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Using a new SSD formatted for exFAT

From MS Windows

Note: Make sure the SSD label field is "data" to enable the device to locate the SSD.
To use a new SSD formatted to exFAT, follow this procedure:
  1. Connect the SSD to an MS Windows PC with a USB cable.
  2. From MS Windows, search for and select Create and format hard disk partitions.
  3. From the Disk Management dialog:
    1. Select the new SSD.
    2. Right-click the SSD and select Properties.
    3. From the Volumes tab, click Properties.
    4. From the Generals tab, change the label for the SSD to "data".
    5. Click OK.