Page 1
2-PORT
FIREWIRE EXPRESSCARD
User Manual
DS-31201-3
Page 2
Features and Benefits
Two external FireWire 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
®
2000, XP/ Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8
Package Contents
1 x IEEE 1394a 2-Port ExpressCard
1 x User’s Manual
System Requirements
Windows® 2000, XP / 2003 / Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8
ExpressCard-enabled system with an available ExpressCard slot
CAUTION:
Use only switching power adapter with following specifications:
Switching power adapter (Optional) DC 12V, 1A
Polarity: Outside negative voltage(-) & Inside positive voltage(+) 3.5mm power jack
Page 3
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 connection.
Driver Installation
Important: If your system doesn’t boot to Windows properly with our card installed,
check with your system’s manufacturer for the latest system firmware update.
For Windows® 2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8
Windows® 2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8 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 lose connection or should
be ejected from the system.
Loading...