ASUS Leather External HDD USB 3.0 User Manual
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To connect your ASUS Leather External HDD, use the USB 3.0 cable provided. Connect one end to the HDD and the other end to a USB port on your computer. The drive should automatically be recognized by your system.
First, try connecting the HDD to a different USB port or another computer to rule out port issues. Ensure that the USB cable is functioning correctly. If the problem persists, update your USB drivers and check if the HDD appears in Disk Management (Windows) or Disk Utility (Mac).
On Windows, click the 'Safely Remove Hardware' icon in the taskbar, select the HDD, and wait for the confirmation message. On Mac, drag the HDD icon to the Trash or right-click and select 'Eject'. Ensure all data transfers are complete before ejecting.
The HDD is pre-formatted with NTFS for Windows systems. To use it on a Mac, you may need to reformat it to exFAT or HFS+ using Disk Utility, keeping in mind that reformatting will erase all data on the drive.
Yes, the HDD can be used with gaming consoles like Xbox and PlayStation. You may need to reformat the drive to the console's supported file system, which will erase all existing data on the drive.
On Windows, go to 'This PC', right-click the HDD, select 'Properties', then 'Tools', and click 'Check'. On Mac, open 'Disk Utility', select the HDD, and click 'First Aid'. Follow the prompts to check and repair any issues.
The ASUS Leather External HDD supports data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps with USB 3.0, although actual speeds may vary depending on file size, system configuration, and other factors.
Ensure the HDD is connected to a USB 3.0 port for optimal performance. Regularly defragment the drive (for HDDs) and avoid filling it to maximum capacity to maintain speed. Updating your USB drivers can also improve performance.
Yes, you can partition the HDD using Disk Management on Windows or Disk Utility on Mac. Be aware that creating or modifying partitions will erase data, so back up important files before proceeding.
You can manually copy and paste files to the HDD or use backup software such as Windows Backup or Time Machine on Mac. Set up the software to regularly back up your data to ensure it is protected.