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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 =====
+<note technical>**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.</note>
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+===== Step 1 - Connect the interface cable =====
+Connect the interface cable from the LaCie d2 to the computer.
+  * Thunderbolt 2 (Mac) \\ {{:products:d2-tbt2:ill:d2-tbt2-setup-01.jpg?400|}} \\
+  * USB 3.0 (PC/Mac) \\ {{:products:d2-tbt2:ill:d2-tbt2-setup-02.jpg?400|}}
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+===== Step 2 - Connect the power supply =====
+{{:products:d2-tbt2:ill:d2-tbt2-setup-03.jpg?400|}} \\
+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>**Note:** If the hard drive’s volume does not mount on your computer, see troubleshooting topics at [[help|]].</note>
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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.

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