Buku Panduan Pangguna Hard Drive Desktop Internal Western Digital 1TB 3.5" SATA HDD 7200RPM (WD10EZEX)

1. Bubuka

This manual provides essential information for the installation, operation, and maintenance of your Western Digital 1TB 3.5" SATA HDD (Model WD10EZEX). This internal hard drive is designed for desktop PC and Mac systems, offering reliable storage and performance for various applications.

Gambar 1: Top view of the Western Digital 1TB 3.5" SATA Hard Drive.

2. Émbaran Kasalametan

Observe the following safety guidelines to prevent damage to the drive or personal injury:

• Salawasna nanganan hard drive dina ujungna pikeun nyegah noel papan sirkuit atawa konektor.
• Ensure proper grounding to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) when handling the drive. Use an anti-static wrist strap.
• Disconnect power from your computer before installing or removing the hard drive.
• Ulah nepi ka mobil kakeunaan suhu anu ekstrim, kalembaban, atanapi sinar panonpoé langsung.
• Ulah lungsurkeun atawa ngagebugan mesin sacara fisik.

3. Eusi Paket

Paket anjeun kedah ngandung item di handap ieu:

• Western Digital 1TB 3.5" SATA HDD (Model WD10EZEX)

Note: SATA data cables, power cables, and mounting screws are typically sold separately and are not included with this OEM drive.

4. Setélan

4.1. Daptar pariksa Pra-instalasi

• A desktop computer with an available 3.5-inch drive bay.
• A SATA data cable.
• An available SATA power connector from your power supply.
• Mounting screws (typically M3 or 6-32 UNC).
• A obeng sirah Phillips.
• Tali pigeulang anti statik (disarankeun).

4.2. Instalasi fisik

1. Pareum listrik: Shut down your computer and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.
2. Kasus Buka: Remove the side panel(s) of your computer case to access the internal components.
3. Manggihan Drive Bay: Identify an available 3.5-inch drive bay. Some cases may require a drive caddy.
4. Gunung Drive: Slide the hard drive into the drive bay or caddy. Secure it with mounting screws on both sides.


Gambar 2: Handap view of the hard drive, showing the SATA data and power connectors.

5. Sambungkeun kabel:
   • Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the smaller port on the hard drive and the other end to an available SATA port on your motherboard.
   • Sambungkeun kabel daya SATA tina catu daya anjeun ka port anu langkung ageung dina hard drive.
6. Tutup Kasus: Replace the computer case side panel(s) and reconnect the power cord.

4.3. Initial Software Setup (Windows/macOS)

After physical installation, the drive needs to be initialized and formatted by your operating system:

1. Daya Hurung: Hurungkeun komputer anjeun.
2. Aksés Manajemén Disk (Windows): Right-click on the Start button, select "Disk Management".
3. Initialize Disk: Locate your new WD10EZEX drive (it may appear as "Unallocated Space"). Right-click on it and select "Initialize Disk". Choose MBR (Master Boot Record) for drives up to 2TB or GPT (GUID Partition Table) for drives larger than 2TB (though this 1TB drive can use either, GPT is more modern).
4. Jieun Jilid Basajan Anyar: Right-click on the unallocated space, select "New Simple Volume". Follow the wizard to assign a drive letter and format the drive (NTFS for Windows).
5. Pikeun macOS: Open "Disk Utility", select the new drive, and use the "Erase" function to format it (e.g., APFS or Mac OS Extended).

For migrating an existing operating system to this new drive, Western Digital offers Acronis True Image Edition software for free download. This software enables you to copy all your data, including the operating system, to the new drive without reinstalling.

5. Ngoperasikeun Hard Drive

Once installed and formatted, your WD10EZEX drive will function as a standard storage device. You can use it for:

• Storing documents, photos, videos, and other personal files.
• Installing applications and games.
• Creating backups of your primary drive.

The 7200 RPM rotational speed and SATA 6Gb/s interface ensure efficient data transfer and responsive performance for everyday computing tasks.

6. Pangropéa

To ensure the longevity and optimal performance of your hard drive, consider the following maintenance tips:

• Nyadangkeun biasa: Periodically back up important data to another storage device or cloud service.
• Disk Defragmentation (HDD only): For Windows users, run Disk Defragmenter occasionally to optimize file arrangement. SSDs do not require defragmentation.
• Monitor Kaséhatan: Use disk utility software (e.g., CrystalDiskInfo, WD Drive Utilities) to monitor the drive's S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) status for early detection of potential issues.
• Tetep Cool: Pastikeun aliran hawa anu cekap dina jero casing komputer anjeun pikeun nyegah panas teuing.
• Hindarkeun Shock Fisik: Hard drives are mechanical devices; avoid moving the computer while it is operating or subjecting it to sudden impacts.

7. Cara ngungkulan

7.1. Drive Teu Dideteksi

• Pariksa sadaya data SATA sareng sambungan kabel kakuatan pikeun mastikeun aranjeunna aman.
• Verify that the drive is properly seated in its bay.
• Check your computer's BIOS/UEFI settings to ensure the SATA port is enabled and the drive is recognized.
• Ensure the drive has been initialized and formatted in Disk Management (Windows) or Disk Utility (macOS).

7.2. Performance Lalaunan

• Ensure your SATA data cable is connected to a SATA 6Gb/s port on your motherboard for optimal speed.
• Pariksa prosés latar tukang anu nganggo sumber disk.
• Run disk defragmentation (Windows) if the drive is heavily fragmented.
• Verify the drive's health using S.M.A.R.T. monitoring tools.

7.3. Noises mahiwal

• Clicking, grinding, or repetitive noises can indicate a failing drive. Back up your data immediately and consider replacing the drive.
• A slight hum or whirring sound is normal for mechanical hard drives.

8. Spésifikasi

Figure 3: Dimensions of the Western Digital 1TB 3.5" SATA Hard Drive.

9. Garansi jeung Rojongan

For warranty information and technical support, please refer to the official Western Digital websitus atanapi ngahubungan layanan palanggan maranéhna. Simpen bukti pameseran anjeun pikeun klaim garansi.