Western Digital Black2 User manual

WD BLACK²

Dual Drive

User Manual

™

TABLE OF CONTENTS – i

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Unpacking & Drive Handling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Important Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

4 New Operating System (OS) Installation. . . . . . . . . . 8

5 Cloning Your Existing Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

6 WD Black² Installation Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Installing Your WD Black² Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Using WD Black² Installation Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

7 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Binding Individual Arbitration And Class Action Waiver Agreement . 18

Warranty Policy and Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand) .20

Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand only). . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

WD Black² Dual Drive

User Manual

IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION – 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.

Your product includes 30 days of free telephone support during the warranty period.

This 30-day period starts on the date of your first telephone contact with WD

technical support. E-mail support is free for the entire warranty period and our

extensive knowledge base is available 24/7. To help us keep you informed of new

features and services, remember to register your product online at

http://register.wd.com.

Accessing Online Support

Visit our product support website at http://support.wd.com and choose from these

topics:

Downloads - Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product.

Registration - Register your 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, or answer ID.

Installation - Get online installation help for your WD product or software.

WD Community – Share your thoughts and connect with other WD users.

Contacting WD Technical Support

When contacting WD for support, have your WD product serial number, system

hardware, and system software versions available.

North America

Europe (toll free)*

00800 ASK4 WDEU

English 800.ASK.4WDC

(00800 27549338)

(800.275.4932) Europe

+31 880062100

Spanish 800.832.4778 Middle East

+31 880062100

Africa

+31 880062100

Mexico

001 8002754932 Russia

8 10 8002 335 5011

South America

Asia Pacific

Chile 1230 020 5871 Australia 1800 42 9861 / +800 2275 4932

Colombia 009 800 83247788 China 800 820 6682

Venezuela 0800 100 2855 Hong Kong +800 6008 6008

Peru 0800 54003 India 1800 419 5591 / 1800 200 5789

Uruguay 000 413 598 3787 Indonesia +803 852 9439

Argentina 0800 4440839 Japan 00531 65 0442 / 0120 994 120

Brazil 0800 7704932 Korea 02 703 6550

0021 800 83247788

Malaysia 1800 88 1908 / +800 6008 6008 (Telekom

Malaysia)

New Zealand 0508 555 639 / +800 2275 4932

Philippines 1 800 1441 0159

Singapore 1800 608 6008 / +800 6008 6008 (Singtel)

Taiwan 0800 666 290 / +800 6008 6008 (Chunghwa)

Thailand 001 800 441 0570

* Toll free number available in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands,

Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.

WD Black² Dual Drive

User Manual

IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION – 2

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.

Serial Number:

Model Number:

Purchase Date:

System and Software Notes:

WD Black² Dual Drive

User Manual

PRODUCT OVERVIEW – 3

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.

The power of two—WD has redefined the PC with the next big thing in ultra-fast

performance storage. The WD Black² dual drive is an evolutionary approach to a

compromised solid-state and hybrid storage market. It is the must-have upgrade

solution for your single drive PC, fueled by the power of two and inspired by you.

Inspired by you—Your requests to make PC life better, faster and more fun have

been heard. We took the challenge and made it our mission to design a solution that

delivers the ultimate PC experience. The WD Black² dual drive solves your storage

limitations and adds true high-performance SSD speed to your PC. The WD Black²

dual drive is the drive you were waiting for, inspired by and created specifically for

enthusiasts like you.

Massive mobile capacity—The WD Black² dual drive offers a lower cost-per-

gigabyte advantage over the solid-state competition. With a generous 1 TB capacity

hard drive, WD Black² also features a fully accessible 120 GB solid-state drive. The

result is the world’s first 2.5-inch dual drive storage solution.

Professional performance—WD Black² is built by fusing two world-class storage

devices together into one dual drive to create the ultimate PC experience. Boot up

faster to your operating system with the speed of SSD at your fingertips. WD Black²

features innovative 20nm NAND flash with remarkable power efficiency that are

poised to redefine what is possible in the storage industry. SSD performance can

degrade when total capacities are reached, which is a major concern for SSD users.

We built our dual drive solution to solve this problem. You can move your larger data

onto the 1 TB hard drive, ultimately extending the life of the MLC NAND and

maintaining optimal performance. It’s just what you’ve been asking for and it’s finally

here.

Compatible—Our revolutionary WD Black² dual drive is designed for use in most

9.5 mm 2.5-inch drive bays.

Shift_Technology™—WD Black² Shift_Technology is race-ready from the starting

line with enhanced firmware and improved algorithms for faster performance and

data management. This allows you to migrate larger data files to the hard drive and

provides your SSD with less system drag, which increases the overall endurance

and mileage of the SSD. With less caching involved, there’s less time waiting and

more time enjoying the things you love to do most.

Finesse of perfection—WD Black² combines agility and reliability in an evolutionary

dual drive form factor. Advanced firmware and intelligent algorithms assist in

heightened performance, resulting in cooler temperatures with nearly inaudible

operation.

WD Black² Dual Drive

User Manual

PRODUCT OVERVIEW – 4

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.

Industry-leading 5-year limited warranty—Relentlessly dedicated to your data,

the WD Black² dual drive carries the same industry-leading 5-year limited warranty

as WD’s other performance storage drives. WD Black™ drives are a reflection of the

innovation and passion of our engineers, and they undergo more strenuous and

aggressive testing over a longer period of time than conventional storage options.

Applications

Video and photo editing, graphic design, and other power computing

applications.

WD Black² dual drives are tested and recommended for use in notebooks, all-in-

one PCs, thin client PCs, gaming PCs and other small form factor PC systems.

Note: WD dual drives are designed and tested for use in specific applications and environments. This

ensures that your dual drive is compatible with and functions properly in your application. Our dual

drives are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship in the system for which they were

designed. Use in systems other than for what the dual drive was designed could result in compatibility

problems that affect proper function, unrelated to material and/or workmanship defects. For best

results, be sure to select the appropriate product for your application by consulting our product spec

sheets on our website at www.wd.com or by calling our customer support line where we would be

happy to help you through the selection process.

WD Black² Dual Drive

User Manual

INSTALLATION GUIDELINES – 5

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.

To back up your existing data or clone your current hard drive before

installing your new WD dual drive, see “New Operating System (OS)

Installation” on page 8 or “Cloning Your Existing Hard Drive” on page 9.

Kit Contents

Unpacking & Drive Handling

WD dual drives are precision instruments and should be handled with care during

unpacking and installation. Dual drives can be damaged by rough handling, shock

and vibration, or electrostatic discharge (ESD). Be aware of the following

precautions:

This product contains no user-serviceable parts; refer servicing to

WD-authorized personnel only.

Do not unpack the dual drive until you are ready to install it. The dual drive is

packaged in an anti-static bag.

To avoid ESD problems, ground yourself by touching the metal chassis of the

computer before handling the dual drive. Articles of clothing generate static

electricity. Do not allow clothing to come in direct contact with the dual drive or

circuit board components.

Handle the dual drive by its sides only. Avoid touching the circuit board

components on the bottom of the dual drive.

Do not drop, shake, or knock down the dual drive.

Do not stack hard drives or stand your WD dual drive on its edge.

WD BLACK

WD Black² Dual Drive SATA to USB Adapter Cable

(for copying data from your original drive)

Data/power USB

connector

Power only USB

connector

USB Web Key

Quick Install Guide Tech Support & Limited Warranty Guide

WD Black² Dual Drive

User Manual

INSTALLATION GUIDELINES – 6

Compatibility

The dual drive is compatible with the following operating systems:

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.

When ATA security is enabled in the BIOS (if applicable to your computer), only

the SSD portion will be locked and considered secure.

These drives are not recommended or designed for use in RAID environments.

Windows Storage Spaces feature is not supported.

NVidia storage drivers are not supported.

ASMedia chipsets are not supported.

Systems using 28-bit LBA addressing may not be supported.

A partition may not span across the SSD to the HDD.

Important Precautions

To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of data,

observe these precautions:

1. Back up all data from your computer to other storage device such as an external

drive or online storage system.

2. Deauthorize online accounts such as iTunes®, etc. that are tied to your existing

HDD.

3. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off, in the

suspend state, or in hibernation, turn the computer on and then shut it down

using the operating system.

4. Disconnect all cables and all external hardware devices connected to the

computer.

CAUTION: Before disassembling your computer, check the terms and

conditions of your manufacturer’s warranty. Disassembling your computer

may void its warranty.

Windows®8.1

Windows 8

Windows 7

Windows Vista

Windows XP (32-bit version only)

WD Black² Dual Drive

User Manual

INSTALLATION GUIDELINES – 7

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 anti-

static wrist strap.

3. Locate and record the dual drive serial number, model number, and date code on

the label on top of the drive.

4. Back up the contents of your original drive to external or online storage prior to

installing the dual drive.

5. Please note that the dual drive is shipped with only the SSD capacity visible and

available for use. You must use the dual drive installation software located at

http://products.wd.com/WDBlack2 or http://support.wd.com to activate and

partition the HDD portion and make the full capacity available.

WD Black² Dual Drive

User Manual

NEW OPERATING SYSTEM (OS) INSTALLATION – 8

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. 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 01). If applicable,

remove the old hard drive from the bracket.

3. Remove the new dual drive from the ESD bag.

If applicable, attach the new dual drive to the

bracket. Insert the drive into the slot. Close the

hard drive cover (Step 01).

4. Replace the battery and power on your

computer.

5. Install the OS on the dual drive (Step 02).

6. Remove the USB web key from the card and

insert it into your computer’s external USB port to

go to the software download site (Step 03). If you

have difficulty accessing the software download,

go to

http://products.wd.com/WDBlack2

7. Download the WD Black² Installation Software

to your local drive or storage media.

8. Run the installation software to enable the full

capacity and partition the HDD (Step 04). See

“WD Black² Installation Software” on page 11

for details.

9. If needed, attach the original HDD using the

SATA to USB cable and transfer any remaining

user data from your original HDD to your new

WD dual drive (Step 05).

Note: If you need to reconfigure your My Documents

location, see Article #10489 in our knowledge base at

http://support.wd.com

10.Your computer should automatically recognize

the new dual drive.

Install OS on SSD-

Partial Dual Drive

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