LaCie Rugged USB 3.0
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Troubleshooting
User Manual
page 24
4.2. Windows Troubleshooting
Problem
Question
Solution
The drive is not running
noticeably faster when
connected via Super-
Speed USB 3.0.
Is the drive connected to a
USB port on your computer, or
to a USB hub?
If your drive is connected to a USB port or hub, this is normal. A Super-
Speed USB 3.0 device can only operate at USB 3.0 performance levels
when it is connected directly to a USB 3.0 port or hub. Otherwise, the USB
3.0 device will operate at the slower USB transfer rates.
Is the drive connected to a
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port on
your computer?
Check to see that the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 drivers for both your host bus
adapter and device have been installed correctly. If in doubt, uninstall the
drivers and re-install them.
Does your computer or oper-
ating system support Super-
Speed USB 3.0?
See section
1.2. Minimum System Requirements
.
The drive is not recog-
nized by the computer.
Is there an icon for the drive in
My Computer
?
Go into
My Computer
and look for an icon and drive letter assigned to the
LaCie drive. If the drive does not appear, follow the rest of the Trouble-
shooting tips to isolate the problem.
Does your computer’s con-
figuration meet the minimum
system requirements for use
with this drive?
See section
1.2. Minimum System Requirements
for more information.
Is the drive receiving sufficient
power?
If the drive is connected to your computer via USB and does not appear to
mount, the drive may not be receiving enough power from the USB bus on
your computer. Try connecting the USB power sharing cable as described
in section
1.4. Cables and Connectors
.
Did you follow the correct
installation steps for the spe-
cific interface and operating
system?
Review the installation steps in sections
2.1. STEP 1: Connecting the Inter-
face Cable
and
2.2. STEP 2: Launching LaCie Setup Assistant
.
Are both ends of the USB
cable firmly attached?
Check both ends of the USB cable and make sure that they are fully seated
in their respective ports. Try disconnecting the cable, waiting 10 seconds,
and then reconnecting it. If the drive is still not recognized, restart your
computer and try again.
Is there a conflict with other
device drivers or extensions?
Contact LaCie Technical Support for help.
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