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... 4.Interface & Data Transfer Information 17 4.1. BIG (RAID 0)...19 5.2. Windows Users...22 5.4.2. Mac Users...26 5.5. Minimum System Requirements...6 1.2. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Table of Contents page 1 Table of the Drive...8 1.3.1. Launching LaCie Setup Assistant 11 2.4. USB 2.0 Connection...17 4.2. Removing and Installing Drives...27 6.Troubleshooting...28 6.1. Manual Updates...28 6.2. Turning the...
... 4.Interface & Data Transfer Information 17 4.1. BIG (RAID 0)...19 5.2. Windows Users...22 5.4.2. Mac Users...26 5.5. Minimum System Requirements...6 1.2. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Table of Contents page 1 Table of the Drive...8 1.3.1. Launching LaCie Setup Assistant 11 2.4. USB 2.0 Connection...17 4.2. Removing and Installing Drives...27 6.Troubleshooting...28 6.1. Manual Updates...28 6.2. Turning the...
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... in a retrieval system, or transmitted in a particular installation. All rights reserved. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Copyrights Copyright © 2008 LaCie. Trademarks Apple, Mac, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. FCC Statement LaCie hard disk MAX Tested to comply with FCC standards for information only and subject to...
... in a retrieval system, or transmitted in a particular installation. All rights reserved. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Copyrights Copyright © 2008 LaCie. Trademarks Apple, Mac, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. FCC Statement LaCie hard disk MAX Tested to comply with FCC standards for information only and subject to...
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...and television reception. or to avoid any metallic object into its openings. Magnetic interference can drop off your LaCie hard disk MAX or attempt to disassemble or modify it to a designed collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. Power requirements 100-240 V~, 1.5 A,... into the drive to operational humidity beyond 5-80%, non-condensing, or non-operating humidity beyond 1090%, non-condensing. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be...
...and television reception. or to avoid any metallic object into its openings. Magnetic interference can drop off your LaCie hard disk MAX or attempt to disassemble or modify it to a designed collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. Power requirements 100-240 V~, 1.5 A,... into the drive to operational humidity beyond 5-80%, non-condensing, or non-operating humidity beyond 1090%, non-condensing. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be...
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...backup, please refer to our website. one copy on your external hard disk, for the recovery or restoration of this data. IMPORTANT INFO: 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. 1TB = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Forward page 4 IMPORTANT INFO: Any ...loss, corruption or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive is the sole responsibility of the user, and under no circumstances will...
...backup, please refer to our website. one copy on your external hard disk, for the recovery or restoration of this data. IMPORTANT INFO: 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. 1TB = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Forward page 4 IMPORTANT INFO: Any ...loss, corruption or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive is the sole responsibility of the user, and under no circumstances will...
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...: ✦✦ Connect your drive ✦✦ Format or partition your drive ✦✦ Easily select your demanding data needs. you through your computer; LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 1. These latest drives are performance-based solutions that are timeless and crafted to your specific applications. Secure and stable, the...
...: ✦✦ Connect your drive ✦✦ Format or partition your drive ✦✦ Easily select your demanding data needs. you through your computer; LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 1. These latest drives are performance-based solutions that are timeless and crafted to your specific applications. Secure and stable, the...
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If it is connected to a USB 2.0 host port. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 1.1. Introduction page 6 Minimum System Requirements Windows Users ✦✦ Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista ✦✦ Pentium II ...
If it is connected to a USB 2.0 host port. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 1.1. Introduction page 6 Minimum System Requirements Windows Users ✦✦ Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista ✦✦ Pentium II ...
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... your packaging. In the event that the drive should need to section 2.3. Box Content Your LaCie hard disk MAX package contains the drive itself and an accessories box containing the items listed below. 1. External ...hard disk MAX D E S I G N BY N E I L P O U LTO N Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Quick Install Guide Introduction page 7 3 Quick Install Guide LaCie Utilities and user manual are located on the drive and will appear once the LaCie Setup Assistance has been installed. LaCie hard disk MAX, Design by Neil Poulton with two disks for RAID capability 2. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN...
... your packaging. In the event that the drive should need to section 2.3. Box Content Your LaCie hard disk MAX package contains the drive itself and an accessories box containing the items listed below. 1. External ...hard disk MAX D E S I G N BY N E I L P O U LTO N Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Quick Install Guide Introduction page 7 3 Quick Install Guide LaCie Utilities and user manual are located on the drive and will appear once the LaCie Setup Assistance has been installed. LaCie hard disk MAX, Design by Neil Poulton with two disks for RAID capability 2. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN...
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...non-condensing 1 23 4 Fig. 1.3.2 56 RAID selection switch Fig. 1.3.1 Introduction page 8 2 1 CAUTION: To avoid overheating, the LaCie hard disk MAX should be installed in a well-ventilated area and in such a way as to maintain sufficient airflow across the controller chips. Blue LED strip... (blue = normal, red = disk failure, blinking = disk activity) 1.3.2. Power supply connection 3. Front View 1. Rear View 1. Lower drive status LED 4. Also ensure that the Ventilation Fan is not obstructed. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 1.3. Please...
...non-condensing 1 23 4 Fig. 1.3.2 56 RAID selection switch Fig. 1.3.1 Introduction page 8 2 1 CAUTION: To avoid overheating, the LaCie hard disk MAX should be installed in a well-ventilated area and in such a way as to maintain sufficient airflow across the controller chips. Blue LED strip... (blue = normal, red = disk failure, blinking = disk activity) 1.3.2. Power supply connection 3. Front View 1. Rear View 1. Lower drive status LED 4. Also ensure that the Ventilation Fan is not obstructed. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 1.3. Please...
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Getting Connected IMPORTANT INFO: Please follow the setup steps in the order they are given to ensure that the LaCie hard disk MAX volume mounts correctly on your computer. Launching LaCie Setup Assistant Getting Connected page 9 Turning the Drive On Step 2 - 2.2. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 2. Step 1 - 2.1. Connecting the USB cable Step 3 - 2.3.
Getting Connected IMPORTANT INFO: Please follow the setup steps in the order they are given to ensure that the LaCie hard disk MAX volume mounts correctly on your computer. Launching LaCie Setup Assistant Getting Connected page 9 Turning the Drive On Step 2 - 2.2. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 2. Step 1 - 2.1. Connecting the USB cable Step 3 - 2.3.
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...next step, section 2.2. To be able to use of the drive to the drive resulting from another LaCie drive or another manufacturer. LaCie accepts no responsibility for any other than one authorized by moving the power switch on to purchase an... void your warranty. Connecting the USB Cable. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 2.1. Turn on your specific LaCie hard disk MAX. Turning the Drive On IMPORTANT INFO: Please connect the power supply before transporting your LaCie hard disk MAX when in damage to the hard disk MAX (Fig. 2.1-A). 2. Fig. 2.1-A Fig. ...
...next step, section 2.2. To be able to use of the drive to the drive resulting from another LaCie drive or another manufacturer. LaCie accepts no responsibility for any other than one authorized by moving the power switch on to purchase an... void your warranty. Connecting the USB Cable. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 2.1. Turn on your specific LaCie hard disk MAX. Turning the Drive On IMPORTANT INFO: Please connect the power supply before transporting your LaCie hard disk MAX when in damage to the hard disk MAX (Fig. 2.1-A). 2. Fig. 2.1-A Fig. ...
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...: double click on the "LaCie Setup Assistant" icon appear on your computer's native disk utility program to section 2.3. After a few seconds, the hard disk will require manual formatting. Do not change the RAID mode before running the Setup Assistant. Launching LaCie Setup Assistant Before using your desktop (Mac users). 4. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual...
...: double click on the "LaCie Setup Assistant" icon appear on your computer's native disk utility program to section 2.3. After a few seconds, the hard disk will require manual formatting. Do not change the RAID mode before running the Setup Assistant. Launching LaCie Setup Assistant Before using your desktop (Mac users). 4. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual...
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...similar). To prevent failures, however, it should say, "Safely remove..."). From the System Tray (located in this prompt. 3. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 2.4. When the icon disappears from the desktop, the drive can be disconnected. This message will appear,...device icon. A message will appear: "Safe to disconnect the device. 1. Click on the LaCie hard drive in the lower right-hand side of your LaCie hard drive. Drag the Hard disk MAX drive icon to follow these steps when disconnecting your screen), click the Eject icon (a small green...
...similar). To prevent failures, however, it should say, "Safely remove..."). From the System Tray (located in this prompt. 3. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 2.4. When the icon disappears from the desktop, the drive can be disconnected. This message will appear,...device icon. A message will appear: "Safe to disconnect the device. 1. Click on the LaCie hard drive in the lower right-hand side of your LaCie hard drive. Drag the Hard disk MAX drive icon to follow these steps when disconnecting your screen), click the Eject icon (a small green...
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... Assistant to format your drive to work with Windows or Mac, or for each person who uses the drive. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 3. When a disk is created to contain files and data. See the table, below, for your computer before reformatting. performance will generally be greater when compared to...
... Assistant to format your drive to work with Windows or Mac, or for each person who uses the drive. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 3. When a disk is created to contain files and data. See the table, below, for your computer before reformatting. performance will generally be greater when compared to...
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... system. Figure 3.1-A Figure 3.1-B Formatting & Partitioning page 14 Locate the drive that is represented by the icon. See Fig. 3.1-A. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 3.1. These steps will erase everything from the your hard drive. On the first page of two steps: (1) installing a signature on next page... CAUTION: Following these steps. 1. From...
... system. Figure 3.1-A Figure 3.1-B Formatting & Partitioning page 14 Locate the drive that is represented by the icon. See Fig. 3.1-A. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 3.1. These steps will erase everything from the your hard drive. On the first page of two steps: (1) installing a signature on next page... CAUTION: Following these steps. 1. From...
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Windows Disk Management will format and partition the disk according to your settings (Fig. 3.1-D.), and your drive will appear in My Computer, ready to begin the formatting process. 14. On the Format Partition window, select Quick Format. Click Next. 9. Click Next. 12. Click Finish to use. Click Next. 10. Click Next. 11. Click Next. 13. Figure 3.1-C Formatting & Partitioning page 15 Figure 3.1-D LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 8.
Windows Disk Management will format and partition the disk according to your settings (Fig. 3.1-D.), and your drive will appear in My Computer, ready to begin the formatting process. 14. On the Format Partition window, select Quick Format. Click Next. 9. Click Next. 12. Click Finish to use. Click Next. 10. Click Next. 11. Click Next. 13. Figure 3.1-C Formatting & Partitioning page 15 Figure 3.1-D LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 8.
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LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 3.2. In the Utilities folder, double-click Disk Utility. 4. Figure 3.2 Formatting & Partitioning page 16 Select the volume labeled LaCie hard disk MAX from the list of available hard disks on the drive. 2. From the Volume Scheme: menu, choose the number of partitions you want to protect or continue to your settings, and your...
LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 3.2. In the Utilities folder, double-click Disk Utility. 4. Figure 3.2 Formatting & Partitioning page 16 Select the volume labeled LaCie hard disk MAX from the list of available hard disks on the drive. 2. From the Volume Scheme: menu, choose the number of partitions you want to protect or continue to your settings, and your...
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... is the latest implementation of this standard, and it provides the necessary bandwidth and data transfer rates to a HiSpeed USB 2.0 port. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Interface & Data Transfer Information page 17 4. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 is shipped with a Hi-Speed USB cable to ensure maximum data ...
... is the latest implementation of this standard, and it provides the necessary bandwidth and data transfer rates to a HiSpeed USB 2.0 port. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Interface & Data Transfer Information page 17 4. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 is shipped with a Hi-Speed USB cable to ensure maximum data ...
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... ground connection are seated properly. 3. Check that enables a computer to OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface) standards. Visit LaCie's Web site, www.lacie.com, for the hard disk MAX. A controller is not equipped with or manage certain peripherals. CD-R/RW drive, scanner or printer) to be connected to... for more information. If your PC and which fills one of the cable, from storage to the computer. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 4.2. Reconnect. 4.3. Interface & Data Transfer Information page 18 TECHNICAL NOTE: Controller - Disconnect your...
... ground connection are seated properly. 3. Check that enables a computer to OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface) standards. Visit LaCie's Web site, www.lacie.com, for the hard disk MAX. A controller is not equipped with or manage certain peripherals. CD-R/RW drive, scanner or printer) to be connected to... for more information. If your PC and which fills one of the cable, from storage to the computer. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 4.2. Reconnect. 4.3. Interface & Data Transfer Information page 18 TECHNICAL NOTE: Controller - Disconnect your...
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...1) = 50% capacity 5.1. IMPORTANT INFO: In BIG mode, if one logical volume mounts on the computer. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 5. If one physical disk in some LaCie devices), allows for example) and should not be used as a single storage backup solution or on how to ...adjust the RAID mode, refer to all disks becomes inaccessible because parts of video for optimal ...
...1) = 50% capacity 5.1. IMPORTANT INFO: In BIG mode, if one logical volume mounts on the computer. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 5. If one physical disk in some LaCie devices), allows for example) and should not be used as a single storage backup solution or on how to ...adjust the RAID mode, refer to all disks becomes inaccessible because parts of video for optimal ...
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... 1 A1 A1 B1 B1 C1 C1 D1 D1 E1 E1 Fig. 5.2 One logical volume mounts on the second disk. If one disk fails. RAID page 20 Applications RAID 1 provides maximum data safety in the event of drives. RAID 1 is a good choice when safety is reduced slightly when ... the computer and the combined available capacity of both drives is a secure RAID mode that requires at least 2 drives and works with pairs of a single disk failure, but because data is written twice, performance is more important than speed. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 5.2.
... 1 A1 A1 B1 B1 C1 C1 D1 D1 E1 E1 Fig. 5.2 One logical volume mounts on the second disk. If one disk fails. RAID page 20 Applications RAID 1 provides maximum data safety in the event of drives. RAID 1 is a good choice when safety is reduced slightly when ... the computer and the combined available capacity of both drives is a secure RAID mode that requires at least 2 drives and works with pairs of a single disk failure, but because data is written twice, performance is more important than speed. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 5.2.