Western Digital Black2 User Manual
Western Digital Black2 User Manual

Western Digital Black2 User Manual

Dual drive

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  • Page 1 WD BLACK ² ™ Dual Drive User Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important User Information ....1 WD Service and Support ....... . . 1 Recording Your WD Product Information .
  • Page 3: Important User Information

    WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual Important User Information WD Service and Support Should you encounter any problem, please give us an opportunity to address it before returning this product. Most technical support questions can be answered through our knowledge base or e-mail support service at http://support.wd.com. If the answer is not available or, if you prefer, please contact WD at the best telephone number shown below.
  • Page 4: Recording Your Wd Product Information

    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. You can find this information on the label on the top of the drive. You should also note the date of purchase.
  • Page 5: Product Overview

    WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual Product Overview Introducing the WD Black² Dual Drive, a revolutionary storage solution that is specifically designed for the modern enthusiast whether you are a creative pro, gamer or PC builder. WD Black² is the fusion of a fully accessible solid-state drive for your operating system and a generous capacity hard drive for personal data and large files.
  • Page 6: Applications

    WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual You take the control—With WD Black² the decision is yours. Safer than using an SSD as your only primary storage device, now you are enabled to save your data on the 1 TB hard drive, or split data between both. Duplicate the data of your SSD onto the hard drive and remove the need for large cloud storage or expensive third party plans.
  • Page 7: Installation Guidelines

    WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual Installation Guidelines Important: It is recommended that you back up the contents of your original hard drive prior to installing the WD 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.
  • Page 8: Compatibility

    WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual Compatibility The dual drive is compatible with the following operating systems: ® Windows Windows 8 Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP (32-bit version only) Note: Compatibility may vary depending on your hardware configuration and operating system. Limitations OEM recovery partitions generated at the factory by computer manufacturers cannot be replicated.
  • Page 9: Getting Started

    WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual Getting Started 1. Gather these materials and tools: WD Black² Dual Drive kit; computer system manual; operating system DVD or CD and instructions; third party drivers/ installation discs (e.g., for graphic card installation); Phillips and flat-blade screwdrivers.
  • Page 10: New Operating System (Os) Installation

    WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual New Operating System (OS) Installation Note: To clone your existing HDD, follow the instructions under “Cloning Your Existing Hard Drive” on page 9. The illustrations in this chapter are for reference only. Your computer may look slightly different. For specific instructions about removing a battery or HDD, consult your computer’s manual or the manufacturer.
  • Page 11: Cloning Your Existing Hard Drive

    WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual Cloning Your Existing Hard Drive Note: The illustrations in this chapter are for reference only. Your computer may look slightly different. For specific instructions about removing a battery or HDD, consult your computer’s manual or the manufacturer.
  • Page 12 WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual 8. Disconnect the SATA to USB adapter cable from the computer and the new dual drive. 9. Remove the notebook battery. 10. Remove the system cover or open the notebook/remove the hard drive PC cover panel (refer to your computer manual for instructions) and carefully remove the hard drive from its slot (Step 04).
  • Page 13: Wd Black² Installation Software

    WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual WD Black² Installation Software The WD Black² installation software assists with dual drive installation. The software is available via the USB key included with the dual drive and is also available for download at http://products.wd.com/WDBlack2. Installing Your WD Black²...
  • Page 14 WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual 4. Click Install. 5. The License Agreement screen displays. Click I accept this agreement if you agree to the EULA, then click Next. 6. The Setup Summary screen displays information about your WD Black² drive, including installation location.
  • Page 15 WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual Note: A Windows-generated Reboot Required dialog box may appear. If this occurs, make sure to save all your data and close any open programs, then click Restart now.   8. The Installation Complete screen displays. Click Finish to complete the installation.
  • Page 16: Using Wd Black² Installation Software

    WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual Using WD Black² Installation Software Launch the WD Black² installation software after physical drive installation to access the following functions: Check for Updates—Clicking this option checks for the latest software (it is recommended that you run the latest version of the installation software). Reinstall WD Black²...
  • Page 17 WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual Reinstalling the Dual Drive This procedure is useful for resetting the size of the primary operating system partitions without losing any data. 1. You must delete enough data from the SSD partition to ensure that it is less than 100 GB.
  • Page 18 WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual Removing the Dual Drive Follow the steps below to properly uninstall the dual drive. CAUTION: Removing the dual drive will result in the loss of all data on your dual drive. Back up your data to external or online storage before proceeding.
  • Page 19: Appendix

    WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual Appendix Regulatory Compliance Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Class B Information Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 20: Binding Individual Arbitration And Class Action Waiver Agreement

    WAIVES YOUR RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS ACTIONS, CLASS ARBITRATIONS, OR A JURY TRIAL FOR CERTAIN DISPUTES. 1. Disputes. The terms of this Agreement shall apply to all Disputes between you and Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively, “WDT”). For the purposes of this Agreement and subject to the exclusions provided in this Section 1, “Dispute”...
  • Page 21 Dispute, and the relief requested (the “Dispute Notice”). The Dispute Notice to WDT must be addressed to: Western Digital Technologies, Inc., ATTN: Legal Department, 3355 Michelson Drive, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92612, U.S.A. (the “WDT Notice Address”). The Dispute Notice to you will be sent by certified mail to the most recent address we have on file or otherwise in our records for you.
  • Page 22: Warranty Policy And Limitations

    WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual Warranty Policy and Limitations No limited warranty is provided by WD unless your WD Product ("Product") was purchased from an authorized distributor or authorized reseller. Distributors may sell Products to resellers who then sell Products to end users. Please see below for warranty information or obtaining service.
  • Page 23: Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand Only)

    WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand only) For consumers purchasing products in Australia and New Zealand, please refer to this warranty information. Nothing in this warranty modifies or excludes your legal rights under the Australian Competition and Consumer Act or the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act.
  • Page 24 Western Digital, WD, and the WD logo are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries: and WD Black² is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.

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