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Summary of Contents for OWC Express 1M2
- Page 1 OWC Express 1M2 Support Manual Introduction 1.1 System Requirements Operating System & Hardware • • Works with any USB4 or Thunderbolt (USB-C) equipped: • Mac : macOS 10.13 or later...
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Page 2: Package Contents
Functions and features may change depending on the firmware version. The latest product details and warranty information can be found on the product web page. OWC’s Limited Warranty is not transferable and General Use Precautions • • Read this user guide carefully and follow all recommended usage steps and precautions. -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
A. (1) LED Indicator – Power & Data Connection = Solid White / Data Activity = Blinking White B. (1) OWC ClingOn ready cable stabilizer mounts – OWC ClingOn can further secure USB4 and Thunderbolt (USB-C) device cables(s). (Sold separately at go.owc.com/clingon... -
Page 4: Getting Started
Getting Started 2.1 Device Setup This section describes the process of setting up the OWC Express 1M2 if purchased with a pre-installed drive (NVMe SSD installed from factory). 1. Connect the included 0.3M (12") USB4 cable to the USB4 port on the back of the... -
Page 5: Assembly Steps
2. The OWC Express 1M2 comes formatted as APFS for Mac systems. This allows for a seamless plug-and-play experience between Mac and iPad systems. Connect the OWC Express 1M2 to a Mac or iPad and immediately begin using the drive. - Page 6 2. After the screws are removed, push the bottom tray away from the rubber foot to create separation from the top cover. Lift the bottom tray away from the top cover. 3. The drive post is pre-installed for a 2280 NVMe M.2 SSD. All other NVMe M.2 SSD form factors (2242 | 2230) will need the drive post moved to the corresponding position.
- Page 7 2280 Form Factor 1. Carefully align the drive at a slight angle into the board connection and slide it forwards until fully seated.
- Page 8 2. Once the drive is fully seated use the included drive screw to secure the drive.
- Page 9 2242 | 2230 Form Factor 1. Loosen the drive post with a 5mm hex socket (not included), and move the drive post to the desired form factor position.
- Page 10 2. Carefully align the drive at a slight angle into the board connection and slide it forwards until fully seated. Once the drive is fully seated use the included drive screw to secure the drive.
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Page 11: Closing The Enclosure
Closing the Enclosure 1. Align the bottom tray and top cover so the thermal pad rests over the NVMe M.2 SSD. Place the bottom tray onto the top cover and slide the pieces together. Press down on the top cover to ensure a strong bond with the NVMe M.2 SSD. - Page 12 2. Secure the cover using the (2) removed case screws form earlier. 3. Peel the back of the rubber foot to expose the adhesive. Place and press the rubber foot into the notch housing the case screws.
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Page 13: Device Management
4. Connect the included 0.3M (12") USB4 cable into OWC Express 1M2 USB4 port and into a system. The installed drive is ready to be formatted. Please visit go.owc.com/formatting for options. Device Management 3.1 OWC Disk Performance As of Windows 10 v. 1809 the default Disk Removal Policy is ‘Quick removal’ instead of ‘Better performance’. -
Page 14: Usage Notes
Eject Media’, and last select the ‘Eject’ option for this volume. 3.3 Usage Notes • • Opening a pre-built (NVMe SSD installed from factory) OWC Express 1M2 VOIDS the warranty. • • NVMe SSDs with heat sinks will not fit and are not supported. -
Page 15: Online Resources
Disk Performance for more detail. • • We are very sorry If issues continue to occur. Please know that OWC support is here to help. Contact information for our support can be found in section 4.4 "Contacting Support" . Ple is located on the bottom of the OWC E packaging. -
Page 16: Terms And Conditions Of Sale
OWC reserves the right to make changes or revisions in the product design or the product manual without reservation and without obligation to notify any person of such revisions and changes. -
Page 17: Copyrights And Trademarks
OWC. © 2023 Other World Computing, Inc. All rights reserved. Express, OWC, and the OWC logo are trademarks of New Concepts Development Corporation, registered in the U.S.
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