Ability to make backup image of SATA drive is vital process that makes sure system steadiness and decreases downtime in hardware failure. Also, ability to back up SATA hard drive makes sure data protection and security of vital data. Process of backing up drive is simple procedure that any PC user can do given proper software and right preparations.

Instructions

• Run Acronis True Image. Click "Backup" then Click "Next" button.

• Choose SATA drive you desire to backup and connect "Next" button.

• Pick any file types you want to eliminate from exclusion menu, and click "Next".

• Enter name for image and choose target drive, and click "Next" button. Primary drive can house backup image, though, it must be moved as early as probable to secondary drive to prevent data loss if hardware failure.

• Analyze backup process settings and click "Next" to start backup process. This takes some minutes to hours, based on size of backup image and speed of hard drives.