WD BLACK² ™ Dual Drive User Manual
Table of Contents 1 Important User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 WD Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Recording Your WD Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 3 Installation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual 1 Important User Information WD Service and Support Should you encounter any problem, please give us an opportunity to address it before returning this product. Most technical support questions can be answered through our knowledge base or e-mail support service at http://support.wd.com. If the answer is not available or, if you prefer, please contact WD at the best telephone number shown below.
WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual Recording Your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial and model number of your new WD product. You can find this information on the label on the top of the drive. You should also note the date of purchase. This information may be required when requesting technical support.
WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual 2 Product Overview Introducing the WD Black² Dual Drive, a revolutionary storage solution that is specifically designed for the modern enthusiast whether you are a creative pro, gamer or PC builder. WD Black² is the fusion of a fully accessible solid-state drive for your operating system and a generous capacity hard drive for personal data and large files. It is the must-have upgrade solution for your single drive PC, fueled by the power of two and inspired by you.
WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual You take the control—With WD Black² the decision is yours. Safer than using an SSD as your only primary storage device, now you are enabled to save your data on the 1 TB hard drive, or split data between both. Duplicate the data of your SSD onto the hard drive and remove the need for large cloud storage or expensive third party plans. Take full control and manage the location of your personal data.
WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual 3 Installation Guidelines Important: It is recommended that you back up the contents of your original hard drive prior to installing the WD dual drive. WD assumes no responsibility for any loss of data that may occur in the cloning or installation process and will not be held liable for data recovery services.
WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual Compatibility The dual drive is compatible with the following operating systems: 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.
WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual Getting Started 1. Gather these materials and tools: WD Black² Dual Drive kit; computer system manual; operating system DVD or CD and instructions; third party drivers/ installation discs (e.g., for graphic card installation); Phillips and flat-blade screwdrivers. 2. Before handling the dual drive or any other components, discharge static electricity by touching the metal chassis of your computer or by using an antistatic wrist strap. 3.
WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual 4 New Operating System (OS) Installation Note: To clone your existing HDD, follow the instructions under “Cloning Your Existing Hard Drive” on page 9. The illustrations in this chapter are for reference only. Your computer may look slightly different. For specific instructions about removing a battery or HDD, consult your computer’s manual or the manufacturer. 1. Power off the computer and unplug the power cord. Remove the battery (if applicable). 2.
WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual 5 Cloning Your Existing Hard Drive Note: The illustrations in this chapter are for reference only. Your computer may look slightly different. For specific instructions about removing a battery or HDD, consult your computer’s manual or the manufacturer. 1. For Windows 8.1 and Windows 8 systems, disable the secure boot option in the BIOS if applicable. Refer to your computer manual for instructions. 2.
WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual 8. Disconnect the SATA to USB adapter cable from the computer and the new dual drive. 9. Remove the notebook battery. 10. Remove the system cover or open the notebook/remove the hard drive PC cover panel (refer to your computer manual for instructions) and carefully remove the hard drive from its slot (Step 04). If applicable, remove the old hard drive from the bracket. 11. If applicable, attach the new dual drive to the bracket. Insert the dual drive into the slot.
WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual 6 WD Black² Installation Software The WD Black² installation software assists with dual drive installation. The software is available via the USB key included with the dual drive and is also available for download at http://products.wd.com/WDBlack2. Installing Your WD Black² Drive 1. Run the WD Black² installation software after downloading it via the included USB key or from http://products.wd.com/WDBlack2. 2.
WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual 4. Click Install. 5. The License Agreement screen displays. Click I accept this agreement if you agree to the EULA, then click Next. 6. The Setup Summary screen displays information about your WD Black² drive, including installation location. Click Proceed. 7. The Installation Progress screen displays.
WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual Note: A Windows-generated Reboot Required dialog box may appear. If this occurs, make sure to save all your data and close any open programs, then click Restart now. 8. The Installation Complete screen displays. Click Finish to complete the installation.
WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual Using WD Black² Installation Software Launch the WD Black² installation software after physical drive installation to access the following functions: Check for Updates—Clicking this option checks for the latest software (it is recommended that you run the latest version of the installation software). Reinstall WD Black² Dual Drive—Clicking this option launches the reinstall procedure for your dual drive.
WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual Reinstalling the Dual Drive This procedure is useful for resetting the size of the primary operating system partitions without losing any data. 1. You must delete enough data from the SSD partition to ensure that it is less than 100 GB. This allows the reinstallation process to reduce the size of the partition to fit on just the SSD portion of the dual drive. 2.
WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual Removing the Dual Drive Follow the steps below to properly uninstall the dual drive. CAUTION: Removing the dual drive will result in the loss of all data on your dual drive. Back up your data to external or online storage before proceeding. 1. Remove data from the HDD portion of the dual drive. 2. Delete the HDD partition in Disk Management. 3. Launch the WD Black² installation software and click Remove WD Black² Dual Drive. 4.
WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual 7 Appendix Regulatory Compliance Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Class B Information Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual CE Compliance For Europe Marking by the CE symbol indicates compliance of this system to the applicable Council Directives of the European Union, including the EMC Directive (2004/108/ EC) and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC). A “Declaration of Conformity” in accordance with the applicable directives has been made and is on file at Western Digital Europe.
WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual party giving it, the facts giving rise to the Dispute, and the relief requested (the “Dispute Notice”). The Dispute Notice to WDT must be addressed to: Western Digital Technologies, Inc., ATTN: Legal Department, 3355 Michelson Drive, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92612, U.S.A. (the “WDT Notice Address”). The Dispute Notice to you will be sent by certified mail to the most recent address we have on file or otherwise in our records for you.
WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual Warranty Policy and Limitations No limited warranty is provided by WD unless your WD Product ("Product") was purchased from an authorized distributor or authorized reseller. Distributors may sell Products to resellers who then sell Products to end users. Please see below for warranty information or obtaining service. No warranty service is provided unless the Product is returned to an authorized return center in the region (warranty regions are identified as Canada, U.S.A.
WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand only) For consumers purchasing products in Australia and New Zealand, please refer to this warranty information. Nothing in this warranty modifies or excludes your legal rights under the Australian Competition and Consumer Act or the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act. This warranty identifies WD's preferred approach to resolving warranty claims which is likely to be quick and simple for all parties.
WD Black² Dual Drive User Manual remedies available to you under the Australian Competition and Consumer Act or the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act. Your original box and packaging materials should be kept for storing or shipping your WD product. To conclusively establish the period of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via http:// support.wd.com. Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
