SIIG 04-0263E User Manual

FireWire 3-Port CardBus
Quick Installation Guide

Introducing the FireWire 3-Port CardBus

The FireWire 3-Port CardBus is designed to add FireWire
(1394a) interface to notebook computers for easy
connection to DV camcorders, hard disk drives, scanners,
printers, and other 1394 devices. For your convenience,
a FireWire (1394a) 6-pin/4-pin DV cable and deluxe DV
editing software are included for a complete DV editing
solution.

Features and Benefits

• Compliant with IEEE 1394-1995, P1394a-2000 and
OHCI 1.1 standards

• Supports serial bus data transfer rates of 100, 200
and 400Mbps

• Hot-swapping allows you to connect/detach
devices without powering your computer off

• Supports both asynchronous and isochronous data
transfer modes

• Works with a variety of 1394 devices including
digital cameras, DV camcorders (Sharp, Sony,
Panasonic, JVC, Cannon and other brands), portable
hard disks, CD-RW/DVD-ROMs, printers and other
audio/video devices

• The included Ulead VideoStudio DV editing
software provides exciting digital video capturing
and editing capabilities

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System Requirements

• Pentium III or equivalent notebook PC with an
available CardBus Type II slot

• Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista

Recommended system for Digital Video capturing/editing:

• Pentium 4 or equivalent notebook computer

• 512MB RAM and 5GB of available hard disk space

Package Contents

• FireWire 3-Port CardBus

• FireWire (1394a) 6-pin/4-pin DV cable

• Ulead VideoStudio DV editing software CD

• Quick installation guide

Layout

Power Adapter Jack

Figure 1. Layout

Note: The power adapter (not included) can be

purchased on SIIG's online store. If your FireWire
device does not come with it's own power supply,
you will need to purchase this power adapter.

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1394a Ports
(6-pin)

Hardware Installation

General instructions for installing the card are provided
below. Since the design of notebook computers vary,
refer to your system reference manual for further
information, if needed.

1. Power off your notebook computer and any other
connected peripheral devices.

2. Insert the PC Card into the CardBus Type II slot of
your notebook computer with its 68-pin connector
facing the slot. Make sure it is inserted all the way in
for a solid connection.

3. Power on your notebook computer.

Driver Installation

This section will guide you through the installation of
your FireWire 3-Port CardBus.

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista will automatically
detect and install the correct driver for the FireWire
(1394a) host adapter.

Verify Driver Installation

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

2. Double click 1394 Bus Controller or IEEE 1394 Bus
host controllers option.

3. IEEE 1394 Host Controller should be displayed.

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