Maxtor One touch 4 external HD

[madking153]

hi,
I am using a new 500GB maxtor one touch 4 16mb cache external HD, partitioned into 3 drives(150,150,and 200GB). Whenever I try to browse the drive, it took awhile until it shows the list of files i have in that drive.

I got another maxtor basic 250GB external HD 8mb cache, it doesnt not have this problem. The file listing instantly I click it .

I am thinking that the new model has the power saving feature or thing like that, so when i dont use it , it will be in sleep mode. So when i try to browse it, it will take some time to response,


ANy other opinion? how can i get rid of this problem ?


thanks

 

[Lexluethar]

Make sure it is on a USB 2.0 port.

 

[KSoD]

I would also say to make sure that if you have it connected to a Hub that only devices thta use the full capabilities of USB 2.0 be on there as well. Using a Hard drive on a hub with a camera or some other device that doesnt need the full speed of USB 2.0 will slow down the access to the hard drive.

 

[madking153]

I am sure I connected to a USB 2.0.

 

[KSoD]

Did you get any software with the OneTouch? Does that offer any options?

 

[madking153]

ya but i dont think i installed it - since it only provide the system backup software

 

[madking153]

I just check the the software manual. it has the power saving adjustment feature . SO i think there i can make the changes

thanks you guys