[kayy]

my usb3.0 wd works with fat32 format..
y dont u try formatting again with 1partition.

[algareem]

Originally Posted by kayy my usb3.0 wd works with fat32 format.. y dont u try formatting again with 1partition.

It is already a singular partition.

[BobbyBangin]

Originally Posted by algareem Hello, I believe the subject contains the hdd information. For some reason it just doesn't detect it. Undetected External HDD | USB 3.0 | 300GB | FAT32 | 3.55 KMEAW | PRIMARY Partition | Non-powered | Western Digital What could the reason be? I tried switching between the usb ports yet it was negative. Many thanks folks.

I still think you need a 2.0 adapter for 3.0 backwards compatible external. I have a Seagate external with both the 3.0 and 2.0. It only works with the 2.0 attachment on my PS3

[raese786]

i had this problem, but then i realised my games should be in a folde titled GAMES on the root of the hdd

[algareem]

Originally Posted by BobbyBangin I still think you need a 2.0 adapter for 3.0 backwards compatible external. I have a Seagate external with both the 3.0 and 2.0. It only works with the 2.0 attachment on my PS3

Can you explain more please? Are you refering to middle adapter or something ?

Originally Posted by raese786 i had this problem, but then i realised my games should be in a folde titled GAMES on the root of the hdd

It doesnt detect a USB hdd at all.

[BobbyBangin]

Originally Posted by algareem Can you explain more please? Are you refering to middle adapter or something ?

I don't know what your external looks like or what model you have. On my Seagate it has a detachable and interchangeable bottom. I can take the bottom part off to put either the 2.0 or 3.0 adapter on it. I think newer ones might have an output/input for both. Anyways, what I'm saying is that the PS3 isn't compatible with USB 3.0. Mine doesn't work unless I have it hooked up to USB 2.0. If somebodies is working with 3.0 then that means it's a hard drive that is backwards compatible with 2.0.

[R3QU13M]

Out of curiosity, are there anyways to install 3.0 drivers to the PS3 in comparison to PC? Utilizingg Linux for example to be able to mount and see the 3.0 HDD on the PS3?

[playerkp420]

I had the same problem with my Seagate USB 3.0.

I formatted it with the format tool, that comes with ps3 multi tools. With allocation unit size 65536.

Works like a charm now.

[Sawatis]

Originally Posted by algareem Hello, I believe the subject contains the hdd information. For some reason it just doesn't detect it. Undetected External HDD | USB 3.0 | 300GB | FAT32 | 3.55 KMEAW | PRIMARY Partition | Non-powered | Western Digital What could the reason be? I tried switching between the usb ports yet it was negative. Many thanks folks.

im assuming you have a 300g slim. Slims DO NOT accept 3.0 but phats do ( tested myself with many drives and ps3s) if you want to use that 3.0 cable you must use a usb hub aka 4 port splitter , it will detect the harddrive. but transfer speed will be horrid and you wont be able to mount games or anything because of how slow it is
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Originally Posted by algareem Hello, I believe the subject contains the hdd information. For some reason it just doesn't detect it. Undetected External HDD | USB 3.0 | 300GB | FAT32 | 3.55 KMEAW | PRIMARY Partition | Non-powered | Western Digital What could the reason be? I tried switching between the usb ports yet it was negative. Many thanks folks.

im assuming you have a 300g slim. Slims DO NOT accept 3.0 but phats do ( tested myself with many drives and ps3s) if you want to use that 3.0 cable you must use a usb hub aka 4 port splitter , it will detect the harddrive. but transfer speed will be horrid and you wont be able to mount games or anything because of how slow it is
there is one thing you can do !!! IF you have a westerd digital 2 tb with 3.0 you can actually email WD themselfs tell them of your predicoment , and they will gladly send you a 2.0 cable for your harddrive for FREE , they did it for me
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Thank you for your reply.



I apologize for the inconvenience, please provide me with your phone number and I will send you a USB 2.0 cable for your drive.



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Customer By Email (evan sawatis) 06/01/2011 04:42 PM
there is nothign worng with the harddrive. its the cable i just want a cable that has nothing to do with 3.0 other wise this thing is useless to me
Response Via Email (Paul B) 06/01/2011 03:41 PM
Dear evan,

Thank you for contacting Western Digital Customer Service and Support. My name is Paul B.

I apologize for the inconvenience this has caused you: in order to assist you further please provide the serial number of the drive you are referring to. To help determine if this is drive related I have attached a copy of our diagnostics utility so you can test your drive for errors. Start with the quick test and if no errors are found, run the extended test.

If you have any further questions, please reply to this email and we will be happy to assist you further.

Sincerely,
Paul B
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