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FREECOM FHD-2

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Options:

• Freecom USB 2.0 LE PCI Host Controller, 2 ports
• Freecom FireWire PCI Card
• Additional Cable USB, FireWire Cable, Power Adapter

See www.freecom.com for these and other Freecom products, or contact your

local Freecom reseller/dealer.

USB 2.0 & FireWire-Version

USB 2.0-Version

C

HAPTER

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FHD-2 external hard drive

If you are looking for maximum performance, maximum storage capacity and

maximum reliability from an external hard drive, the Freecom FHD-2 is the right

choice. The hi-speed data transfer through the USB 2.0 and/or FireWire interface

makes it ideally suitable for data-storage, file sharing, backup, archiving, digital

video editing, audio playback and all applications that need fast file access.
For your convenience, the Freecom FHD-2 has been partitioned (1 partition) and

pre-formatted (FAT32 file system). The FAT32 format ensures maximum

interchangeability of the FHD-2 between different computers. Should you

choose to format the FHD-2 in another file system (e.g. NTFS), please be aware

of possible problems when connecting the FHD-2 to another computer than the

one you used for formatting.

Summary of Contents for FHD-2

Page 1: ...FHD 2 USB 2 0 USB 2 0 FireWire version Rev 316 ...

Page 2: ...en if Freecom has been advised of the possibility of such damages We reserve the right to upgrade our products in keeping with technological advances Dear user Thank you for choosing the Freecom FHD 2 external hard drive For optimal use and performance we advise you to read this manual carefully before using this product Freecom Technologies Germany www freecom com Contents of the box Please check...

Page 3: ...PTER 1 FHD 2 external USB 2 0 hard drive page 6 CHAPTER 2 Hardware installation page 7 CHAPTER 3 Driver installation page 9 FHD 2 USB 2 0 version page 9 FHD 2 USB 2 0 FireWire version page 12 CHAPTER 4 Daily use of the FHD 2 page 15 CHAPTER 5 Partitioning your FHD 2 page 16 Freecom Internet Service Support Hotline page 29 ...

Page 4: ... software USB 2 version Available USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 port USB 2 FireWire version Available USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 port and or FireWire interface Internet connection for online warranty registration and driver software updates and downloads Software Requirements Windows 98 SE Windows ME Windows 2000 Windows XP USB 2 0 is downwards compatible to USB 1 1 To achieve optimal performance from the Freecom FH...

Page 5: ...mer environment pleaseallowthedrivetoacclimatizetotheambienttemperature before operating the device Failing to do so may lead to condensation within the drive enclosure which in turn may cause the drive to malfunction Do not place liquids or drinks on the FHD 2 When liquids are spilled and get in contact with the electronics within the drive enclosure it will damage the drive and will cause the dr...

Page 6: ... Freecom FHD 2 is the right choice The hi speed data transfer through the USB 2 0 and or FireWire interface makes it ideally suitable for data storage file sharing backup archiving digital video editing audio playback and all applications that need fast file access For your convenience the Freecom FHD 2 has been partitioned 1 partition and pre formatted FAT32 file system The FAT32 format ensures m...

Page 7: ...when the power provided by the USB or FireWire port is not sufficient 3 Connect the interface cable to the interface port of your computer CHAPTER 2 Hardware Installation USB Note Since USB 2 0 is backwards compatible with USB 1 1 the FHD 2 can be connected to all USB ports When connected to a USB 1 1 port however the performance data transfer rate of the FHD 2 will be much lower than when the dri...

Page 8: ...When connected to a USB 1 1 port however the performance data transfer rate of the FHD 2 will be much lower than when the drive is connected to a USB 2 0 port USB 2 0 FireWire version Remark when connecting by the FireWire port When the drive is connected to the computer by the FireWire port you can connect further peripheral devices to the drive s second FireWire jack For optimal performance the ...

Page 9: ... 0 version Driver installation USB under Windows 98 SE Note Your Freecom FHD 2 is fully backwards compatible with USB 1 1 The installation for USB 1 1 is the same as described below for USB 2 0 1 Insert the Freecom Manual and driver CD into the CD ROM drive 2 Connect your Freecom FHD 2 to the USB connector of your notebook or computer 3 The Add New Hardware Wizard opens and a USB 2 0 Device USB 2 ...

Page 10: ... FHD 2 GB 3 4 In the next window select Search for the best driver for your device Recommended Click on Next 5 Make sure that the checkbox CD ROM drive is activated in the next window Continue by clicking on Next ...

Page 11: ...s a Freecom Freecom FHD 2 By clicking on Next the necessary files will be installed Afterwards click on Finish to complete the installation Congratulations You ve just finished to install the Freecom FHD 2 and the external hard drive is almost ready to use ...

Page 12: ...is fully backwards compatible with USB 1 1 The installation for USB 1 1 is the same as described below for USB 2 0 1 Insert the Freecom Manual and driver CD into the CD ROM drive 2 Connect your Freecom FHD 2 to the USB connector of your notebook or computer 3 The Add New Hardware Wizard opens and a USB 2 0 Device USB 2 0 PCI Host Controller or a USB TO IDE USB 1 1 connector is found Click on Next ...

Page 13: ...ow select Search for the best driver for your device Recommended Click on Next 5 Make sure that the checkbox CD ROM drive is activated in the next window Continue by clicking on Next Driver installation USB 2 0 FireWire version ...

Page 14: ...ou have connected the FireWire cable to the PC 2 Only when you need Now place the Windows 98 Installation CD in your internal CD ROM drive 3 The Hardware assistant window appears on the screen Click on Next 4 Select the item Search for the best driver for the device Recommended and confirm with Next 5 The CD ROM drive for the Windows 98 Installation CD driver installation is selected in the next w...

Page 15: ...e for data storage file sharing backup archiving digital video editing audio playback and all applications that need fast file access 1 LED 2 ON OFF 1 The status of LEDs Die Freecom FHD 2 has two LEDs to indicate its status LED blue left red right Harddisk Access Power On 2 Button for switching the FHD 2 on and off Daily use of the FHD 2 ...

Page 16: ...to adapt the FHD 2 to your needs 5 2 File System features Please refer to the tables below for an overview File systems supported by different operating systems FAT FAT32 NTFS Windows 98SE yes yes not supported Windows ME yes yes not supported Windows 2000 yes yes yes Windows XP yes yes yes Maximum size of a partition FAT FAT32 NTFS Windows 98SE 2 GB 60 GB 1 2 n a Windows ME 2 GB 2 TB 2 n a Window...

Page 17: ...dows 2000 XP users who sometimes exchange data with Windows 98SE ME PCs For storing the data under Windows 2000 XP both partitions can be used As the NTFS file system is not recognized by Windows 98SE ME data to be used on these operating systems must be stored on the FAT32 partition Please follow the steps below to adapt the FHD 2 for your needs File system Total size of FHD 2 ...

Page 18: ...nd Return 6 Select the hard disk to be deleted by its number ATTENTION Please make sure that the correct drive is selected Selecting the wrong drive will lead to a loss of your data 7 Choose Option 3 Delete partition or Logical DOS Drive by pressing 3 and Return 8 Your FHD 2 comes formatted as primary partition Select option 1 Delete Primary DOS Partition by pressing 1 and Return 9 Select the part...

Page 19: ... Click on the Start button 2 Select Run 3 Enter fdisk and confirm with OK 4 Answer the question Do you wish to enable large disk support by pressing the Return key FAT32 is now activated 5 Choose Option 5 Change current fixed disk drive by pressing 5 and Return 6 Select the hard disk by its number where the Usage contains no value but only a percent symbol Select the number of the corresponding ha...

Page 20: ... is completely checked 9 If only one partition is required then answer Y to the question Do you wish to use the maximumavailable size for a Primary DOS partition If more than on partition is required go to the next section Create two or more partitions on the FHD 2 under Windows 98 Windows ME Now the whole disk will be partitioned as one primary partition Wait until the drive integrity check is co...

Page 21: ...options 5 Select Option 1 Create DOS partition or Logical DOS drive by pressing 1 and confirm with Return 6 Select Option 2 Create Extended DOS Partition by pressing 2 and confirm with Return Wait until the drive integrity check is completed 7 Enter either the size or a percentage value for the partition size or press Return to accept the default value 8 Press ESC to return and wait until the driv...

Page 22: ...re 4 After you have completed your selection click on Start Attention Selecting the wrong drive will lead to a loss of your data Please ensure that the correct drive is selected 5 Confirm the next message with OK 6 After formatting is finished you can perform a disk scan To do so follow the instructions of the Windows Help system If you don t want to scan your disk just close the message window Re...

Page 23: ...lete Partition and confirm by clicking on Yes The partition will be deleted now 5 4 2 Creating a partition on the FHD 2 under Windows XP 2000 The following steps will guide you through the process of creating partitions on your FHD 2 After this procedure your Freecom FHD 2 will be ready for use and it will be allocated a drive letter 1 Click with the right mouse button on the My Computer icon on y...

Page 24: ...eate Partition Wizard The New Partition Wizard opens Click on Next 6 Select Primary partition and click on Next 7 Now you can adjust the size of your partition Click on Next if only one partition is to be created See next chapter Creating two or more partitions on the FHD 2 under Windows XP 2000 how to create more than one partition ...

Page 25: ...ptions Click on Next 9 Select the formatting option Choose either FAT32 or NTFS the Allocation Unit Size should remain on Default Finally select Perform Quick Format and click on Next 10 Click on Finish to complete the partitioning of your FHD 2 Your FHD 2 will be formatted now and is ready to use afterwards ...

Page 26: ... mouse button on the My Computer icon on your desktop 3 Select the option Manage 4 Select the option Storage Disk Management 5 Right click on the unallocated space of your FHD 2 and select the option New partition Windows 2000 Create partition The New Partition Wizard Windows 2000 Create Partition Wizard opens Click on Next 6 Select Extended partition and click on Next 7 Now you can adjust the siz...

Page 27: ...27 GB 5 Partitioning your FHD 2 8 Click on Finish to create the Extended partition The unallocated space now changed to Free space ...

Page 28: ...gical drive is already selected Click on Next 11 Specify the partition size and click on Next 12 Assign a drive letter and click on Next 13 Select the formatting option Choose either FAT32 or NTFS the Allocation Unit Size should remain on Default Finally select Perform Quick Format and click on Next 14 Click on Finish to complete partitioning Your partition will be formatted now and is ready to us...

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