Frequently Asked Questions - Acomdata external E5 Serial ATA(SATA) User Manual

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Q: Do I have to format my AcomData Drive prior to using it?
A: No. All AcomData Drives are formatted at the factory with
the FAT32 file system, making them compatible with all sup-
ported platforms right out of the box. You can re-format the
Drive if you wish to use a file system other than FAT32.
Q: Can I format the AcomData Drive for use on multiple
operating systems?
A: All AcomData Drives are formatted at the factory with the
FAT32 file system, making them compatible with all supported
operating systems right out of the box.
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 and/or XP only, con-
sider 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: Is the AcomData Drive compatible with Windows 95,
98 (First Edition) or Windows NT 4.0?
A: No.
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