G-Technology GD4 1000, GD4 500, GD4 2000, 908112-01, 908113-01 Installation Manual

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G-DRIVE Product Guide

G-DRIVE™

Installation Guide

G-Technology Inc.

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

[e-mail]

P/N GD1207 RevA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION

2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

3. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

4. WHAT’S IN THE BOX

5. G-DRIVE OVERVIEW

6. INSTALLING G-DRIVE

7. INITIALIZING G-DRIVE

7.1 Mac OSX (10.4)

7.2 Windows 2000/XP

7.3 Cross Platform use

8. UNMOUNTING/DISCONNECTING G-DRIVE

9. OPTIMIZING DATA TRANSFER RATES

10. TECHNICAL SUPPORT

11. LIMITED WARRANTY

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1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing G-DRIVE™ from G-Technology, Inc.
(G-Tech)! G-DRIVE external storage solutions from G-Tech
offer industry leading performance and are ideal for digital
audio & video editing, graphic design and for backing up all of
your digital photos, MP3s and other important files. G-DRIVE
is the only system to feature a silent, “fan-less” design and an
integrated cooling system to ensure reliable operation and
long life.

2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The disk drive contained in your G-DRIVE is a delicate
electronic instrument and is susceptible to damage due to
excessive physical shock. Place the unit in a vented area away
from moisture or liquids. Please handle the unit with care. Do
not open the case. Doing so will void the warranty. If the

product is returned with damage caused by improper
handling, the warranty will be void and liability will rest with
the user.

3. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
FireWire 800 equipped computer (9-pin connection)

• Mac OS X 10.2.4 or higher

• Windows 2000 or Windows XP

FireWire 400 equipped computer (4-pin or 6-pin connection)

• Mac OS 9.x or OS X

• Windows 2000 or Windows XP

USB equipped computer

• Mac OS 9.x or OS X

• Windows 2000 or Windows XP

4. WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Take a moment to ensure that the following items are
included in the box. If anything is missing, please call G-Tech
at [phone]. Please keep the shipping container and
packing materials. In the unlikely event that you need to

return G-DRIVE to us for any reason, you must use the
G-Tech shipping container. If the product is returned
damaged caused by improper packaging, the warranty will be
void and liability will rest with the user.

G-DRIVE FW:

• G-DRIVE disk array (FW400/800)

• Installation CD-ROM

• FireWire 800 (9-pin to 9-pin) cable

• External universal power supply

G-DRIVE Combo:

• G-DRIVE disk array (FW400/USB 2.0)

• Installation CD-ROM

• FireWire 400 (6-pin to 6-pin) cable

• USB 2.0 cable

• External universal power supply