7. Tech Tips
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LaCie Biggest F800
User’s Manual
7.3.2. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Ports And Performance
To utilize the enhanced Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance, your computer must be equipped with a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 host bus
adapter card (either sold separately, or integrated by your computer’s manufacturer) and the appropriate drivers. These host
bus adapter cards, which include one or more USB ports, are shipped with special Hi-Speed USB 2.0 drivers that enable the
computer to control the card. These drivers must be installed in order for USB 2.0 devices connected to the port to work at
their correct speeds.
Computers running Windows 2000 and Windows XP automatically manage Hi-Speed USB 2.0 devices and drivers, while
Windows 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 the
original USB specifications. Mac OS 10.2.7 and later supports Hi-Speed USB 2.0, and Mac OS 10.x also supports Hi-Speed
USB 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 our
Web site:
www.lacie.com
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