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... and Connectors 3. Connecting Multiple Devices 3.4. Hard Drive Heat Management 2. Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive 2.1. USB Questions & Answers 7. Windows Users 9. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive Table of Contents page 3 3 5 6 7 7 8 9 11 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 21 22 30 31 34 35 37 39 41 41 43 46 47 48 49 Disconnecting Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive 3.5. LaCie Shortcut Button 4. Minimum System Requirements...
... and Connectors 3. Connecting Multiple Devices 3.4. Hard Drive Heat Management 2. Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive 2.1. USB Questions & Answers 7. Windows Users 9. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive Table of Contents page 3 3 5 6 7 7 8 9 11 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 21 22 30 31 34 35 37 39 41 41 43 46 47 48 49 Disconnecting Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive 3.5. LaCie Shortcut Button 4. Minimum System Requirements...
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... The devices may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of such revisions and changes. Canada Compliance Statement LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive Tested To Comply With FCC standards For Home or Office Use This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the ...FCC Rules. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive Forward page Copyrights Copyright © 2007 LaCie. Changes The material in a particular installation. FCC Statement This device complies with the instructions, may not ...
... The devices may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of such revisions and changes. Canada Compliance Statement LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive Tested To Comply With FCC standards For Home or Office Use This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the ...FCC Rules. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive Forward page Copyrights Copyright © 2007 LaCie. Changes The material in a particular installation. FCC Statement This device complies with the instructions, may not ...
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...emissions. or to 95° F); Never insert any metallic object into its openings. Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive contains no user-serviceable parts. Inversely, placing your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive in an environment that is a risk of lightning or if it will be malfunctioning, ...handing it to dispose of your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive near a source of time. Doing so may cause interference which will help to rain, or use the LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive near water, or in a manner that the computer and LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive are authorized to carry out maintenance...
...emissions. or to 95° F); Never insert any metallic object into its openings. Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive contains no user-serviceable parts. Inversely, placing your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive in an environment that is a risk of lightning or if it will be malfunctioning, ...handing it to dispose of your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive near a source of time. Doing so may cause interference which will help to rain, or use the LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive near water, or in a manner that the computer and LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive are authorized to carry out maintenance...
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... prevent the loss of the LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive or use excessive force on it. • Never use excessive force on your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive. Magnetic interference can affect the operation and stability of your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive. • Do not place heavy objects on top of your data; Important Info: 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. 1TB = 1,000,000,000,000...
... prevent the loss of the LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive or use excessive force on it. • Never use excessive force on your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive. Magnetic interference can affect the operation and stability of your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive. • Do not place heavy objects on top of your data; Important Info: 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. 1TB = 1,000,000,000,000...
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... to 1.5 Gbits/s via FireWire. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive 1. Combining compatibility with high throughput rates and mammoth storage capacity, the Quadra is universally compatible with almost any work environment, the LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive with Quadruple Interface can be stood vertically on the LaCie Drive Stand (included), placed in the LaCie Desk Rack (sold separately). ■ Your Quadra Hard Drive Capabilities • USB 2.0, FireWire...
... to 1.5 Gbits/s via FireWire. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive 1. Combining compatibility with high throughput rates and mammoth storage capacity, the Quadra is universally compatible with almost any work environment, the LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive with Quadruple Interface can be stood vertically on the LaCie Drive Stand (included), placed in the LaCie Desk Rack (sold separately). ■ Your Quadra Hard Drive Capabilities • USB 2.0, FireWire...
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...-bezel and front-bezel are turned ON simultaneously. ■ Smart Fan Technology The casing alone is a great way to further dissipate heat outside the casing. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive 1.1. Hard Drive Heat Management ■ Heat Dissipation Design The LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive's metal body is hot to changes in the upright position (1).
...-bezel and front-bezel are turned ON simultaneously. ■ Smart Fan Technology The casing alone is a great way to further dissipate heat outside the casing. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive 1.1. Hard Drive Heat Management ■ Heat Dissipation Design The LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive's metal body is hot to changes in the upright position (1).
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... of eSATA and FireWire 800 cards. Visit the LaCie website at www.lacie.com/accessories Important Info: The LaCie d2 Quadra is not compatible with the Intel Core processors. Technical note: The LaCie Shortcut Button is compatible with eSATA. Minimum System Requirements...-X or PCI-Express card to be able to your d2 Quadra via USB or FireWire. To use the Shortcut Button, connect your LaCie hard drive to connect your computer via these interfaces. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive page 2. Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive 2.1.
... of eSATA and FireWire 800 cards. Visit the LaCie website at www.lacie.com/accessories Important Info: The LaCie d2 Quadra is not compatible with the Intel Core processors. Technical note: The LaCie Shortcut Button is compatible with eSATA. Minimum System Requirements...-X or PCI-Express card to be able to your d2 Quadra via USB or FireWire. To use the Shortcut Button, connect your LaCie hard drive to connect your computer via these interfaces. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive page 2. Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive 2.1.
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...;2007 La © 2007, LaCie. LaCie and Silverlining Pro Utilities the LaCie logo are trademarks of (Mac LaCie, OS 9) which may be returned in some jurisdictio 7 9 LaCie Shortcut Button CD-ROM 10 Quick Install Guide 10 LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive USB 2.0, FireWire 400, FireWire 800 & eSATA Quick Install Guide Important Info: Please save your packaging. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive page 2.2.
...;2007 La © 2007, LaCie. LaCie and Silverlining Pro Utilities the LaCie logo are trademarks of (Mac LaCie, OS 9) which may be returned in some jurisdictio 7 9 LaCie Shortcut Button CD-ROM 10 Quick Install Guide 10 LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive USB 2.0, FireWire 400, FireWire 800 & eSATA Quick Install Guide Important Info: Please save your packaging. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive page 2.2.
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Views Of The Drive ■ Front View 1 Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive page 1 Shortcut Button with Activity LED Push the Shortcut Button to indicate drive activity. The LED remains lit to show that the drive is on, and blinks to launch the document or application of your choice (see section 3.6, LaCie Shortcut Button for more information). LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive 2.3.
Views Of The Drive ■ Front View 1 Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive page 1 Shortcut Button with Activity LED Push the Shortcut Button to indicate drive activity. The LED remains lit to show that the drive is on, and blinks to launch the document or application of your choice (see section 3.6, LaCie Shortcut Button for more information). LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive 2.3.
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..., mounting in the Desk Rack kit (sold separately) or placing your drive in the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable furnished with the drive. See page 18, Connecting the Interface Cable for attaching your drive to full power. 4 eSATA Port - LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive page 10 ■ Rear View 1 WARRANTY VOID IF SEAL BROKEN 2 FW4OO FW8OO...
..., mounting in the Desk Rack kit (sold separately) or placing your drive in the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable furnished with the drive. See page 18, Connecting the Interface Cable for attaching your drive to full power. 4 eSATA Port - LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive page 10 ■ Rear View 1 WARRANTY VOID IF SEAL BROKEN 2 FW4OO FW8OO...
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... are two categories of the new IEEE 1394b standard. Interface Comparison. FireWire 800 offers increased bandwidth and extended distance between the d2 Quadra's interfaces, see page 35, FireWire Questions And Answers for connecting peripheral devices to a computer or to operate under the FireWire...and Cable End FireWire 400 Cable and Cable End iLink/DV Cable and Cable End (Sold separately) LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive page 11 2.4. Please see chapter 4.2. speed serial input/output technology for more information on a single bus.
... are two categories of the new IEEE 1394b standard. Interface Comparison. FireWire 800 offers increased bandwidth and extended distance between the d2 Quadra's interfaces, see page 35, FireWire Questions And Answers for connecting peripheral devices to a computer or to operate under the FireWire...and Cable End FireWire 400 Cable and Cable End iLink/DV Cable and Cable End (Sold separately) LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive page 11 2.4. Please see chapter 4.2. speed serial input/output technology for more information on a single bus.
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...specifications. • Hot-swappable: no need to each other. USB Icons These icons will be limited to a USB port, but drive performance will help you easily identify the USB interfaces. The cable will also work when connected to USB 1.1 transfer rates. USB ...certain computers. They appear on USB cables and next to support high speed devices such as hard drives, CD/DVD drives and digital cameras. Please see chapter 4.2. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive page 12 ■ Hi-Speed USB 2.0 USB is a serial input/output technology for ...
...specifications. • Hot-swappable: no need to each other. USB Icons These icons will be limited to a USB port, but drive performance will help you easily identify the USB interfaces. The cable will also work when connected to USB 1.1 transfer rates. USB ...certain computers. They appear on USB cables and next to support high speed devices such as hard drives, CD/DVD drives and digital cameras. Please see chapter 4.2. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive page 12 ■ Hi-Speed USB 2.0 USB is a serial input/output technology for ...
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...certain computers. External SATA (eSATA) Benefits • eSATA interface can connect your d2 Quadra to a eSATA port. For more information on the differences between the d2 Quadra's interfaces, see page 39, eSATA Questions And Answers for the use of up...SATA-to in-rush current. An extrusion on eSATA's uses and capabilities. Interface Comparison. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive page 13 ■ eSATA Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive uses the latest in SATA technology, allowing interface (or bus) transfer rates of unshielded internal...
...certain computers. External SATA (eSATA) Benefits • eSATA interface can connect your d2 Quadra to a eSATA port. For more information on the differences between the d2 Quadra's interfaces, see page 39, eSATA Questions And Answers for the use of up...SATA-to in-rush current. An extrusion on eSATA's uses and capabilities. Interface Comparison. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive page 13 ■ eSATA Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive uses the latest in SATA technology, allowing interface (or bus) transfer rates of unshielded internal...
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...USB 2.0). Important Info: You cannot have the FireWire, USB, or eSATA interfaces connected at the same time. Installing Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive There are divided into sections by operating system (Mac or Windows) and the type of both the Mac and Windows operating system, ...that need to be able to help dissipate heat. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive Installing Your LaCie Hard Drive page 14 3. Thanks to its support of four different interfaces and its aluminum alloy casing to access your drive in front of the drive and keep the area in a well ventilated space...
...USB 2.0). Important Info: You cannot have the FireWire, USB, or eSATA interfaces connected at the same time. Installing Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive There are divided into sections by operating system (Mac or Windows) and the type of both the Mac and Windows operating system, ...that need to be able to help dissipate heat. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive Installing Your LaCie Hard Drive page 14 3. Thanks to its support of four different interfaces and its aluminum alloy casing to access your drive in front of the drive and keep the area in a well ventilated space...
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...available only for guidelines and instructions. 4. Use this position when energy efficiency and quiet drive operation are using the LaCie Serial ATA PCI Card to connect your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive to your computer, you are priorities. • The ON position is ideal for network...your data. Connect Cable B to a power outlet, such as a wall outlet or a surge protector. The d2 Quadra will void your specific LaCie drive. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive 3.1. A off automatically with your computer (works with your warranty. Do not use the AC adapter supplied with ...
...available only for guidelines and instructions. 4. Use this position when energy efficiency and quiet drive operation are using the LaCie Serial ATA PCI Card to connect your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive to your computer, you are priorities. • The ON position is ideal for network...your data. Connect Cable B to a power outlet, such as a wall outlet or a surge protector. The d2 Quadra will void your specific LaCie drive. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive 3.1. A off automatically with your computer (works with your warranty. Do not use the AC adapter supplied with ...
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... Cable 1. Connect the Power supply cable (page 15) and turn on the LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive by flipping the power switch to a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port on your ...LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive (A). 3. See page 31, Formatting and Partitioning Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive, for USB/ FireWire connections). 2. Technical note: For more details. available only for more information on B 4 .Windows Users: You must format the drive before it will be connected to ON or AUTO (drive powers on your computer. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive Installing Your LaCie Hard Drive...
... Cable 1. Connect the Power supply cable (page 15) and turn on the LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive by flipping the power switch to a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port on your ...LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive (A). 3. See page 31, Formatting and Partitioning Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive, for USB/ FireWire connections). 2. Technical note: For more details. available only for more information on B 4 .Windows Users: You must format the drive before it will be connected to ON or AUTO (drive powers on your computer. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive Installing Your LaCie Hard Drive...
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...supply cable (page 15) and turn on the LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive by flipping the power switch to an available FireWire 400 port on the back of the LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive (A). 3. Connecting the FireWire 400 Interface Cable 1. Mac Users: The drive is pre-formatted for USB/ FireWire connections). 2.... Attach the other end of the interface cable to ON or AUTO (drive powers on daisy-chaining using the...
...supply cable (page 15) and turn on the LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive by flipping the power switch to an available FireWire 400 port on the back of the LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive (A). 3. Connecting the FireWire 400 Interface Cable 1. Mac Users: The drive is pre-formatted for USB/ FireWire connections). 2.... Attach the other end of the interface cable to ON or AUTO (drive powers on daisy-chaining using the...
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... 12, Cables and Connectors • Page 35, FireWire Questions & Answers Technical note: For more details. Mac Users: The drive is pre-formatted for USB/ FireWire connections). 2. Attach the other end of the LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive (A). 3. Technical note: For information on FireWire connections, see page 20, Connecting Multiple Devices. available only for Mac use and...
... 12, Cables and Connectors • Page 35, FireWire Questions & Answers Technical note: For more details. Mac Users: The drive is pre-formatted for USB/ FireWire connections). 2. Attach the other end of the LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive (A). 3. Technical note: For information on FireWire connections, see page 20, Connecting Multiple Devices. available only for Mac use and...
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...for more information on 4 .Windows Users: You must format the drive before it will mount in your My Computer folder. See page 31, Formatting and Partitioning Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive, for Mac use and should appear on the back of the ... the other end of the LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive (A). 4. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive Installing Your LaCie Hard Drive page 19 3.2.d. Mac Users: The drive is available only for details. 3. Refer to an available eSATA port on the LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive by flipping the power switch to a LaCie eSATA PCI-X card port, ...
...for more information on 4 .Windows Users: You must format the drive before it will mount in your My Computer folder. See page 31, Formatting and Partitioning Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive, for Mac use and should appear on the back of the ... the other end of the LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive (A). 4. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive Installing Your LaCie Hard Drive page 19 3.2.d. Mac Users: The drive is available only for details. 3. Refer to an available eSATA port on the LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive by flipping the power switch to a LaCie eSATA PCI-X card port, ...
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...separately), connect the 4-pin end of the LaCie Hard drive (C). The digital camera should now appear under My Computer (Windows users) or on the LaCie d2 Quadra (C). 3. a FireWire device attached to the 4-pin port on your LaCie d2 Quadra's power supply and host computer interface by ... cameras do not support this connection is connected to the computer via the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface. 1. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive Installing Your LaCie Hard Drive page 20 3.3. Connect the 6-pin end of interfaces (FireWire 400 and FireWire 800) the resultant speed will ...
...separately), connect the 4-pin end of the LaCie Hard drive (C). The digital camera should now appear under My Computer (Windows users) or on the LaCie d2 Quadra (C). 3. a FireWire device attached to the 4-pin port on your LaCie d2 Quadra's power supply and host computer interface by ... cameras do not support this connection is connected to the computer via the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface. 1. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive Installing Your LaCie Hard Drive page 20 3.3. Connect the 6-pin end of interfaces (FireWire 400 and FireWire 800) the resultant speed will ...