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3. Installing Your LaCie Drive
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LaCie Data Bank Hi-Speed USB 2.0
User’s Manual
3.1. Connecting The LaCie Drive To Your Computer
Tech Note:
*The LaCie Data Bank does not require a power supply for computers equipped with a standard bus-
powered USB port. Some USB hubs or boards are not powered; if your computer’s USB hub or bus does not
provide the necessary power to operate your drive, use the optional power sharing cable to turn on your drive.
See section 3.2 Connecting the Optional Power Sharing Cable
for instructions.
Connect the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable into the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port on the back of the
LaCie Data Bank.
Tech Note:
For more information about USB, please see sections:
• 2.3.1. USB
• 5.3. Optimizing Data Transfers
• 6. USB Questions & Answers
Connect the other end of the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable into an available USB port* on your
computer. The LaCie Data Bank’s Activity LED should now light on; if it does not, use the
optional USB Power Sharing Cable.
Tech Note:
To achieve Hi-Speed USB 2.0 transfer rates, you
have to be connected to a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port on your
computer. Otherwise, you will be limited to USB 1.1 data
transfer rates.
Windows Users
Go to My Computer and look for your drive. It may take a few
seconds for your computer to recognize the drive and assign it a
letter.
Mac Users
An icon for your drive should appear on your computer’s
desktop. It may take a few seconds for your computer to
recognize the drive.
Your LaCie Drive will now be ready for use. Now you will be
able to format and partition the drive to suit your needs. Please
see 4.1. For
matting And Partitioning Your LaCie Drive for more
information.
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