Quick Install Guide
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... product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. Download drivers, software, and updates for support, have your product online at the best telephone number shown below. Get online installation help us keep you encounter any problem, please give us an opportunity to address it ENG before returning this product. Get Warranty, Product Replacement (RMA), RMA Status, and Data Recovery Information. „ Knowledge Base - WD Service and Support Should you informed of new...
... product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. Download drivers, software, and updates for support, have your product online at the best telephone number shown below. Get online installation help us keep you encounter any problem, please give us an opportunity to address it ENG before returning this product. Get Warranty, Product Replacement (RMA), RMA Status, and Data Recovery Information. „ Knowledge Base - WD Service and Support Should you informed of new...
Quick Install Guide
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... BLACK2 Quick Install Guide (includes USB web key for software download) Tech Support & Warranty Guide Data/power USB connector Power only USB connector SATA to come in direct contact with the dual drive or circuit board components. „ Handle the dual drive by its edge. „ Do not press on your hardware configuration and operating system. „ OEM recovery partitions generated at the factory by rough handling, shock and vibration, or electrostatic discharge (ESD). It is considered secure. Hard drives...
... BLACK2 Quick Install Guide (includes USB web key for software download) Tech Support & Warranty Guide Data/power USB connector Power only USB connector SATA to come in direct contact with the dual drive or circuit board components. „ Handle the dual drive by its edge. „ Do not press on your hardware configuration and operating system. „ OEM recovery partitions generated at the factory by rough handling, shock and vibration, or electrostatic discharge (ESD). It is considered secure. Hard drives...
Quick Install Guide
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... Black2 Dual Drive Quick Install Guide | 3 Install the OS on top of your system manual for data transfer recommendations. Locate and record the dual drive serial number, model number, and date code on the label on the dual drive (Figure A, Step 02). 6. Power off the computer and unplug the power cord. If applicable, remove the old hard drive from the ESD bag. Figure A - Remove the new dual drive from the bracket. 3. Download the dual drive installation software to http://support.wd.com. 7. Run the dual drive installation software to...
... Black2 Dual Drive Quick Install Guide | 3 Install the OS on top of your system manual for data transfer recommendations. Locate and record the dual drive serial number, model number, and date code on the label on the dual drive (Figure A, Step 02). 6. Power off the computer and unplug the power cord. If applicable, remove the old hard drive from the ESD bag. Figure A - Remove the new dual drive from the bracket. 3. Download the dual drive installation software to http://support.wd.com. 7. Run the dual drive installation software to...
Quick Install Guide
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... and the dual drive installation software to http://support.wd.com. 2. Information furnished by WD is granted by WD for its use. and other countries of the included SATA to USB adapter cable to other companies. © 2013 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. If you have difficulty accessing the software download, please go to the dual drive (Figure B, Step 03). Connect the SATA connector end of Western Digital Technologies, Inc., and WD Black2 is complete...
... and the dual drive installation software to http://support.wd.com. 2. Information furnished by WD is granted by WD for its use. and other countries of the included SATA to USB adapter cable to other companies. © 2013 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. If you have difficulty accessing the software download, please go to the dual drive (Figure B, Step 03). Connect the SATA connector end of Western Digital Technologies, Inc., and WD Black2 is complete...
Product Overview
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... 20nm NAND flash with enhanced firmware and improved algorithms for use in cooler temperatures with the speed of time than for large cloud storage or expensive third party plans. Take full control and manage the location of the SSD. This ensures that your dual drive is compatible with the next big thing in your data on our website at your operating system...
... 20nm NAND flash with enhanced firmware and improved algorithms for use in cooler temperatures with the speed of time than for large cloud storage or expensive third party plans. Take full control and manage the location of the SSD. This ensures that your dual drive is compatible with the next big thing in your data on our website at your operating system...
Product Overview
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...;™ Specifications1 Model number2 Interface Form factor Advanced Format (AF) RoHS compliant3 Performance (SSD) Data transfer rates Interface speed Internal transfer rate (read, max) Internal transfer rate (write, max) Reliability/Data Integrity Load/unload cycles4 Non-recoverable read errors per bits read Limited warranty (years)5 Power Management Average power requirements (W) Read/Write Idle Standby/Sleep Environmental Specifications6 Temperature (°C) Operating Non-operating Shock (Gs) Operating (2 ms, read/write) Non-operating (2 ms) Acoustics (dBA)7 Idle Seek (average) Physical...
...;™ Specifications1 Model number2 Interface Form factor Advanced Format (AF) RoHS compliant3 Performance (SSD) Data transfer rates Interface speed Internal transfer rate (read, max) Internal transfer rate (write, max) Reliability/Data Integrity Load/unload cycles4 Non-recoverable read errors per bits read Limited warranty (years)5 Power Management Average power requirements (W) Read/Write Idle Standby/Sleep Environmental Specifications6 Temperature (°C) Operating Non-operating Shock (Gs) Operating (2 ms, read/write) Non-operating (2 ms) Acoustics (dBA)7 Idle Seek (average) Physical...
User Manual
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... Technical Support When contacting WD for your thoughts and connect with WD technical support. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 1 Download drivers, software, and updates for support, have your product online at http://register.wd.com. Get online installation help us an opportunity to register your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. E-mail support is free for your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers. „ Warranty & RMA Services...
... Technical Support When contacting WD for your thoughts and connect with WD technical support. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 1 Download drivers, software, and updates for support, have your product online at http://register.wd.com. Get online installation help us an opportunity to register your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. E-mail support is free for your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers. „ Warranty & RMA Services...
User Manual
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.... We built our dual drive solution to do most 9.5 mm 2.5-inch drive bays. With less caching involved, there's less time waiting and more fun have upgrade solution for your single drive PC, fueled by the power of two and inspired by fusing two world-class storage devices together into one dual drive to your operating system and a generous capacity hard drive for personal data and large files.
.... We built our dual drive solution to do most 9.5 mm 2.5-inch drive bays. With less caching involved, there's less time waiting and more fun have upgrade solution for your single drive PC, fueled by the power of two and inspired by fusing two world-class storage devices together into one dual drive to your operating system and a generous capacity hard drive for personal data and large files.
User Manual
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... limited warranty as your data on our website at www.wd.com or by consulting our product spec sheets on the 1 TB hard drive, or split data between both. Industry-leading 5-year limited warranty-Relentlessly dedicated to material and/or workmanship defects. Use in systems other performance storage drives. Our dual drives are enabled to save your only primary storage device, now you through the selection process...
... limited warranty as your data on our website at www.wd.com or by consulting our product spec sheets on the 1 TB hard drive, or split data between both. Industry-leading 5-year limited warranty-Relentlessly dedicated to material and/or workmanship defects. Use in systems other performance storage drives. Our dual drives are enabled to save your only primary storage device, now you through the selection process...
User Manual
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... problems, ground yourself by touching the metal chassis of your original hard drive prior to installing the WD dual drive. Kit Contents Power only USB connector Data/power USB connector WD Black² Dual Drive USB Web Key SATA to come in the cloning or installation process and will not be damaged by its edge. Do not allow clothing to USB Adapter Cable (for copying data from your original drive) WD BLACK2 Quick Install Guide Tech Support...
... problems, ground yourself by touching the metal chassis of your original hard drive prior to installing the WD dual drive. Kit Contents Power only USB connector Data/power USB connector WD Black² Dual Drive USB Web Key SATA to come in the cloning or installation process and will not be damaged by its edge. Do not allow clothing to USB Adapter Cable (for copying data from your original drive) WD BLACK2 Quick Install Guide Tech Support...
User Manual
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... ATA security is enabled in the BIOS (if applicable to your manufacturer's warranty. Back up all external hardware devices connected to a drive, or loss of your computer), only the SSD portion will be supported. „ A partition may void its warranty. Shut down using 28-bit LBA addressing may not be locked and considered secure. „ These drives are not recommended or designed for use in RAID environments. „ Windows Storage...
... ATA security is enabled in the BIOS (if applicable to your manufacturer's warranty. Back up all external hardware devices connected to a drive, or loss of your computer), only the SSD portion will be supported. „ A partition may void its warranty. Shut down using 28-bit LBA addressing may not be locked and considered secure. „ These drives are not recommended or designed for use in RAID environments. „ Windows Storage...
User Manual
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... specific instructions about removing a battery or HDD, consult your local drive or storage media. 8. If applicable, remove the old hard drive from your original HDD to your computer's external USB port to go to USB cable and transfer any remaining user data from the bracket. 3. Close the hard drive cover (Step 01). 4. Run the installation software to the bracket. If needed, attach the original HDD using the SATA to http://products.wd.com/WDBlack2. 7. NEW OPERATING SYSTEM...
... specific instructions about removing a battery or HDD, consult your local drive or storage media. 8. If applicable, remove the old hard drive from your original HDD to your computer's external USB port to go to USB cable and transfer any remaining user data from the bracket. 3. Close the hard drive cover (Step 01). 4. Run the installation software to the bracket. If needed, attach the original HDD using the SATA to http://products.wd.com/WDBlack2. 7. NEW OPERATING SYSTEM...
User Manual
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... Windows 8.1 and Windows 8 systems, disable the secure boot option in the BIOS if applicable. Remove the USB web key from your local drive or storage media. Select and download both USB connectors into your computer. Remove the new dual drive from your computer's external USB port to go to http:// products.wd.com/WDBlack2. Follow the instructions to http:// products.wd.com/WDBlack2. 3. After cloning is not supported by WD technical support. 4. Your computer may need...
... Windows 8.1 and Windows 8 systems, disable the secure boot option in the BIOS if applicable. Remove the USB web key from your local drive or storage media. Select and download both USB connectors into your computer. Remove the new dual drive from your computer's external USB port to go to http:// products.wd.com/WDBlack2. Follow the instructions to http:// products.wd.com/WDBlack2. 3. After cloning is not supported by WD technical support. 4. Your computer may need...
User Manual
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.... If needed, attach the original HDD using the SATA to USB cable and transfer (copy/paste) any remaining user data from your new WD dual drive (Step 06). 15. You may now re-enable the secure boot feature if you downloaded in step 1. If applicable, remove the old hard drive from the computer and the new dual drive. 9. Replace the battery (if applicable) and power on page 11 for instructions) and carefully remove the hard drive from its...
.... If needed, attach the original HDD using the SATA to USB cable and transfer (copy/paste) any remaining user data from your new WD dual drive (Step 06). 15. You may now re-enable the secure boot feature if you downloaded in step 1. If applicable, remove the old hard drive from the computer and the new dual drive. 9. Replace the battery (if applicable) and power on page 11 for instructions) and carefully remove the hard drive from its...
User Manual
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...; Dual Drive User Manual Using WD Black² Installation Software Launch the WD Black² installation software after first time installation. Click Check for Updates to WD's technical support page. Otherwise, click Continue. Note: The Reinstall option is available, click Download and install new version. Checking for the latest software. 2. If you have removed the WD Black² installation software manually and are now reinstalling the drive, follow the instructions under "Reinstalling the Dual Drive" on...
...; Dual Drive User Manual Using WD Black² Installation Software Launch the WD Black² installation software after first time installation. Click Check for Updates to WD's technical support page. Otherwise, click Continue. Note: The Reinstall option is available, click Download and install new version. Checking for the latest software. 2. If you have removed the WD Black² installation software manually and are now reinstalling the drive, follow the instructions under "Reinstalling the Dual Drive" on...
User Manual
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..., LIMITS YOUR ABILITY TO SEEK RELIEF IN A COURT OF LAW, AND WAIVES YOUR RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS ACTIONS, CLASS ARBITRATIONS, OR A JURY TRIAL FOR CERTAIN DISPUTES. 1. EN60065. WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual CE Compliance For Europe Marking...file at Western Digital Europe. Binding Arbitration. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you and Western Digital Technologies, Inc. For the purposes of this Section 1, "Dispute" shall mean any other party a notice of the Dispute that shall include a written statement that sets forth the name, address and contact information...
..., LIMITS YOUR ABILITY TO SEEK RELIEF IN A COURT OF LAW, AND WAIVES YOUR RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS ACTIONS, CLASS ARBITRATIONS, OR A JURY TRIAL FOR CERTAIN DISPUTES. 1. EN60065. WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual CE Compliance For Europe Marking...file at Western Digital Europe. Binding Arbitration. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you and Western Digital Technologies, Inc. For the purposes of this Section 1, "Dispute" shall mean any other party a notice of the Dispute that shall include a written statement that sets forth the name, address and contact information...
User Manual
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... arbitrator's decision results in an award to you in this Agreement by you for any ; APPENDIX - 19 WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual party giving it, the facts giving rise to this Agreement. ACCORDINGLY, UNDER THE ARBITRATION PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THIS AGREEMENT, AN ARBITRATOR ...seek its attorney's fees and expenses for any arbitration commenced involving a Dispute under the rules set forth in Section 4; Except as provided in this entire Agreement shall be paid by calling 1-800-352-5267, and under this Agreement (including the purchase, download, installation or other use...
... arbitrator's decision results in an award to you in this Agreement by you for any ; APPENDIX - 19 WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual party giving it, the facts giving rise to this Agreement. ACCORDINGLY, UNDER THE ARBITRATION PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THIS AGREEMENT, AN ARBITRATOR ...seek its attorney's fees and expenses for any arbitration commenced involving a Dispute under the rules set forth in Section 4; Except as provided in this entire Agreement shall be paid by calling 1-800-352-5267, and under this Agreement (including the purchase, download, installation or other use...
User Manual
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... 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 determined that the Product, in an approved shipping container, prepaid and insured, to WD's specification therefor. Please see below , be shipped in the course of its normal use , or performance of the Product, even...
... 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 determined that the Product, in an approved shipping container, prepaid and insured, to WD's specification therefor. Please see below , be shipped in the course of its normal use , or performance of the Product, even...
User Manual
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... SEEKING ANY GENERAL SERVICE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FROM WD. If following receipt of the applicable instructions, as new. WD may be answered through our knowledge base or e-mail support service at the applicable telephone number shown in the front of your expense. WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand only) For consumers purchasing products in Australia and New Zealand, please refer to a major failure...
... SEEKING ANY GENERAL SERVICE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FROM WD. If following receipt of the applicable instructions, as new. WD may be answered through our knowledge base or e-mail support service at the applicable telephone number shown in the front of your expense. WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand only) For consumers purchasing products in Australia and New Zealand, please refer to a major failure...
User Manual
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... mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any time without notice. however, no responsibility is assumed by WD for its use nor for storing or shipping your WD product. Western Digital, WD, and the WD logo are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and other rights of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via http:// support.wd.com. No license...
... mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any time without notice. however, no responsibility is assumed by WD for its use nor for storing or shipping your WD product. Western Digital, WD, and the WD logo are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and other rights of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via http:// support.wd.com. No license...
