Digitus DS-31201-2 User Manual

IEEE 1394a / Firewire

ExpressCard

User Manual

DS-31201-2

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Features and Benefits

 Two external FireWir e 400 (1394a) 6-pin ports
 Works with DV camcorders, FireWire hard disks, digital

cameras, scanners, CD-RW/DVD drives, video game systems,
and other audio/video devices

 Compliant with IEEE 1394-1995, 1394a-2000 and OHCI 1.1

standards

 Supports asynchronous and isochronous data transfer modes
 Supports data transfer speeds up to 400 Mbps
 Hot-swapping allows you to connect / detach devices without

turning off your system

 Supports Windows 7, V ista, XP, 2000

System Requirements

 Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000
 ExpressCard-enabled system with an available Ex pressCard slot

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Package Contents

 1 x IEEE 1394a 2-Port ExpressCard
 1 x User’s Manual
 Ulead Video Studio CD

Hardware Description

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CAUTION:
Use only switching power adapter with following specifications:

 Switching power adap ter (Optional) DC 12V, 1A

Polarity: Outside negative voltage(-) & Inside positive voltage(+)

3.5mm power jack

Hardware Installation

General instructions for installing the card are provided below. Since
the design of system may vary, refer to your system’s reference manual
for further information, if needed.
Insert the Card into the ExpressCard slot of your system. Make sure it
is inserted all the way in for a solid co nn ection.

Driver Installation

Important: If your system does n’t boot to Windows properly with our
card installed, check with your system’s manufacturer for the latest
system firmware update.

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For W indows® 2000/XP/2003/V ista

Windows® 2000/XP/2003/Vista will automatically detect and install
the correct driver for the FireWire 2-Port ExpressCard.

To Verify Windows Installation

1. Right click My Computer, then click Manage. Click Device

Manager.

2. Double click IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers option and a VIA

OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller should be

displayed.

Inserting/Removing Devices

When inserting/removing your FireWire device, hold the ExpessCard
and make sure it does not move around inside the slot, otherwise, the
ExpressCard may loose connection or should be ejected from the
system.