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Page 1: ...Getting Started For more information visit www caldigit com...

Page 2: ...Microsoft Windows and Windows Logos are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Specifications and package contents are sub...

Page 3: ...the CalDigit AV Drive Features Overview CalDigit AV Drive Front Panel CalDigit AV Drive Rear Panel AV Drive Features Formatting the CalDigit AV Drive Mac OS X Windows Accessories and Parts Technical...

Page 4: ...raphic design 3D animation and anyone else that requires a single drive storage solution that delivers optimum performance This manual will guide you through setting up your new AV Drive Introduction...

Page 5: ...unit failure and catastrophic data loss Only use the power adapter that has been supplied with the CalDigit AV Drive An excessive or inadequate power supply can result in unstable performance or drive...

Page 6: ...face Mac Pro requires an available x1 lane PCIe slot for CalDigit SuperSpeed USB 3 0 card in orderto use USB 3 0 interface Macbook Pro requires an available Expresscard 34 slot for the CalDigit SuperS...

Page 7: ...IMPORTANT If you will be using USB 3 0 the first time you connect the CalDigit AV Drive using the SuperSpeed PCI Express Card or the SuperSpeed ExpressCard for Laptop please download the latest driver...

Page 8: ...lDigit SuperSpeed Expresscard for Laptop If you are using the CalDigit AV Drive on a laptop please make sure the laptop is equipped with a USB 3 0 port or you can purchase the CalDigit SuperSpeed Expr...

Page 9: ...If you need to install the CalDigit SuperSpeed Expresscard for Laptop please make sure the computer is turned off Insert the CalDigit SuperSpeed Expresscard for Laptop into the Expresscard 34 slot Tu...

Page 10: ...s turned o Unplug the power cord and wait 5 to 10 minutes allowing the computer s internal components to cool Open up the computer If you are using a MacPro please hold the side access panel and lift...

Page 11: ...uter and install the CalDigit USB 3 0 Driver after you have logged into the OS After the installation restart the computer To download the latest driver visit www caldigit com support asp Connect the...

Page 12: ...el Security lock lock is not included Use a standard computer lock to to secure the CalDigit AV Drive and prevent theft Illuminated Power Button Ventilation Holes Security Lock FireWire 800 USB 3 0 Po...

Page 13: ...tic power management system that enables it to turn off and on automatically according to the state of the host computer Ambient Temperature Controlled Smart Fan The AV Drive runs cool and quiet thank...

Page 14: ...ansfer the bundled software Connect the AC Adaptor to the CalDigit AV Drive Connect the power to the CalDigit AV Drive Connect the FireWire 800 or USB 3 0 cable if using USB 3 0 make sure the USB 3 0...

Page 15: ...ct between Macintosh Computer Recommended or Manual Format then select start Make sure no other external drives are connected The CalDigit Drive Assistant will format your CalDigit AV Drive and transf...

Page 16: ...d software Connect the AC Adaptor to the CalDigit AV Drive Connect the power to the CalDigit AV Drive Connect the FireWire 800 or USB 3 0 cable if using USB 3 0 make sure the USB 3 0 drivers are insta...

Page 17: ...between Windows Platform Computer Recommended or Manual Format then select start Make sure no other external drives are connected The CalDigit Drive Assistant will format your CalDigit AV Drive and tr...

Page 18: ...t Part CBFWY9 6 SKU 704102 CalDigit USB 3 0 A B Cable 3ft Part CBUSB3AB 3 CD SKU 791980 CalDigit USB 3 0 A B Cable 6ft Part CBUSB3AB 6 CD SKU 791981 CalDigit AV Drive Drive Stand Part AVDrive Stand SK...

Page 19: ...ur computer and have the following information available Your CalDigit AV Drive serial number Operating system and version Computer brand and model Other devices attached to your computer You can also...

Page 20: ...workstations andpersonal computers can all be considered host computers in the context of this manual as long as they have disks attached to them Initialize Process of writing the data that helps Mac...