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MY BOOK 3.0

USER MANUAL

GETTING STARTED – 6

Getting Started

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This chapter includes the following topics:

Step 1. Unpacking and Handling the Adapter Card
Step 2. Installing the PCIe Adapter Driver
Step 3. Installing the Adapter Card
Step 4. Connecting the Drive

Step 1. Unpacking and Handling the Adapter Card

1.   Gather these materials and tools: WD external drive kit; computer system

 

manual; 

operating system manual and installation CD; Phillips screwdriver.

2.   Before performing any hardware installation, back up your existing data.

3.   Before handling the hard drive or any other components, discharge static electricity by 

touching the metal chassis of your computer or using an anti-static wrist strap.

4.   Power off the computer and unplug the power cord before installing the adapter card in 

the system.

5.   Remove the system cover (refer to your system manual for instructions).

Step 2. Installing the PCIe Adapter Driver

1.   Insert the product CD into your CD/DVD player.

2.   If AutoRun/AutoPlay is enabled, double-click the Western Digital Setup Launcher to start 

the installation. 

If AutoRun/AutoPlay is not enabled, open (My) Computer, double-click the CD drive, and 
then double-click Western Digital Setup Launcher to start installation.

Do one of the following:

•   

If your kit includes an adapter card

, follow Steps 1-4.

•   

If your kit does not include an adapter card

, skip to 

“Step 4. Connecting the 

Drive” on page 11.

Summary of Contents for MY BOOK 3

Page 1: ...External Desktop My Book 3 0 User Manual My Book 3 0 User Manual My Book 3 0 User Manual...

Page 2: ...our WD product to get the latest updates and special offers Warranty RMA Services Get Warranty Product Replacement RMA RMA Status and Data Recovery Information Knowledge Base Search by keyword phrase...

Page 3: ...s kits with PCIe adapter card 5 2 Getting Started 6 Step 1 Unpacking and Handling the Adapter Card 6 Step 2 Installing the PCIe Adapter Driver 6 Step 3 Installing the Adapter Card 9 Step 4 Connecting...

Page 4: ...with PCIe adapter card Kit Contents External hard drive USB 3 0 Micro B cable AC adapter configuration may vary depending on region USB 3 0 PCIe adapter card gen2 attached to full height bracket in ki...

Page 5: ...e drive will only operate at USB 2 0 speeds The connector at the other end of the cable connects to your computer s USB 3 0 port if available e g from the PCIe adapter or any available USB 2 0 port No...

Page 6: ...tional accessories for this product visit System Requirements Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Available PCIe slot for kits that include a PCIe adapter card Note Compatibility of the PCIe adapter ca...

Page 7: ...MY BOOK 3 0 USER MANUAL ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE 4 Physical Description Views Front Back Power Activity LED Kensington Security Slot Power Button USB 3 0 Port...

Page 8: ...s The My Book 3 0 is backward compatible with USB 2 0 but defaults to USB 2 0 speed of up to 480 Mb s Connection to a USB 1 1 port transfers data at USB 1 1 speed of up to 12 Mb s Kensington Security...

Page 9: ...atic electricity by touching the metal chassis of your computer or using an anti static wrist strap 4 Power off the computer and unplug the power cord before installing the adapter card in the system...

Page 10: ...lShield Wizard starts The InstallShield Wizard welcome screen displays 3 Click Next to display the License Agreement screen 4 To continue select I accept the terms of the license agreement 5 Click Nex...

Page 11: ...fy the desired location for saving the driver files either by accepting the default or browsing to the desired folder 7 Click Next to display the Ready to Install the Program screen 8 Click Install Th...

Page 12: ...ight bracket with the half height bracket in the accessories box using the existing screws 6 Locate the PCIe slot on the motherboard For best performance use a Gen2 PCIe slot However you can place the...

Page 13: ...ernal drive may also improve transfer speed to and from My Book 3 0 To determine how fast your drive is refer to KBA Answer ID 5303 7 Firmly insert the adapter card in the PCIe slot and make sure it i...

Page 14: ...Book 3 0 drive follow the steps below 1 Connect the power cord to the My Book 3 0 drive 2 Connect the power adapter to an electrical outlet 3 Connect the USB 3 0 Micro B connector to the My Book 3 0...

Page 15: ...your computer If your computer does not have USB 3 0 capability you can plug the USB 3 0 cable into any available USB 2 0 port The My Book 3 0 drive automatically powers on off with your system The s...

Page 16: ...the drive is plugged in to a power source and the USB cable is connected to your computer and the drive For more information in the U S visit our Web site at store westerndigital com Outside the U S c...

Page 17: ...Compliance Approved for US and Canada CAN CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 UL 60950 1 Safety of Information Technology Equipment For use only with UL Listed PC Approuv pour les Etats Unis et le Canada CAN CSA C2...

Page 18: ...pport website at support wdc com for information on how to obtain service or a Return Material Authorization RMA If it is determined that the Product may be defective you will be given an RMA number a...

Page 19: ...r serviceable products and the specific alteration is within the scope of the applicable instructions as found at support wdc com accident or mishandling while in the possession of someone other than...

Page 20: ...rdware 1 High speed USB 5 I ICES NMB 003 compliance 14 Installing the PCIe adapter card 9 K Kensington security slot 5 Kit contents 1 L LED indicator 5 Limited warranty 16 M My Book 3 0 drive connecti...

Page 21: ...implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of WD WD reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice Western Digital WD the WD logo and My Book are registered tr...

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