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====== Getting Connected ======
Follow the setup steps in the order they are given to ensure that your LaCie hard drive's volume mounts correctly on your computer.
===== Thunderbolt and Windows =====
**Important info:** Thunderbolt technology is compatible with Windows 7 and Windows 8. Windows requires drivers to use the Thunderbolt port. It is recommended that you connect the product to a host computer via USB and run LaCie Setup Assistant (see Step 3 - Launch LaCie Setup Assistant). Once LaCie Setup Assistant is finished, disconnect the LaCie d2 Thunderbolt 2 (see [[unmounting|Unmounting Your Hard Drive]]) from the USB port and install the Thunderbolt drivers for Windows (see [[drivers|Install Drivers (Windows Only)]]). You can connect via the Thunderbolt interface once the drivers are installed.
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===== Step 1 - Connect the interface cable =====
Connect the interface cable from the LaCie d2 to the computer.
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===== Step 2 - Connect the power supply =====
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Connect the power supply in the following order:
- The power input port on the back of the LaCie d2.
- A live power outlet.
The LaCie d2 will power on automatically when it is connected to a computer that is turned on and a live power outlet.
**Note:** If the hard drive’s volume does not mount on your computer, see troubleshooting topics at [[help|]].
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===== Step 3 - Launch LaCie Setup Assistant =====
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If you formatted your drive using a disk utility and you need access to software utilities or the user manual, see [[help]].
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===== Disconnecting the hard drive =====
In order to avoid file system corruption, it is important to unmount your hard drive’s volumes before disconnecting the interface cable. See [[unmounting|]] for details.