Driver

02. Do you need a driver for external models?


All Sony Optical external units are plug & play with Windows, no drivers are required for detection.

If you are having issues getting your external drive detected in Windows, please try the following:
The drive needs to be connected directly to USB 2.0 or I-link port (depending on model type) on your computer. Please note that the drive is not supported if connected to a dock or a hub. 
Also please check the following if you are have trouble detecting:

  •   The drive needs to be the only external device connected to the system.  Please ensure there are no other USB devices connected. 
  •  Try a different USB port on your computer. 
  •  Try a different USB cable 
  •  Try the drive on a second computer system if possible.
  •  Ensure you have the latest BIOS and Motherboard updates from   your PC manufacturer.
  • Ensure you have the latest Windows updates from Microsoft.