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d) To format the drive, right-click the Drive Properties Box and select Format.
e) If you are prompted to select a partition type, select MBR for volumes 2TB or smaller, or GPT for
volumes larger than 2TB. Note: Windows XP does not support GPT or volumes larger than 2TB.
f) Click through several more windows, leaving the default settings, until you see a window that allows
selection of a file system. Choose NTFS and enter a name for the new volume. Be sure to check the box
labeled “Perform a quick format” unless you want to completely erase any data on the drive and have
time to wait. A quick format should take less than a minute, while standard formatting may take several
hours.
g) Click “Next” and then “Finish” to start the format process. When the format is complete, the Drive
Properties Box will update to show the new volume name. The new volume can now be found in My
Computer.
3.2.3 Mounting and ejecting volumes
If the hard drives attached to RTX are already formatted, you can begin using the volume right away.
When the unit is properly connected and turned on, a window may open to allow you access to the
volume. If no window appears, you can find the volume by double-clicking “My Computer.”
Eject RTX before powering it down by single-clicking the green arrow icon on the task bar, then selecting
“Safely remove….” Windows will indicate when it is safe to disconnect RTX. Disconnecting the unit
without first ejecting it can result in data loss.
3.2.4 Creating a Boot Drive
Some PC motherboards support booting from an external device. To activate this feature, you will need
to adjust the motherboard’s BIOS settings. Check with your motherboard’s manufacturer or owner’s
manual for details.
Drive
Properties
Device
Properties