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e)
If you are prompted to select a partition type, select MBR for volumes 2TB or smaller, or GPT for
volumes larger than 2TB. Note: Windows XP does not support GPT or volumes larger than 2TB.
f)
Click through several more windows, leaving the default settings, until you see a window that allows
selection of a file system. Choose NTFS and enter a name for the new volume. Be sure to check the box
labeled “Perform a quick format” unless you want to completely erase any data on the drive and have
time to wait. A quick format should take less than a minute, while standard formatting may take several
hours.
g)
Click “Next” and then “Finish” to start the format process. When the format is complete, the Drive
Properties Box will update to show the new volume name. The new volume can now be found in My
Computer.
3.2.3 Mounting and ejecting volumes
If the hard drives attached to RTX are already formatted, you can begin using the volume right away.
When the unit is properly connected and turned on, a window may open to allow you access to the
volume. If no window appears, you can find the volume by double-clicking “My Computer.”
Eject RTX before powering it down by single-clicking the green arrow icon on the task bar, then selecting
“Safely remove….” Windows will indicate when it is safe to disconnect RTX. Disconnecting the unit
without first ejecting it can result in data loss.
3.2.4 Creating a Boot Drive
Some PC motherboards support booting from an external device. To activate this feature, you will need
to adjust the motherboard’s BIOS settings. Check with your motherboard’s manufacturer or owner’s
manual for details.
4. Warnings and Notices
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If your drive is inserted incorrectly it may cause damage to the internal connections. Be sure to only
insert 3.5
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SATA drives and to insert them properly. Do not eject the drive while it is being accessed.
Data loss could result.
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Do not move RTX while the drive has power.
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Although a drive can be accessed without locking the ejection handle, locking is recommended to
keep from accidentally ejecting a drive while in use. Use caution when pulling on the ejection handle
so that if it is locked you do not break the handle.
5. Frequently Asked Questions
Q:
I am trying to use my RTX to boot over FireWire on my Mac and it does not see my drive during the
boot process. What is causing the problem?
A:
Our products are designed to work with 3TB drives when they arrive to our customers. Some Mac's
may have FireWire chips that are not compatible with booting drives over 2.2TB. In these computers you
can disable the ability to use drives larger than 2.2TB in the enclosure if you would like to boot over
FireWire.
Q:
Can you tell me why my eSATA device appears as a Parallel SCSI device in System Profiler?
A:
The "Serial ATA" tab in System Profile shows devices attached to the internal SATA bus, but not
always devices attached to an eSATA host card. Sometimes these devices will appear under the heading
"Parallel SCSI" instead. This is entirely normal and does not indicate a problem with the device or its
drivers.
