Anyone have a problem with adding an external HD for backup? I can't seem to get the computer to boot to the system disk with a WD My Book 3TB on USB. Unplugging the external and the computer boots fine, plugged in it hangs when the BIOS is starting.
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I've had my ACER for three months. Installed a WD MYBOOK 2T the first week and have never had a problem. Works great. On the ACER there are both USB 3.0 on the left side and 4 USB 2.0 on the back. the MY Book is plugged into a 2.0 slot (middle position). Try changing the USB slot you are plugged into. Or totally delete the MYBOOK and re-install.
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I'm using a "Crucial M500 M.2 2280 120GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) CT120M500SSD4 " that I caught on sale for $46 for boot and antivirus, with a 500GB ssd for pgms and a 1TB for snapshots and data. No problems with install from optical disk, no problems running Win7. Not any faster than a standard ssd. Consider what you will do when the M.2 ssd fails, do you have a back up replacement ready to go? Or will you revert to a standard ssd?
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I'm not a techie in any way, but I have the problem with my computer's front USB port only for my external hard drive (the computer doesn't even recognize something's plugged in). When I plug into the back ports, it works fine. A pain, but it works.
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I had no problems with this issue. It would be a good idea to back up your files prior to installing.
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Use the USB and a USB external hard drive. WD has one with 2TB I picked up during Black Friday sales.
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I haven't had any problems with my unit. Check all your cords and hook up. I had to unhook my usb on the front of my tower, had issues with it on my board!
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I had 10 HDDs connected and every time it boots one or two drives were missing, I RMA'd it and tried another one, same exact issue. This board is having serious SATA issues. Got rid of it and went with different board.
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I have had a difficult time finding external hard drives that hold up. Most have moved to this very flimsy connector (other end from USB end). I've had a G-Drive fail, and replaced. More recently have moved to OWC solid state drives, which have the firewire AND usb connectors. Tried Thunderbolt, but unfortunately not enough manufacturers are adopting.. good luck!
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Unfortunately, I think the warranty needs to be purchased ahead of time. So far my hard drive is doing alright (knock on wood). If you did order from Amazon.com perhaps they have a warranty??? Sorry, hope things work out!!!
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Yes, correct. After my purchasing this unit, my colleague has bought two. One unit failed within a week. The other has been working well. I must say that after upgrading my laptop's BIOS the issues have gone. So, most likely the drive itself is not really unreliable. So, my advice to anyone experiencing problems is to check for BIOS upgrade, especially if upgrading to Windows 8.
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It wasn't for me. I have a regular BIOS system (not the UEFI) so I was not able to use any drives connected to it to boot from. But it does work well for secondary drives.
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Did you replace your hard drive. I am interested in doing the same thing. Thanks!!
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I have a "very old" External Hard drive...not this make/model...I turn it on once/quarter to backup recent files...it's probably over 3 years old. Recently, I bought one of these WD Elite 500GB models...my plan is to backup on two externals...in case one fails. I know this seems lame, but it is the only way to ensure everything sticks around. Seems like its worth the extra $100.
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I found that I did have trouble if i tried to plug into an external USB extension and had to go directly into the computer - but it sounds like you already did that so I'm not sure. Did you try to just bring up a Windows explorer session and see if there is new drive listed?
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I use my external hard drive without problems, but my external DVD drive will not work properly -- keeps losing connection. Both are USB powered. My work around for the DVD drive is to attach it to my USB hub that has its own power cord.
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Hmmm... I had the opposite problem when I put mine together. I found the data port (located in front left quadrant of mb), but discovered I needed to buy a molex to sata power conversion cable. to get power.
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If you were using an external case for the drive, the problem is that it's an older case that topped out at 2TB. You might have a similar problem with your BIOS or drivers if it is inside a computer doing this. If you are using an external case, might I suggest Orico, as they make some really nice 3TB compat (make sure any one you buy says 3TB compat or 4TB compat) external drive cases. (3519, 3529, etc)... For example here is one that I just bought with two of these drives: ORICO Tool Free Aluminum USB3.0 eSATA Dual Bay 3.5 inch SATA External Hard Drive Enclosure - Black(3529SUS3-C) If you were using an external case for the drive, the problem is that it's an older case that topped out at 2TB. You might have a similar problem with your BIOS or drivers if it is inside a computer doing this. If you are using an external case, might I suggest Orico, as they make some really nice 3TB compat (make sure any one you buy says 3TB compat or 4TB compat) external drive cases. (3519, 3529, etc)... For example here is one that I just bought with two of these drives: ORICO Tool Free Aluminum USB3.0 eSATA Dual Bay 3.5 inch SATA... » Read More If you were using an external case for the drive, the problem is that it's an older case that topped out at 2TB. You might have a similar problem with your BIOS or drivers if it is inside a computer doing this. If you are using an external case, might I suggest Orico, as they make some really nice 3TB compat (make sure any one you buy says 3TB compat or 4TB compat) external drive cases. (3519, 3529, etc)... For example here is one that I just bought with two of these drives: ORICO Tool Free Aluminum USB3.0 eSATA Dual Bay 3.5 inch SATA External Hard Drive Enclosure - Black(3529SUS3-C) « Show Less