New iMac and G-Tech Drive - Ext. Disk starts up every 10 minutes or so...

I just purchased an iMac 24 w/ 500 gb Hard Drive, after learning about Time Machine, I purchased a G-Tech Q 500 gb External Drive exclusively for Backup. After installing the G-Tech Q, the drive and after the initial full Hard Disk backup occurred, my External Drive disk appears to start up about every ten minutes or so. I don't know that this is a problem or not, but wanted to know if this is normal. Also, I should say that my actual document generation is very minimal as I use the iMac mostly for web surfing, iTunes, Photos and email. Given my use of the iMac should I turn Time Machine off most of the time and only use it two or three times per week to ensure that photos and music are indeed backed up?

I did notice in a FAQ on the G-Technology web site support area that you could have the External Drive run all of the time, by going to the iMac System Preferences > Power Save > and uncheck the "Put external hard drive to sleep when possible". This would eliminate my hearing the external drive start up every ten minutes like it is currently doing, but would waist power over night when I am not using the iMac. For now, I will just let the drive start up whenever it feels like it.
Message was edited by: WiseJD

Similar Messages

  • I just purchased a new iMac and my Hard Drive is not showing on my desktop.

    I just purchased a new iMac and my Hard Drive is not showing on my desktop. It doesn't show up on a finder window either.

    No.  It's what I've named my boot drive.
    New Finder windows can be set to open any selected volume or folder of your choice.

  • I want to format my external drive so that my new imac and my pc can read and write ,what should i do?

    i want to format my external drive so that my new imac and my pc can read

    Start by partitioning the drive as required for the Mac:
    Drive Partition and Format
    1. Open Disk Utility in your Utilities folder.
    2. After DU loads select your hard drive (this is the entry with the mfgr.'s ID and size) from the left side list. Click on the Partition tab in the DU main window.
    3. Under the Volume Scheme heading set the number of partitions from the drop down menu to one. Click on the Options button, set the partition scheme to GUID then click on the OK button. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Apply button and wait until the process has completed.
    4. Select the volume you just created (this is the sub-entry under the drive entry) from the left side list. Click on the Erase tab in the DU main window.
    5. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Security button, check the button for Zero Data and click on OK to return to the Erase window.
    6. Click on the Erase button. The format process can take up to several hours depending upon the drive size.
    Now click on the Erase tab in the main menu, then select ExFAT from the Format Type dropdown menu. Click on the Erase button. This format is read/write on both the Mac and the PC. If you have a problem with it on the PC, then format the drive the same way using the Windows formatter.

  • I just purchased the new iMac and it doesn't have a cd drive, how do i install cs6

    i just purchased the new iMac and it doesn't have a cd drive, how do i install cs6
    can someone please tell me how to install cs6
    I have the disk but no drive oops

    I had the same situation. I have an external disk burner which also acts as a CD/DVD/BlueRay Drive/burner.
    Having access to an external drive will solve the problem. As long as it has a USB cable you should be able
    to plug it into your iMac, spot the disk icon on your desktop and insert the installer disks and load the software.
    Hope that helps.

  • HT1151 I have my iTunes library on an external hard drive that was connected to a PC, now I want to connect to my new iMac and load the iTunes library onto that computer, can I do that?

    I have my iTunes library on an external hard drive that was connected to a PC, now I would like to connect that hard drive my new iMac and load the iTunes library onto that computer, can I do that?  Looking for a solution that keeps me from re-ripping my CD collection.

    Here are the official Apple Support instructions:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
    Ciao.

  • I bought a new iMac and am giving my old iMac to my brother.  I do not have my installation disk.  How do I erase all my information?

    I recently bought a new iMac and am giving my old iMac to my brother.  I read up on how to erase my information before handing it over to my brother but they process included having my installation disk.  I do not have that disk.  I need to erase my information and upgrade the computer.

    "Tiger Tiger burning bright ..." (sorry for the poetic diversion ...)
    You can call Apple Customer Support, give them the serial number of the unit and pay $16 per disk to get new copies.  But they may not re-burn Tiger anymore.
    If that is the case, you have to consider buying Tiger disks from an online store, or move up in the cat family.
    Leopard disks only require PPC processors, and run $180 or so.  Apple *may* have some Leopard in stock if you call them.  Else you go online.
    If the sysem has Intel processor, you can jump up to Snow Leopard, which is $29 in the Apple Online Store.
    AppleMenu > About This Mac ... what is the memory amount and processor type?

  • I have just gone through the start upo process for a new iMac and skipped the section to upload data from my old computer from an external hard drive. How do I do this now?

    I have just gone through the start-up on my new imac and opted to skip the bit where I sync / upload info from my old computer which is on a My Passport external hard drive. I would like to do this now. How do I? Thanks.

    See the  Second Chance to Use Setup Assistant  here...
    http://Pondini.org/OSX/SetupLion.html
    Also see here  > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4889?

  • I am setting up a new iMac and need help syncing files to Dropbox.  On my old computer I had it set where when I saved a document, it was saved on my hard drive, as well as to a folder in Dropbox.  I can't remember how I set this up.  Any help?

    I am setting up a new iMac and need help syncing files to Dropbox.  On my old computer I had it set where when I saved a document, it was saved on my hard drive, as well as to a folder in Dropbox.  I can't remember how I set this up.  Any help?

    The way that Dropbox works is that it keeps a copy of all your files in your local Dropbox folder on your hard drive (which is, by default, directly under your home folder). Adding files to that folder will sync them to the Dropbox server.
    You do of course have to download the Dropbox application to enable this (download link at the top right of http://dropbox.com ).
    Matt

  • How do I install my CS 5.5 disk on my new imac that doesn't have a disk drive?  Can I download it?  I have my serial number.  Please help!!

    How do I install my CS 5.5 disk on my new imac that doesn't have a disk drive?  Can I download it?  I have my serial number.  Please help!!

    Usually means a corrupt download. Try re-downloading.
    Alternative: Download Adobe CS5.5 Trials: Direct Links (no Assistant / Manager) | ProDesignTools

  • Is there a pro code for a new imac and super drive?

    Is there a pro code for a new imac and super drive?

    Hi ..
    No, there isn't but you might want to take a look at refurbished iMacs >  Refurbished Mac Computers - Refurbished Notebooks & Desktop Computers - Apple Store (U.S.)
    Refurbished products come with the same one year limited warranty as does a new product.

  • Problems with new iMac and Adobe Creative Suite 2

    Just wondering if anyone can help me out. I am a Graphic Design student and just bought Adobe Creative Suite2. I installed it on my new iMac, and it wouldn't open InDesign or Photoshop although I had no problems with Acrobat and Illustrator. A pop-up window stated that the program "unexpectedly quit". I have uninstalled and reinstalled three times and was on hold with Adobe Tech Support for three hours until I finally gave up. If anyone knows what's going on I would appreciate it!

    I dragged the installer from the install disk to my desktop and was more successful in installing problem CS2 apps. Make sure to update everything as well. Some times it takes a restart to get the finickiness out of PS.

  • New iMac and CS 4

    Greetings,
    I just bought a new iMac with 3TB fusion drive. I had all of the data transferred and now InDesign CS4 will not open. Is this a compatibility issue or is it just me and mine?
    Thanks

    Hopefully you are aware that for Adobe applications, you simply can't move the executables from one disk drive on one computer to a disk drive on another computer and hope that the software will work. It won't! Adobe software must be installed on the system on which you wish to run the software.
    Data files (i.e., documents, font, and other graphic assets) can be moved, software cannot be.
    Hopefully, you deactivated your software before you decommissioned your old computer. You now must re-install the Adobe software on the new computer and let it activate. If you didn't deactivate on the old computer first and you are also running the software on a secondary computer (such as a notebook) and the software fails to activate on the new system, you will need to call Adobe for activation support for assistance. They may need to give you an extra activation to deal with the unactivated old computer.
              - Dov
    PS:     You may also find that the latest MacOS version may not be all that compatible with older applications, such as CS4.

  • New iMac and iDVD just wont work!

    All,
    Just got a new iMac and iDVD just wont work, from creating a new project, or opening an old one, or trying to share from iMovie (HD)
    If I try to do anything nothing seems to happen and when I close the program a window does appear and from there it just freezes.
    Have deleted and reinstalled iDVD, repaired permissions, all up to date in my on software updates...any ideas?
    Thanks
    Zara

    *Not knowing the origin to Your problem - General approach when in trouble is as follows.*
    • Delete iDVD pref file - *or rather start a new user/account* - log into this and re-try
    iDVD pref file resides.
    Mac Hard Disk (start-up HD)/Users/"Your account"/Library/Preferences
    and is named. com.apple.iDVD.plist
    While iDVD is NOT RUNNING - move this file out to desk-top.
    Now restart iDVD.
    • Free space on internal (start-up) hard disk if it is less than 10Gb should rather have 25Gb
    • Hard disk is untidy. Repair Permissions, Repair Hard disk (Apple Disc Util tool)
    • Program miss-match. iDVD 5.0.2, Mac OS X.4.11 AND QuickTime 7.5.5 - is OK - DON’T work under Leopard
    • Program miss-match. iDVD 6.0.4, Mac OS X.4.11 AND QuickTime 7.5.5 - is OK (might work under Leopard)
    • Program miss-match. iDVD’08 v. 7.0.1, Mac OS X.4.11 AND QuickTime 7.5.5 - is OK (might work under Leopard)
    • iDVD (08) v7 Locate theme folder. Move out iDVD1, iDVD 2 and eventually iDVD4 folders to desktop - re-try
    Macintosh HD/Library/Application Support/iDVD/Themes/ zzzzzzzzzz
    or
    Macintosh HD/Users/Your log-in//Library/Application Support/iDVD/Installed Themes/ zzzzzzzzzz
    • Try a Cleaning CD/DVD that cleans the laser lens on the DVD burner/player
    iDVD 6.0.4 and iDVD 7.0.1 are compatible with Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
    Last resort. from Craig. Solved the problem!! Finally!!
    I deleted every iDVD application and folder from my boot drive,
    emptied the trash and then installed iDVD 08 using the customize option
    and I am up and running.
    If You do a re-install be sure to get rid of all iDVD old parts AND then EMPTY the Trash-basket !
    iDVD updated ?
    Apple Codec updated ?
    Start a New Clean project - or delete project assets
    No of Colors - must be set to millions
    EdinSF writes that, The 10.6.3 update with an Open GL fix seems to have taken care of the problem.
    Yours Bengt W

  • Finder is really slow ( 15 sec.) after mavericks update on brand new iMac 27" WITH fusion drive...

    When looking up files it's fine, but when trying to save or open anything through ANY program, i.e. Adobe CS6 programs, Microsoft Word, but also Apple software, finder is really slow (15 sec. or more of the same spinning beach ball) after the OSX Mavericks update on my brand new iMac 27" WITH fusion drive... This ***** really bad because it totally disturbs the smooth workflow I bought the iMac for in the first place...
    Any suggestions?
    Already tried 'clearing the plist file' through terminal; didn't work... Rebooting (obviously), didn't work.
    Will there be a fix soon?
    It's costing me way to much time waiting for the finder to show it's content when working.
    Any official word from Apple on this?

    I had a similar problem.  Tried repairing disk permissions, tried cleaning up with onyx and applejack with no luck.  Finally what did work was simply starting up in safe mode (hold shift key down after restart) and it sorted itself out
    Hope this works for you

  • How do I uninstall Mavericks and recover Lion?  I have a brand new iMac and web pages stall or freeze since I installed Mavericks.  I can't get it to download software for my printer when I connect it.

    I have a brand new iMac.  It was working fine until I downloaded Mavericks.  Now I have web pages that freeze while trying to load.  The blue in the address bar stalls and freezes.  If I try to load from page 1 to a later page, or reverse that, I also have the same problem.  I tried to connect my printer for the first time, and again, the blue progress bar froze.  Then I got the yellow  triangle telling me there was a connection problem.  My internet connection is via an Air Card as that is my only option where I live.  I packed up the whole new iMac and took it to my Air Card provider, where they also have very fast Wifi, and they had the same problem with Wifi.  I use my Air Card with my MacBook and it works JUST GREAT!  I really want to return to Lion.  HELP.

    The only way to retutn to Lion is to format your drive (erase, lose all) and either:
    1. clone back the clone copy i hoep you have, or
    2. first backup your files, then format and install Lion again
    But really, mavericks works great. You have a problem. Find out why. First, what unusual software do oyu have installed that may be conflicting with it? Virus, system modifiers, etc?  Second what OLD software do you have that might be the problem.  finally, you might need to do a re-install if something errored during install.
    Grant

Maybe you are looking for

  • Do I have to pay for the In-App-Purchase of the new GarageBand-version if I already paid for GarageBand before?

    Hi there! I am using GarageBand for some months now and I´m really happy with that software. Yesterday the new version (2.0) was released and it is now for free. However if you want the whole bundle you have to get the available in-app-purchase. This

  • Service Registry setup with OID

    HI, I have installed service registry in approval process (discovery and publication) on Solaris Installation was successful. I used LDAP (Oracle OID) for authentication. In OID we are using whencompare plugin to autheticate against SunOne iPlanet di

  • Specifying segments and block size manaually

    Hi, just a quick question, But could anyone help me understand why someone may manually add segments to a table space (or is it a data file they would be added to) ? does auto extend not take care of this? And secondly ... why would you increase or d

  • LMS 3.2: is this CSCtc21648? Missing tasks in device center

    I'm missing inventory, view config from the management tasks. Also missing device alerts, and summary information from the Summary secion. Have RME 4.3.1 installed - is this a result of  CSCtc21648 or something else?

  • Urgent: client_ole2 fails where ole2 succeeds

    I have a forms proc which works fine using OLE2 calls under Forms 6i, but which fails using CLIENT_OLE2 calls under Forms 9i. All I did to upgrade the proc was a global search and replace ('ole2.' becoming 'client_ole2.'). The call which fails is: cl