Western Digital WD40000H2NC User Manual - Page 6

MY BOOK 3.0 USER MANUAL PCIe Adapter Card The PCIe adapter card enables your computer to transfer data at USB 3.0 super speeds. The adapter card comes with an attached full-height bracket and an optional half-height bracket. With the adapter card connected to the motherboard, your computer has two USB 3.0 ports. One end of the cable connects to one of these ports, while the other end connects to the My Book 3.0 drive. (See section above.) Note: You can connect a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 cable to a USB 3.0 port on the adapter card, but a connected USB 2.0 device will only run at USB 2.0 speeds. Optional Accessories For information on optional accessories for this product, visit: US Canada Europe All others www.shopwd.com or www.wdstore.com www.shopwd.ca or www.wdstore.ca www.shopwd.eu or www.wdstore.eu Contact WD Technical Support in your region. For a list of Technical Support contacts, visit support.wdc.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. System Requirements • Windows® XP • Windows Vista® • Windows 7 • Available PCIe slot (for kits that include a PCIe adapter card) Note: Compatibility of the PCIe adapter card may vary depending on your computer's hardware configuration and operating system. For highest performance and reliability, install the latest updates and service pack (SP). For Windows, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. Drive Format Your My Book Essential drive is preformatted as a single NTFS partition for compatibility with all updated Windows operating systems. ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 3