Connecting The Drive - Western Digital WD Dual-option User Manual

Connecting the Drive

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Caution: Do not drop or jolt the unit or attempt to open the unit and service it yourself.
These actions will void the warranty.
Note: To determine whether your system supports USB 2.0, see "Frequently Asked
Questions" on page 26.
Select Your Interface Configuration:
IMPORTANT: WD recommends connecting using both USB and FireWire interfaces for
optimum performance. Because the memory card reader and USB hub are USB-supported
devices, enabling them requires a USB connection. If you choose the FireWire only interface,
note that the USB hub including the memory card reader on the Media Center will NOT be
active.
USB and FireWire - The built-in memory card reader (Media Center) and USB hub
!
transfer files to and from your computer through the USB connection while the external
hard drive utilizes FireWire. WD recommends this configuration for optimum
performance.
USB only - The external hard drive, memory card reader, and USB hub utilize the USB
!
connection.
FireWire only - The drive utilizes the FireWire connection. This configuration does not
!
enable the USB hub or memory card reader.
Note: The WD Media Center and Combo External Hard Drive can function as a system
boot device if both your system and operating system support this feature. To disable the
USB boot feature, please refer to your system's motherboard BIOS setting documentation
for system boot devices to disable this function. If the USB boot feature must be enabled
on the system, remove all installed media cards from the WD Media Center media slots
and USB devices from the USB ports. For additional information on booting to external
drives, contact your system manufacturer.
automatic backup button
Kensington security
lock connection
8-in-1 memory card reader
manual backup
button
Safe Shutdown power button
USB 2.0 port
Two fireWire
(to system)
ports
USB 2.0 port
WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO HARD DRIVE
USB 2.0 port
DC power supply
USB 2.0 and 1.1
interface connection
(USB 1.1 users follow
the same procedure as
USB 2.0)
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