SIIG 1394 3-Port Host Adapter Quick Installation Manual

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1394 3-Port Host Adapter
Quick Installation Guide

This quick installation guide provides instructions for proper setup
of the 1394 3-port host adapter with Windows 98 and Windows 98
Second Edition (SE). Instructions include:

• Windows 98 and Windows 98SE driver installation

• Driver installation when using a DV camcorder and other
1394 devices with Windows 98

• Installation of the Ulead VideoStudio digital video editing
software (For 1394 DV-Cam Kit model only)

IMPORTANT

The 1394 3-Port Host Adapter must be installed in your
computer BEFORE proceeding with the following setup.

Verify Windows 98 Version

Before proceeding with the software setup, it is important that you
know the version of your Microsoft Windows 98 operating system.
If you are not sure, perform the following steps to confirm the
correct version.

1. From the main desktop, click the right mouse button on

My Computer, then Properties.

2. The General tab screen will display the Windows 98 version.

Windows 98/98SE Driver Installation

This section will guide you through the installation of the Windows
98 and Windows 98SE drivers.

1. Turn computer ON. When Windows boots up, a New Hardware

Found dialog box should appear and the OHCI Compliant IEEE
1394 Host Controller is identified.

2. At the Add New Hardware Wizard window, click “Next”.

3. Choose “Select for the best driver for your devices”, and click
“Next”.

4. Insert the Windows 98/98SE CD-ROM and check the
"CD-ROM" option. Click “Next”.

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5. For Windows 98: Click “Next”.
For Windows 98SE: Choose “The updated driver

(Recommended)”, and click “Next”, then “Next” again.
Note: if Windows prompts you for the Windows CD-ROM

again, type in D:\win 98 and click “OK”. (Assuming "D" is
the CD-ROM driver letter)

6. Click “Finish” to complete the installation.

To verify successful driver installation:

1. From the main desktop, double-click on My Computer, Control
Panel, System, then Device Manager.

2. Double-click on 1394 Bus Controller device option.

For Windows 98: “PCI OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host
Controller” should be displayed.

For Windows 98SE: "Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE
1394 Host Controller” should be displayed.

The driver is installed. The ports are ready to connect devices.

Connecting 1394 Devices

Connecting a DV Camcorder

Before setting up a digital video camcorder, verify the version of
Windows 98 (Windows 98 or Windows 98 Second Edition) in your
system. Refer to the appropriate section for your version.

For Windows 98:

1. Before connecting your DV camcorder to the 1394 host adapter,
perform the following steps:

a. For 1394 3-Port PCI: insert the driver diskette. Go to Start,

Run, then type: "A:\DVconnect150.exe". Click "OK".

b. For 1394 DV-Cam Kit: insert the CD-ROM. Go to Start,

Run, then type: "D:\DV\DVconnect150.exe". Click "OK".
(Assuming “D” is the CD-ROM driver letter.)