LaCie hard disk MAX
• DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON
Interface & Data Transfer Information
User Manual
page 18
4.2. Data Transfers
A data transfer is the flow of data that accomplishes a task, usu-
ally related to moving data from storage to computer RAM or
between storage devices. During data transfers, it’s best to wait
before launching other applications on the same USB 2.0 port.
Anomalies may arise with computers that have USB 2.0 control-
lers that do not conform to OHCI (Open Host Controller Inter-
face) standards. In any other configurations, we cannot ensure
100% correct operation.
If you experience hanging problems, proceed as follows:
1. Make sure that the USB cable is connected tightly and se-
curely on both ends of the cable, from the drive to the com-
puter.
2. Check that the power supply and ground connection are
seated properly.
3. Disconnect your computer’s USB cable. Wait 30 seconds.
Reconnect.
4.3. Installing New Firmware
LaCie may periodically offer firmware updates for the hard disk
MAX. Visit LaCie’s Web site,
www.lacie.com
, for the latest firm-
ware update. For the procedure, please contact LaCie technical
support.
TECHNICAL NOTE:
Controller - A controller is a component
or an electronic card (referred to in this case as a “controller
card”) that enables a computer to communicate with or man-
age certain peripherals. An external controller is an expansion
card which fills one of the free slots (i.e. PCI or PCMCIA) inside
your PC and which enables a peripheral (ex. CD-R/RW drive,
scanner or printer) to be connected to the computer. If your
computer is not equipped with a USB controller card, you can
purchase an external controller through LaCie. Contact your
LaCie reseller or LaCie Technical Support (section
7. Contact-
ing Customer Support
) for more information.
