To Reformat in Mac OS 10:

Caution: This will destroy any data on the hard drive. Backup any data before you continue with the reformatting of the EZ Bus DTS hard drive.

1Make sure the EZ Bus DTS is plugged into the USB port. The drive should appear as a drive on your desktop.

2.Open the “Applications” folder on your hard drive, go to the “Utilities” folder and select Disk Utilities.

3.Select the drive from the list:

a.A description of the drive appears in the window.

b.Connection bus should be USB 2.0.

4.Select the Erase tab on the top of the window.

5.From the volume format drop down list, select the Mac OS Extended.

6.Enter EZ Bus DTS into the Name box.

7.Select the check box next to Install Mac OS 9 Drivers. This will allow you to see your EZ Bus DTS hard drive if you boot to Mac OS 9.x

8.Click the Erase button: An alert will appear to confirm the erase process.

9.Click the Erase button to start the formatting process.

10.To confirm that the EZ Bus DTS hard drive is properly formatted, Select the EZ Bus DTS drive, then Select: File, Get Info. The format should read Mac OS Extended.

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EZ Bus DTS specifications

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One of the main features of the EZ Bus DTS is its data encryption technology. The device utilizes hardware-encrypted security to safeguard sensitive information. With AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) 256-bit encryption, users can ensure that their data is protected against unauthorized access, providing a strong defense in an era where data breaches are increasingly common. The encryption process is seamless, and it does not interfere with the drive's overall performance, allowing users to experience fast data transfer rates without compromising security.

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