Seagate Personal Storage 5000DV Installation Guide (Windows) - Page 7

System Requirements The following are the minimum system requirements. W Windows System Requirements • Pentium II-class equivalent processor or later • Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP Handling Precautions Handle your drive with care! Follow the precautions listed here 1 or damage to the drive may result and your warranty may become void. Review the "Maxtor Product Warranty" on the inside front cover for more information. The following precautions can prevent loss of data: • CD-ROM drive • Do not bump, jar, or drop the drive. • 32 MB RAM or more as required by Windows • Do not stack drives more than three high. • Available FireWire/1394/i.LINK (OHCI-compliant) or USB 1.1 or 2.0 port (only for 5000DV, 5000XT) • Do not set the drive on its side without using the vertical stand as it may fall over and cause damage. • Available USB 1.1 or 2.0 port (5000LE) • Internet connection (for system updates) For faster operation, upgrade from USB 1.1 to high-speed USB 2.0 with a Maxtor USB 2.0 PCI Card for Windows or add a FireWire port to your PC with Maxtor's 1394/FireWire PCI Card. Both are available at www.maxtordirect.com in North America. • Do not remove any cables or power cords without properly disconnecting the drive through the operating system. • Do not set any liquids or drinks on the drive. Liquids will damage the internal electronics. • Do not attempt to open the drive's case.This will void your warranty. M Macintosh System Requirements • iMac®, Power Macintosh® G3 (Blue and White), or later model • Mac OS 9.1 or higher or Mac OS X version 10.1.2 or higher • CD-ROM drive • 32 MB RAM or more as required by Mac OS • Available FireWire/1394/i.LINK (OHCI-compliant) or USB 1.1 or 2.0 port (only for 5000DV, 5000XT) • Available USB 1.1 or 2.0 port (5000LE) • Internet connection (for system updates) Introduction 3