Western Digital Black Quick Install Guide - Page 2

Kit Contents WD Black2 Dual Drive WD 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 USB Adapter Cable (for cloning) Introducing WD Black2 Dual Drive, a revolutionary storage solution that is specifically designed for the modern enthusiast. The power of two, WD Black2 Dual Drive is a fusion of a fully accessible solid-state drive for your operating system with a generous capacity hard drive for personal data and large files. It is the must-have upgrade solution for your single drive PC. Compatibility Windows® 8.1/8/7/Vista Windows XP (32-bit) Note: Compatibility may vary depending on your hardware configuration and operating system. „ OEM recovery partitions generated at the factory by computer manufacturers cannot be replicated. „ When drive security is enabled, only the SSD portion is considered secure. The HDD portion of the drive is still accessible when the drive is locked. „ These drives are not recommended or designed for use in RAID environments. „ Windows Storage Spaces feature is not supported. „ NVidia storage drivers are not supported. „ Systems using 28 bit LBA addressing may not be supported. „ A partition may not span across the SSD to the HDD. Unpacking & Drive Handling WD hard drives are precision instruments and should be handled with care during unpacking and installation. Hard drives can be damaged by rough handling, shock and vibration, or electrostatic discharge (ESD). Be aware of the following precautions: „ This product contains no userserviceable parts; refer servicing to WD-authorized personnel only. „ Do not unpack the dual drive until you are ready to install it. The dual drive is packaged in an antistatic bag. „ To avoid ESD problems, ground yourself by touching the metal chassis of the computer before handling the dual drive. Articles of clothing generate static electricity. Do not allow clothing to come in direct contact with the dual drive or circuit board components. „ Handle the dual drive by its sides only. Avoid touching the circuit board components on the bottom of the dual drive. „ Do not drop, shake, or knock down the dual drive. „ Do not stack dual drives or stand your dual drive on its edge. „ Do not press on the top cover of the dual drive. Important: It is recommended that you back up the contents of your original drive prior to installing the dual drive. WD assumes no responsibility for any loss of data that may occur in the cloning or installation process and will not be held liable for data recovery services. To back up your existing data or clone your current hard drive before installing your new WD dual drive, see "Option 1: New Operating System (OS) Installation" on page 3. or "Option 2: Cloning Your Existing Hard Drive" on page 4. 2 | WD Black2 Dual Drive Quick Install Guide