Formatting Instructions - LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual

FORMATTING INSTRUCTIONS

The steps listed below will help you to format and partition a storage device. For more information on choosing
the optimal file format, refer to About File System Formats above.
Caution: Formatting will erase everything on the storage device. LaCie highly recommends that you
back up all data on your storage device before performing the steps below. LaCie is not
responsible for any data lost due to formatting, partitioning, or using a LaCie storage device.
Note: Refer to your operating system's documentation for more information on reformatting and
partitioning your storage device.
Windows Users
Technical Note on volumes larger than 2TB: Windows XP 32-bit - This version of Windows will not
recognize volumes larger than 2TB; Windows XP x64, Vista and 7 - All of these versions of Windows can
recognize volumes greater than 2TB. However, disks must be converted to the GPT file system before
partitions greater than 2TB can be created. To do this, go to Windows Disk Management and right-click on
the disk. Select Convert to GPT. You may now create partitions greater than 2TB.
1. Make sure the storage device is connected to and mounted on the computer.
2. Right-click on Computer and choose Manage. From the Manage window select Disk Management.
3. From the list of storage devices in the middle of the Disk Management window, locate your LaCie device.
4. By default, a partition is already created on the device with LaCie software utilities. Follow your operating
system instructions to reset the existing partition.
5. To create a new partition, select New Simple Volume. Follow the on-screen instructions when the New
Simple Volume Wizard appears.
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