End User License Agreement

Download File

File Version: 1.0
File Size: 532.0 kb
Supported Operating Systems: Mac OS X

Overview:
The onetouch_os_x_update_sept04_2003.pkg.sit is a self-extracting file containing an updated FireWire Driver needed for use with the Maxtor OneTouch Hard Drives in a Mac OS X (versions 10.2.7 and newer) environment.

Overview:

Users have identified issues when connecting OneTouch External Drives to FireWire Ports on their Mac G4 and/or G5 computers. These Problems range from system hangs, kernel panics to slow data transfer rates. The cause of these problems has been traced back to the FireWire Driver. Seagate has resolved these problems through updated FireWire Drivers.

Installation Instructions:

NOTE: This Update is required when using a OneTouch Drive as a bootable device. Seagate suggests that you dismount and disconnect your FireWire Drive before continuing.

1. Download onetouch_os_x_update_sept04_2003.pkg.sit from the above "Download File" link.
2. Extract onetouch_os_x_update_sept04_2003.pkg.sit to your Macintosh G4 or G5 that the Maxtor OneTouch drive is connected to.
   Suggestion: extract the file to the Desktop of the Mac that you will connect the OneTouch Drive to. Upon extraction, the OneTouch OS X UpSep 04 2003.pkg package appears.
3. Double-click on the OneTouch OS X UpSep 04 2003.pkg file.
4. Authenticate with the appropriate name, password or phrase and click OK.
5. The Welcome Screen appears click on the Continue button.
6. Select a destination for the update (e.g., Macintosh Hard Disk) and click on the Continue button.
7. When prompted, click on the Install button to start the update.
8. A warning will appear informing you that the system will need to be restarted after the update. Click on the Continue Installation button to proceed.
9. When finished, click on the Restart button.