LaCie 2big USB 3.0
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DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON
Introduction
User Manual
page 5
1.1. Minimum System Requirements
Operating System
Interface Port
Disk Space
The latest versions
of Microsoft Win-
dows XP*, Windows
Vista, or Windows 7
USB 3.0** or USB
2.0
Minimum
of
600MB recom-
mended
The latest versions
of Mac OS 10.5.x,
or 10.6.x
USB 3.0** or USB
2.0
Minimum
of
600MB recom-
mended
*Windows XP will not recognize logical volumes greater than 2TB.
For details, see section
3.4.1. File System Formats
.
**To take advantage of SuperSpeed USB 3.0 transfer rates, the
LaCie 2big USB 3.0 must be connected to a USB 3.0 port. If
your computer does not have a USB 3.0 port, you may add a
USB 3.0 PCI-Express card (desktop computer) or a USB 3.0
ExpressCard 34 (portable). LaCie offers a wide selection of pe-
ripherals, including expansion cards. Visit the LaCie web site at
www.lacie.com/accessories
.
TECHNICAL NOTE:
The USB 3.0 interface may require addi-
tional drivers to operate on your computer. Please confirm that
your operating system supports USB 3.0 and, if necessary, down-
load the necessary drivers.
TECHNICAL NOTE:
The LaCie 2big USB 3.0 is compatible
with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 interfaces. When attaching the 2big
USB 3.0 to a USB 2.0 port, transfer rates are limited to USB 2.0
speeds (up to 480 Mb/s).
