My Book and disk inserted not readable

Whenever I boot my Mac OS 10.9X system, I see the error message: "the disk you inserted was not readable by this computer." My BOOK is working and is use for my Time Machine. I am given a choice to "eject, or ignore." I have used both to get rid of the message. I have tried to update the firmware for my WD MY (the only external drive connected to my system.), but WD tells me that MAC OS is managing MY BOOK which is connected via FIREWIRE port. Is the message I am seeing associated with the MAC OS system? Have you any suggestions to get rid of this annoying message?

Hello Harold,
Thank you for the details of the issue you are experiencing with your external hard drive. I found an article with steps you can take to further isolate and troubleshoot this issue.
I recommend following the steps in the section titled "Top troubleshooting tips" in the following article:
USB and FireWire Quick Assist
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1151
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Sheila M.

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