Step 4 - Install the hard drive

I've received the hdd (thanks Amazon for the fast shipping) a WD scorpio blue 500Go. I 've hesitate for a bigger one but i've learn after that Bone do not handle more. (perhaps later). Opening the bone and installing the drive is a children game It fit like a charm, do not hesitate to screw the heavily dur to the hole form it can move if you give the bone a choc or a fall.(tested for you :-) )  .

When plugging the bone to the PC or Mac the dual usb connector is enougth tho power the bone. This is why i choose a 5400tr/min drive to avoid too power consuming drive and it was a good choice.

Then I create 2 partitions 1 NTFS 420M for Medias and a small Ext3 80Gb for android later install.

I format the drive using "Partition Wizard Home Edition" a free tool that HDX advice. Works well and support Ext 3

Now i'am transferring movie to the HDD transfer rate are good, i'am also updating my movie database with Ember.

Next step using the bone.... and testing audio, picture and android ..