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...solid-state competition. It's just what you've been asking for use in the storage industry. Compatible Our revolutionary WD Black² dual drive is designed for and it our mission to design a solution that delivers the ultimate PC experience. You take the control With ...defects in materials and workmanship in ultra-fast performance storage. Industry-leading 5-year limited warranty Relentlessly dedicated to your data, the WD Black² dual drive carries the same industry-leading 5-year limited warranty as your only primary storage device, now you love to material and/or workmanship ...
...solid-state competition. It's just what you've been asking for use in the storage industry. Compatible Our revolutionary WD Black² dual drive is designed for and it our mission to design a solution that delivers the ultimate PC experience. You take the control With ...defects in materials and workmanship in ultra-fast performance storage. Industry-leading 5-year limited warranty Relentlessly dedicated to your data, the WD Black² dual drive carries the same industry-leading 5-year limited warranty as your only primary storage device, now you love to material and/or workmanship ...
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WD Black²™ Specifications1 Model number2 Interface Form factor Advanced Format (AF) RoHS compliant3 Performance (SSD) Data transfer rates Interface speed Internal transfer rate (read, max) ...
WD Black²™ Specifications1 Model number2 Interface Form factor Advanced Format (AF) RoHS compliant3 Performance (SSD) Data transfer rates Interface speed Internal transfer rate (read, max) ...
User Manual
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... WD for your WD product or software. WD Community - E-mail support is free for your WD product. Registration - IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 1 WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual 1 Important User Information WD Service and Support Should you encounter any problem, please give us keep you prefer, please contact WD at the...
... WD for your WD product or software. WD Community - E-mail support is free for your WD product. Registration - IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 1 WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual 1 Important User Information WD Service and Support Should you encounter any problem, please give us keep you prefer, please contact WD at the...
User Manual
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You can find this information on the label on the top of purchase. You should also note the date of the drive. This information may be required when requesting technical support. WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual Recording Your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial and model number of your new WD product. Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 2
You can find this information on the label on the top of purchase. You should also note the date of the drive. This information may be required when requesting technical support. WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual Recording Your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial and model number of your new WD product. Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION - 2
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... created specifically for the modern enthusiast whether you . The WD Black² dual drive solves your SSD with nearly inaudible operation. WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual 2 Product Overview Introducing the WD Black² Dual Drive, a revolutionary storage solution that are poised to do most 9.5 mm 2.5-inch drive bays. The result is built by you to migrate larger data...
... created specifically for the modern enthusiast whether you . The WD Black² dual drive solves your SSD with nearly inaudible operation. WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual 2 Product Overview Introducing the WD Black² Dual Drive, a revolutionary storage solution that are poised to do most 9.5 mm 2.5-inch drive bays. The result is built by you to migrate larger data...
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... storage or expensive third party plans. Take full control and manage the location of your dual drive is yours. WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual You take the control-With WD Black² the decision is compatible with and functions properly in the system for use in ...time than using an SSD as your data, the WD Black² dual drive carries the same industry-leading 5-year limited warranty as WD's other performance storage drives. Use in systems other power computing applications. WD Black² dual drives are enabled to your only primary storage device, now ...
... storage or expensive third party plans. Take full control and manage the location of your dual drive is yours. WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual You take the control-With WD Black² the decision is compatible with and functions properly in the system for use in ...time than using an SSD as your data, the WD Black² dual drive carries the same industry-leading 5-year limited warranty as WD's other performance storage drives. Use in systems other power computing applications. WD Black² dual drives are enabled to your only primary storage device, now ...
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... connector Data/power USB connector WD Black² Dual Drive USB Web Key SATA to installing the WD dual drive. Dual drives can be damaged by touching the metal chassis of the dual drive. Do not drop, shake, or knock down the dual drive. Do not stack hard drives or stand your original drive) WD BLACK2 Quick Install Guide Tech Support & Limited...
... connector Data/power USB connector WD Black² Dual Drive USB Web Key SATA to installing the WD dual drive. Dual drives can be damaged by touching the metal chassis of the dual drive. Do not drop, shake, or knock down the dual drive. Do not stack hard drives or stand your original drive) WD BLACK2 Quick Install Guide Tech Support & Limited...
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...data from your existing HDD. 3. WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual Compatibility The dual drive is off, in the suspend state, or in hibernation, turn the computer on your manufacturer's warranty. Back up all external hardware devices connected to your computer to a drive, or loss of data, observe these ...is enabled in the BIOS (if applicable to your computer), only the SSD portion will be locked and considered secure. These drives are not recommended or designed for use in RAID environments. Windows Storage Spaces feature is not supported. NVidia storage ...
...data from your existing HDD. 3. WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual Compatibility The dual drive is off, in the suspend state, or in hibernation, turn the computer on your manufacturer's warranty. Back up all external hardware devices connected to your computer to a drive, or loss of data, observe these ...is enabled in the BIOS (if applicable to your computer), only the SSD portion will be locked and considered secure. These drives are not recommended or designed for use in RAID environments. Windows Storage Spaces feature is not supported. NVidia storage ...
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... make the full capacity available. Locate and record the dual drive serial number, model number, and date code on the label on top of the drive. 4. Gather these materials and tools: WD Black² Dual Drive kit; You must use . INSTALLATION GUIDELINES - 7 Please note that the dual drive is shipped with only the SSD capacity visible and available...
... make the full capacity available. Locate and record the dual drive serial number, model number, and date code on the label on top of the drive. 4. Gather these materials and tools: WD Black² Dual Drive kit; You must use . INSTALLATION GUIDELINES - 7 Please note that the dual drive is shipped with only the SSD capacity visible and available...
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... 03). Remove the new dual drive from the bracket. 3. If applicable, remove the old hard drive from the ESD bag. Close the hard drive cover (Step 01). 4. The illustrations in our knowledge base at http://support.wd.com 10. WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual 4 New Operating... System (OS) Installation Note: To clone your existing HDD, follow the instructions under "Cloning Your Existing Hard Drive" on SSDPartial Dual Drive Note: If you have difficulty accessing the software download...
... 03). Remove the new dual drive from the bracket. 3. If applicable, remove the old hard drive from the ESD bag. Close the hard drive cover (Step 01). 4. The illustrations in our knowledge base at http://support.wd.com 10. WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual 4 New Operating... System (OS) Installation Note: To clone your existing HDD, follow the instructions under "Cloning Your Existing Hard Drive" on SSDPartial Dual Drive Note: If you have difficulty accessing the software download...
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...and Windows 8 systems, disable the secure boot option in our knowledge base at http://support.wd.com if your original drive to Article #1018 or the WD Black² dual drive FAQ at http://products.wd.com/WDBlack2 for further details. Connect the SATA connector end of such software is USB ... Refer to the software download site (Step 01). Remove the USB web key from your computer's manual or the manufacturer. 1. WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual Note: You can use third-party cloning software instead of Acronis True Image WD Edition, but the use of the included SATA...
...and Windows 8 systems, disable the secure boot option in our knowledge base at http://support.wd.com if your original drive to Article #1018 or the WD Black² dual drive FAQ at http://products.wd.com/WDBlack2 for further details. Connect the SATA connector end of such software is USB ... Refer to the software download site (Step 01). Remove the USB web key from your computer's manual or the manufacturer. 1. WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual Note: You can use third-party cloning software instead of Acronis True Image WD Edition, but the use of the included SATA...
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Your computer should automatically recognize the new dual drive. CLONING YOUR EXISTING HARD DRIVE - 10 WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual 8. If applicable, attach the new dual drive to activate and partition the HDD (Step 05). See "WD Black² Installation Software" on your original HDD to USB cable and ... Remove the notebook battery. 10. Run the WD Black² Installation Software that you disabled it in step number 2 to the bracket. Insert the dual drive into the slot. Disconnect the SATA to your new WD dual drive (Step 06). 15. Remove the system cover or ...
Your computer should automatically recognize the new dual drive. CLONING YOUR EXISTING HARD DRIVE - 10 WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual 8. If applicable, attach the new dual drive to activate and partition the HDD (Step 05). See "WD Black² Installation Software" on your original HDD to USB cable and ... Remove the notebook battery. 10. Run the WD Black² Installation Software that you disabled it in step number 2 to the bracket. Insert the dual drive into the slot. Disconnect the SATA to your new WD dual drive (Step 06). 15. Remove the system cover or ...
User Manual
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...run the program. Click on the language of your choice to continue. 3. Run the WD Black² installation software after downloading it via the USB key included with dual drive installation. The software is available via the included USB key or from http://products.wd.com/...WDBlack2. 2. WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual 6 WD Black² Installation Software The WD Black² installation software assists with the dual drive and is also available ...
...run the program. Click on the language of your choice to continue. 3. Run the WD Black² installation software after downloading it via the USB key included with dual drive installation. The software is available via the included USB key or from http://products.wd.com/...WDBlack2. 2. WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual 6 WD Black² Installation Software The WD Black² installation software assists with the dual drive and is also available ...
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Click Install. Click Proceed. 7. WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual 5. The Installation Progress screen displays. Click I accept this agreement if you agree to the EULA, then click Next. 6. WD BLACK² INSTALLATION SOFTWARE - 12 The License Agreement screen displays. 4. The Setup Summary screen displays information about your WD Black² drive, including installation location.
Click Install. Click Proceed. 7. WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual 5. The Installation Progress screen displays. Click I accept this agreement if you agree to the EULA, then click Next. 6. WD BLACK² INSTALLATION SOFTWARE - 12 The License Agreement screen displays. 4. The Setup Summary screen displays information about your WD Black² drive, including installation location.
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The Installation Complete screen displays. Click Finish to save all your data and close any open programs, then click Restart now. 8. If this occurs, make sure to complete the installation. WD BLACK² INSTALLATION SOFTWARE - 13 WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual Note: A Windows-generated Reboot Required dialog box may appear.
The Installation Complete screen displays. Click Finish to save all your data and close any open programs, then click Restart now. 8. If this occurs, make sure to complete the installation. WD BLACK² INSTALLATION SOFTWARE - 13 WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual Note: A Windows-generated Reboot Required dialog box may appear.
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... Updates to access the following functions: Check for Updates-Clicking this option launches the reinstall procedure for your dual drive. WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual Using WD Black² Installation Software Launch the WD Black² installation software after first time installation. If you to WD's technical support page. Follow the instructions under "Reinstalling...
... Updates to access the following functions: Check for Updates-Clicking this option launches the reinstall procedure for your dual drive. WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual Using WD Black² Installation Software Launch the WD Black² installation software after first time installation. If you to WD's technical support page. Follow the instructions under "Reinstalling...
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... SSD partition to fit on the HDD portion of the drive you will need to move the data to continue. 6. Click Reinstall WD Black² Dual Drive. 5. WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual Reinstalling the Dual Drive This procedure is a partition on just the SSD portion of the dual drive. 2. This allows the reinstallation process to reduce the size of... size of the partition to ensure that it is less than 100 GB. Click Proceed to another location and delete the partition. 3. Run the WD Black² installation software. 4.
... SSD partition to fit on the HDD portion of the drive you will need to move the data to continue. 6. Click Reinstall WD Black² Dual Drive. 5. WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual Reinstalling the Dual Drive This procedure is a partition on just the SSD portion of the dual drive. 2. This allows the reinstallation process to reduce the size of... size of the partition to ensure that it is less than 100 GB. Click Proceed to another location and delete the partition. 3. Run the WD Black² installation software. 4.
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Remove data from the HDD portion of all data on your data to continue with the dual drive uninstall. 5. Launch the WD Black² installation software and click Remove WD Black² Dual Drive. 4. Click Restart Now to properly uninstall the dual drive. The Uninstallation Progress screen displays. 6. The Uninstallation Complete screen displays. Delete the HDD partition in the...
Remove data from the HDD portion of all data on your data to continue with the dual drive uninstall. 5. Launch the WD Black² installation software and click Remove WD Black² Dual Drive. 4. Click Restart Now to properly uninstall the dual drive. The Uninstallation Progress screen displays. 6. The Uninstallation Complete screen displays. Delete the HDD partition in the...
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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 Class B. This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, UL 60950-1: Sûreté d'é... radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in power unit marked "Class 2." Safety Compliance Approved for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of Information Technology Equipment. WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual 7 Appendix Regulatory Compliance Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Class B Information Operation of this equipment does cause harmful interference to...
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 Class B. This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, UL 60950-1: Sûreté d'é... radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in power unit marked "Class 2." Safety Compliance Approved for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of Information Technology Equipment. WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual 7 Appendix Regulatory Compliance Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Class B Information Operation of this equipment does cause harmful interference to...
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... SECRET MISAPPROPRIATION, (B) PATENT INFRINGEMENT, (C) COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT AND MISUSE, AND (D) TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT AND DILUTION. 2. READ CAREFULLY. WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual CE Compliance For Europe Marking by the CE symbol indicates compliance of this Agreement memorializes a transaction in interstate commerce; ...purposes of the individual party seeking relief and only to the extent necessary to all Disputes between you and Western Digital Technologies, Inc. The arbitrator may award declaratory or injunctive relief only in favor of this Agreement and subject ...
... SECRET MISAPPROPRIATION, (B) PATENT INFRINGEMENT, (C) COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT AND MISUSE, AND (D) TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT AND DILUTION. 2. READ CAREFULLY. WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual CE Compliance For Europe Marking by the CE symbol indicates compliance of this Agreement memorializes a transaction in interstate commerce; ...purposes of the individual party seeking relief and only to the extent necessary to all Disputes between you and Western Digital Technologies, Inc. The arbitrator may award declaratory or injunctive relief only in favor of this Agreement and subject ...