Compatibility; Important Precautions - Western Digital Black2 User Manual

Compatibility

The dual drive is compatible with the following operating systems:
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Windows 8.1
Windows 8
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP (32-bit version only)
Note: Compatibility may vary depending on your hardware configuration and operating system.
Limitations
OEM recovery partitions generated at the factory by computer manufacturers
cannot be replicated.
When ATA security is enabled in the BIOS (if applicable to your computer), only
the SSD portion will be locked and considered secure.
These drives are not recommended or designed for use in RAID environments.
Windows Storage Spaces feature is not supported.
NVidia storage drivers are not supported.
ASMedia chipsets are not supported.
Systems using 28-bit LBA addressing may not be supported.
A partition may not span across the SSD to the HDD.

Important Precautions

To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of data,
observe these precautions:
1. Back up all data from your computer to other storage device such as an external
drive or online storage system.
2. Deauthorize online accounts such as iTunes
HDD.
3. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off, in the
suspend state, or in hibernation, turn the computer on and then shut it down
using the operating system.
4. Disconnect all cables and all external hardware devices connected to the
computer.
CAUTION: Before disassembling your computer, check the terms and
conditions of your manufacturer's warranty. Disassembling your computer
may void its warranty.
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, etc. that are tied to your existing
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