LaCie Bigger Disk Extreme User Manual

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5. Tech Tipspage 47LaCie Bigger Disk Extreme with Triple InterfaceUser’s Manual5.3.2. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Ports And PerformanceTo utilize the enhanced Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance, your computer must be equipped with a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 host busadapter card (either sold separately, or integrated by your computer’s manufacturer) and the appropriate drivers. These hostbus adapter cards, which include one or more USB ports, are shipped with special Hi-Speed USB 2.0 drivers that enable thecomputer to control the card. These drivers must be installed in order for USB 2.0 devices connected to the port to work attheir correct speeds.Computers running Windows 2000 and Windows XP automatically manage Hi-Speed USB 2.0 devices and drivers, whileWindows 98 SE and Windows Me will require that drivers be installed before a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 device is attached.Mac OS 9.x does not support Hi-Speed USB 2.0 functionality, and all Hi-Speed USB 2.0 devices will only operate at theoriginal USB specifications. Mac OS 10.2.7 and later supports Hi-Speed USB 2.0, and Mac OS 10.x also supports Hi-SpeedUSB 2.0, but you will have to purchase a third-party PCI or PC Card and appropriate drivers.Contact your LaCie reseller or LaCie Customer Support for information about Hi-Speed USB 2.0 PCI or PC Cards, or visit ourWeb site: www.lacie.com.