LaCie FIREWIRE 800/400 User Manual

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Technical Information

7.3.2. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Ports and Performance

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To utilize the enhanced Hi-Speed USB 2.0 per-

formance, your computer must be equipped with a Hi-

Speed USB 2.0 host bus adapter card (either sold sepa-

rately, 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 com-

puter 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 ap-

propriate drivers.

Contact your LaCie reseller or LaCie Customer

Support for information about Hi-Speed USB 2.0 PCI

or PC Cards, or visit our website: