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Q: Can you use the Drive as a startup disk?
A: It is possible to use an AcomData Drive as a startup (boot) vol-
ume on Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X. Follow the instructions in your
Mac OS manual for the proper installation of the Mac OS. If you
wish to use your AcomData Drive as a boot volume, make sure you
install the Mac OS on the Drive before saving any data to the Drive.
On Windows operating systems it is not possible to use an external
hard drive as a boot volume.
Q: Why doesn’t the Drive need a fan?
A: All hard drives generate some heat during normal operation,
which is why hard drives often have big, noisy fans. The 2163 was
engineered to be more efficient and to generate so little heat that
it does not need a fan, allowing us to make the drive as compact
and lightweight––and quiet––as possible.
Q: Can I use my AcomData Drive to copy an operating system
from one computer to another?
A: You cannot transfer an installed operating system to another
computer or hard drive simply by copying the operating system’s
files. In order to install an operating system, you’ll need to follow
the manufacturer’s installation procedure. If you wish to transfer
the contents of one startup disk to another, you will first need to
properly install the operating system on the target drive. You can
then use your AcomData Drive to copy over your files (except the
operating system).
Q: Does AcomData provide data recovery services?
A: AcomData does not provide data recovery services.
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