Frequently Asked Questions - Acomdata Hard Drive Enclosure User Manual

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use my Drive on two computers at the same time?
A: No. The Drive can only be used with one computer at a time.
If you connect the Drive to two computers at the same time, you
may damage the Drive and the computers.
Q: Can I format the Drive for multiple operating systems?
A: If you need both Mac and PC compatibility, you can format the
Drive using the FAT32 file system (on a PC) or the MS-DOS file sys-
tem (on a Mac). Note: FAT32/MS DOS-formatted disks or disk parti-
tions that are larger than 128 GB will not mount on Mac OS 10.2
through 10.2.8.
Q: What is the difference between FAT32 and NTFS?
A: FAT32 is an older and more compatible file system but it has
certain limitations, such as file size (maximum 4 GB). NTFS is more
secure and has fewer limitations. The NTFS file system can only be
used on Windows 2000 and XP. If you plan to use your AcomData
Drive on Windows 2000/XP only, consider re-formatting the
Drive using the NTFS file system. If you plan to use the Drive on a
Mac OS only, consider re-formatting the Drive using the Mac OS
Extended file system.
Q: Does the AcomData Drive work on Windows XP Media
Center Edition?
A: At this time, it is not supported.
Q; Where are the drivers for XP, 2000 and Me?
A: They are built into the operating system. However, you may
need to upgrade your Windows OS.
Q: Can I use both the USB 2.0 and FireWire interfaces of my
Drive at the same time?
A: No. If you do, you may lose data, damage the Drive, and damage
your computer.
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