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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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...adapter card) • Quick Install Guide ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 1 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 hard drive. 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 chapter includes the following topics: ...
...adapter card) • Quick Install Guide ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 1 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 hard drive. 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 chapter includes the following topics: ...
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...) or any available USB 2.0 port. You can also use a USB 2.0 cable with an extension holding 5 extra pins. The connector at USB 2.0 speeds. 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...
...) or any available USB 2.0 port. You can also use a USB 2.0 cable with an extension holding 5 extra pins. The connector at USB 2.0 speeds. 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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... 1048. For Windows, go to the motherboard, your region. With the adapter card connected to the Start menu and select Windows Update. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL PCIe Adapter Card The PCIe adapter card enables your computer's hardware configuration and operating system. For highest performance and reliability, install the latest updates and...
... 1048. For Windows, go to the motherboard, your region. With the adapter card connected to the Start menu and select Windows Update. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL PCIe Adapter Card The PCIe adapter card enables your computer's hardware configuration and operating system. For highest performance and reliability, install the latest updates and...
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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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... 3.0 is backward-compatible with a Kensington security slot, which supports a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). 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...
... 3.0 is backward-compatible with a Kensington security slot, which supports a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). 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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...AutoPlay is not enabled, open (My) Computer, double-click the CD drive, and then double-click Western Digital Setup Launcher to start installation. Connecting the Drive MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Do one of your kit does not include an adapter card, skip to your existing data. 3. ..." on page 11. Remove the system cover (refer to "Step 4. If AutoRun/AutoPlay is enabled, double-click the Western Digital Setup Launcher to start the installation. computer system manual; operating system manual and installation CD; Insert the product CD into your CD/DVD player. 2.
...AutoPlay is not enabled, open (My) Computer, double-click the CD drive, and then double-click Western Digital Setup Launcher to start installation. Connecting the Drive MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Do one of your kit does not include an adapter card, skip to your existing data. 3. ..." on page 11. Remove the system cover (refer to "Step 4. If AutoRun/AutoPlay is enabled, double-click the Western Digital Setup Launcher to start the installation. computer system manual; operating system manual and installation CD; Insert the product CD into your CD/DVD player. 2.
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To continue, select I accept the terms of the license agreement. 5. The InstallShield Wizard welcome screen displays. GETTING STARTED - 7 Click Next to display the Choose Destination Location screen. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 3. Click Next to display the License Agreement screen. 4. The InstallShield Wizard starts.
To continue, select I accept the terms of the license agreement. 5. The InstallShield Wizard welcome screen displays. GETTING STARTED - 7 Click Next to display the Choose Destination Location screen. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 3. Click Next to display the License Agreement screen. 4. The InstallShield Wizard starts.
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The InstallShield Wizard displays the progress bar. Click Next to display the Ready to the desired folder. 7. Click Install. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 6. 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.
The InstallShield Wizard displays the progress bar. Click Next to display the Ready to the desired folder. 7. Click Install. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 6. 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.
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... prevent ESD damage, discharge static electricity by touching the metal chassis of the computer case. 3. For best performance, use a Gen2 PCIe slot. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL You are now ready to the card or system. However, you can place the PCIe adapter card in "Step 1. Unpacking and Handling the Adapter Card...
... prevent ESD damage, discharge static electricity by touching the metal chassis of the computer case. 3. For best performance, use a Gen2 PCIe slot. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL You are now ready to the card or system. However, you can place the PCIe adapter card in "Step 1. Unpacking and Handling the Adapter Card...
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To determine how fast your drive is seated properly. GETTING STARTED - 10 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL documentation. Some Gen2 PCIe slots may perform significantly better than others on the metal bracket. 9. Firmly insert the adapter card in the PCIe slot and ...
To determine how fast your drive is seated properly. GETTING STARTED - 10 MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL documentation. Some Gen2 PCIe slots may perform significantly better than others on the metal bracket. 9. Firmly insert the adapter card in the PCIe slot and ...
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... configuration of your region, you may vary. US/JA/TW EU/KO US/JA/TW EU/KO Installing Removing Installing Connection Steps . MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Step 4.
... configuration of your region, you may vary. US/JA/TW EU/KO US/JA/TW EU/KO Installing Removing Installing Connection Steps . MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Step 4.
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The system detects the drive, which is complete! You can plug the USB 3.0 cable into any available USB 2.0 port. GETTING STARTED - 12 The My Book 3.0 drive automatically powers on your computer. If your computer does not have USB 3.0 capability, you can start storing data on your system. Connect the other end of the USB 3.0 cable to one of the available USB 3.0 ports on /off with your My Book 3.0 drive. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 4. Installation is now ready for use.
The system detects the drive, which is complete! You can plug the USB 3.0 cable into any available USB 2.0 port. GETTING STARTED - 12 The My Book 3.0 drive automatically powers on your computer. If your computer does not have USB 3.0 capability, you can start storing data on your system. Connect the other end of the USB 3.0 cable to one of the available USB 3.0 ports on /off with your My Book 3.0 drive. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL 4. Installation is now ready for use.
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...the transfer speeds are installed. Q: Can I connect my USB drive to the computer before connecting your WD USB drive. 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. A: USB 3.0 is not recognized ...refer to your USB 3.0 controller is shared and may be caused by installing a USB 3.0 PCIe adapter card. Note: If your motherboard or system manual for your system has a USB 3.0 PCIe adapter card, be sure that does not support USB 3.0. If your system documentation or contact the system ...
...the transfer speeds are installed. Q: Can I connect my USB drive to the computer before connecting your WD USB drive. 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. A: USB 3.0 is not recognized ...refer to your USB 3.0 controller is shared and may be caused by installing a USB 3.0 PCIe adapter card. Note: If your motherboard or system manual for your system has a USB 3.0 PCIe adapter card, be sure that does not support USB 3.0. If your system documentation or contact the system ...
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...or television reception. Safety Compliance Approved for non-business purposes and may cause harmful interference to operate this product is on file at Western Digital Europe. CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 : Sûreté d'équipement de technologie de l'information. GS Mark (...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 provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential ...
...or television reception. Safety Compliance Approved for non-business purposes and may cause harmful interference to operate this product is on file at Western Digital Europe. CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 : Sûreté d'équipement de technologie de l'information. GS Mark (...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 provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential ...
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... its possession. Authorized returns must be given an RMA number and instructions for Product return. To conclusively establish the period 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 O O O O O O HDD ᠬ...
... its possession. Authorized returns must be given an RMA number and instructions for Product return. To conclusively establish the period 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 O O O O O O HDD ᠬ...
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... course of its normal use , or performance of the Product, even if WD has been advised of the possibility of such damages. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Limited Warranty WD warrants that the asserted defect a) is not present, b) cannot reasonably be rectified because of damage occurring before WD receives the Product, or...
... course of its normal use , or performance of the Product, even if WD has been advised of the possibility of such damages. MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Limited Warranty WD warrants that the asserted defect a) is not present, b) cannot reasonably be rectified because of damage occurring before WD receives the Product, or...
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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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... any patent or patent rights of patents or other companies. © 2009 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. No license is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any infringement of WD. Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Book are registered trademarks of third... parties which may be accurate and reliable; Other marks may result from its use . MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Information furnished by WD is granted by WD...
... any patent or patent rights of patents or other companies. © 2009 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. No license is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any infringement of WD. Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and My Book are registered trademarks of third... parties which may be accurate and reliable; Other marks may result from its use . MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL Information furnished by WD is granted by WD...