Shut down , many components in your computer or by touching the metal chassis of the computer case. 3. However, you can place the PCIe adapter card in the accessories box), using an...
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... by installing the provided screw on the same motherboard. A dedicated fast internal drive may perform significantly better than others on the metal bracket. 9. To determine how fast your drive is seated properly. GETTING STARTED - 10 Motherboard Computer frame Expansion slot Bracket PCIe slot (Gen 2 recommended) PCIe adapter card 8. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL documentation. Some Gen2 PCIe slots may also improve transfer speed...
... by installing the provided screw on the same motherboard. A dedicated fast internal drive may perform significantly better than others on the metal bracket. 9. To determine how fast your drive is seated properly. GETTING STARTED - 10 Motherboard Computer frame Expansion slot Bracket PCIe slot (Gen 2 recommended) PCIe adapter card 8. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL documentation. Some Gen2 PCIe slots may also improve transfer speed...
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... EU/KO Installing Removing Installing Connection Steps . Connect the power adapter to change the power adapter, as illustrated below : Removing 2 4 3 1 1. GETTING STARTED - 11 Connect the power cord to the My Book 3.0 drive. Power Adapters Note: The configuration of your region, you may vary. Connect the USB 3.0 Micro-B connector to the My Book 3.0 drive. 2. Connecting the Drive 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...
... EU/KO Installing Removing Installing Connection Steps . Connect the power adapter to change the power adapter, as illustrated below : Removing 2 4 3 1 1. GETTING STARTED - 11 Connect the power cord to the My Book 3.0 drive. Power Adapters Note: The configuration of your region, you may vary. Connect the USB 3.0 Micro-B connector to the My Book 3.0 drive. 2. Connecting the Drive 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...
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The My Book 3.0 drive automatically powers on/off with your computer. Connect the other end of the USB 3.0 cable to one of the available USB 3.0 ports 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. GETTING STARTED - 12 You can start storing data on your system. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 4. Installation is now ready for use. The system detects the drive, which is complete! If your My Book 3.0 drive.
The My Book 3.0 drive automatically powers on/off with your computer. Connect the other end of the USB 3.0 cable to one of the available USB 3.0 ports 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. GETTING STARTED - 12 You can start storing data on your system. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 4. Installation is now ready for use. The system detects the drive, which is complete! If your My Book 3.0 drive.
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... a power source and the USB cable is built into a USB 2.0 port or hub? A: If your WD USB 3.0 external storage product. Q: Why won't my computer boot when I use a USB 2.0 cable to connect the My Book 3.0 drive to an incorrect driver installation of the USB 3.0 adapter card or a system that its drivers are installed before booting? For more information about booting from your computer supports PCIe 2.0 and which PCIe slots have problems when installing or using this product, refer to this troubleshooting...
... a power source and the USB cable is built into a USB 2.0 port or hub? A: If your WD USB 3.0 external storage product. Q: Why won't my computer boot when I use a USB 2.0 cable to connect the My Book 3.0 drive to an incorrect driver installation of the USB 3.0 adapter card or a system that its drivers are installed before booting? For more information about booting from your computer supports PCIe 2.0 and which PCIe slots have problems when installing or using this product, refer to this troubleshooting...
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... Korea only) Class B Device 1 Please note that interference will not occur in power unit marked "Class 2." However, there is no guarantee that this product is 70db(A) or less, per EN ISO 7779. This product is on file at Western Digital Europe. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by WD could void the user's authority to operate this system to...
... Korea only) Class B Device 1 Please note that interference will not occur in power unit marked "Class 2." However, there is no guarantee that this product is 70db(A) or less, per EN ISO 7779. This product is on file at Western Digital Europe. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by WD could void the user's authority to operate this system to...
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... X MCV Service and Warranty Information Obtaining Service WD values your business and always attempts to obtain service or a Return Material Authorization (RMA). If this Product requires maintenance, either contact the dealer from whom you the very best of service. WD shall have no liability for lost data regardless of the cause, recovery of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com.
... X MCV Service and Warranty Information Obtaining Service WD values your business and always attempts to obtain service or a Return Material Authorization (RMA). If this Product requires maintenance, either contact the dealer from whom you the very best of service. WD shall have no liability for lost data regardless of the cause, recovery of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com.
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... attributable to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external enclosures, unless the product is on the list of limited user-serviceable products and the specific alteration is within the scope of the applicable instructions, as new. The term of your Product was stolen from WD or that the Product, in the course of its normal use , or performance of...
... attributable to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external enclosures, unless the product is on the list of limited user-serviceable products and the specific alteration is within the scope of the applicable instructions, as new. The term of your Product was stolen from WD or that the Product, in the course of its normal use , or performance of...
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...system support of USB 3.0 13 transfer speeds 13 USB 3.0 device in USB 2.0 port 13 use a USB 2.0 cable 13 FCC Class B information 14 Front and back views 4 H Hardware 1 High-speed USB 5 I ICES/NMB-003 compliance 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 adapters 11 Power button 5 Product registration...
...system support of USB 3.0 13 transfer speeds 13 USB 3.0 device in USB 2.0 port 13 use a USB 2.0 cable 13 FCC Class B information 14 Front and back views 4 H Hardware 1 High-speed USB 5 I ICES/NMB-003 compliance 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 adapters 11 Power button 5 Product registration...
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.... Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. 4779-705039-A01 Jan 2010 All rights reserved. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Information furnished by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of WD. Other marks may result from its use . however, no responsibility is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any time...
.... Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. 4779-705039-A01 Jan 2010 All rights reserved. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Information furnished by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of WD. Other marks may result from its use . however, no responsibility is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any time...
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...) Weight: 2.6 lb (1.18 kg) System Compatibility Formatted NTFS for Windows® XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 Kit Contents External hard drive USB 3.0 cable AC adapter Quick Install Guide operating Specifications Data transfer rate:1 Up to 500 GB/s Operating temperature: 5°C to take advantage of your limited warranty depends on operating environment. Optional USB 3.0 HBA adapter Models that you to a USB 2.0 interface data transfers will look great sitting on your product was purchased. Product Specifications Interface USB 3.0 Dimensions Height: 1.9 in (48 mm) Depth...
...) Weight: 2.6 lb (1.18 kg) System Compatibility Formatted NTFS for Windows® XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 Kit Contents External hard drive USB 3.0 cable AC adapter Quick Install Guide operating Specifications Data transfer rate:1 Up to 500 GB/s Operating temperature: 5°C to take advantage of your limited warranty depends on operating environment. Optional USB 3.0 HBA adapter Models that you to a USB 2.0 interface data transfers will look great sitting on your product was purchased. Product Specifications Interface USB 3.0 Dimensions Height: 1.9 in (48 mm) Depth...