Troubleshooting - Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3.0 User Manual

Troubleshooting

This section contains troubleshooting information for the Aegis Secure Key. If you
encounter any of the following problems when using the Aegis Secure Key, refer to
the corresponding answers.
Q: What can I do if I forget the User PIN?
A: Use your Admin PIN to enter the Admin Mode and create another User PIN.
Q: What can I do if I forget the Admin PIN?
A: There is no other way to retrieve the Admin PIN except a complete reset of the
Aegis Secure Key. After a complete reset, all data will be lost and you will need to
initialize, allocate and format the Aegis Secure Key manually.
Q: Why did the operating system not recognize the Aegis Secure Key, after I did
a complete re-set of the drive?
A: You need to initialize, allocate and format the Aegis Secure Key manually. For
more information, refer to Initializing and Formatting the Aegis Secure Key After a
Complete Reset in this manual.
Q: How do I use the Aegis Secure Key without a PIN?
A: As a full disk encryption product, the Aegis Secure Key can never be used without
a PIN.
Q: What encryption algorithm is used in this product?
A: The Aegis Secure Key uses AES 256-bit algorithm.
Q: Why could I not initialize, partition, or format the Aegis Secure Key?
A: Ensure that you have administrator privileges. You will need Admin privileges to
use the Disk Management Utility.
Q: The LED is blinking RED and I can't enter a code. Why?
A: Somebody has tried to access the key and the code has been entered 10 times
incorrectly (see Brute Force section of this manual.)
Q: The key seems warm to the touch, is this normal?
A: Yes. The SSD in the case runs hotter than a standard flash key. The cooling
features use the case to dissipate the heat.
Q: Is there any way to recover my data if I forget the PIN?
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