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Introduction 3
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Combo model includes:
‘A’ to ‘B’ USB cable and 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable
Though this model has both USB and FireWire interfaces,
it is only possible to use one at a time.
System Requirements
The following are the minimum system requirements.
Windows
• Pentium II-class equivalent processor or later, including
Intel-compatible AMD processors
• Windows
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98SE, Me, 2000 Professional, or XP
• CD-ROM drive
• 64 MB RAM or more as required by Windows
• Available FireWire/1394/i.LINK or
USB 1.1 or 2.0 port depending on model
NOTE: USB 1.1 is slower than USB 2 or FireWire
• Internet connection (for system updates)
For faster operation, add a FireWire port to your PC with Maxtor’s
1394/FireWire PCI Card. Available at http://www.maxstore.com in
North America.
Macintosh
• Mac OS 9.1 or higher or Mac OS X versions 10.1.2 - 10.1.5
and versions 10.2.4 or higher
• CD-ROM drive
• 64 MB RAM or more as required by Mac OS
• Available FireWire or USB 1.1 or 2.0 port
depending on model
• Internet connection (for system updates)
USB model includes:
‘A’ to ‘B’ USB cable
The ‘A’ connector, typically, plugs into
your computer and the ‘B’ connector
plugs into your Maxtor Drive.
If your computer has a different type
of USB connection, you can purchase
the correct type of cable from your local computer store.
‘A’ connector ‘B’ connector
FireWire model includes:
6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable for
connecting your Maxtor drive to
your computer.
Many laptop computers, have a
smaller 4-pin FireWire port requiring a
special 4-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable.
This is not included, but available for purchase at:
http://www.maxstore.com (only in US) or a standard
computer store.
6-pin connector