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FireWire 800 1-port ExpressCard/34
Quick Installation Guide
04-0427A
Introducing the FireWire 800 1-port
ExpressCard/34
The FireWire 800 1-port ExpressCard/34 adds FireWire 800
(1394b) interface to your ExpressCard equipped
computer.
Features and Benefits
• Provides 1 FireWire 800 (9-pin) & supports up to 63
devices
• Supports data transfer rates of 100, 200, 400 and
800Mbps
• Supports hot-swapping and Plug-n-Play connection
of peripheral devices
• Works with FireWire devices including DV
camcorders, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drives, portable
hard disks, digital cameras and other audio/video
devices
System Requirements
• ExpressCard-enabled notebook with an available
ExpressCard slot
• Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003
• Mac OS X (10.4.x) or later
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Package Contents
• FireWire 800 1-port ExpressCard/34
• Driver CD
• This quick installation guide
Layout
Figure 1. Layout
*Note: FireWire devices that have their own power
supply do not require the optional power adapter
to be connected in order to work. However,
non-powered FireWire devices require this optional
power adapter to work. The power adapter can be
purchased at SIIG's online store.
Hardware Installation
General instructions for installing the card are provided
below. Since the design of notebook computers may
vary, refer to your system’s reference manual for further
information, if needed.
Insert the ExpressCard into the ExpressCard slot of your
notebook computer. Make sure it is inserted all the way
in for a solid connection.
Power Adapter Jack*
FireWire 800 port
(9-pin)
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Driver Installation
This section provides information on how to install the
FireWire 800 1-port ExpressCard/34 drivers. Please follow
the directions below for your operating system.
Windows 2000
Windows 2000 automatically installs it's built-in 1394a
driver for the FireWire 800 1-port ExpressCard/34. However,
to get the full potential from the 1394 interface you must
install the FireWire 800 driver from the included driver
CD. Follow the steps in the order in which they appear.
1. Right click My Computer, click Manage, then click
Device Manager.
2. Double click IEEE 1394 Bus host controller, then
double click Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant
IEEE 1394 Host Controller.
3. Click the Driver tab, then Update driver button.
4. At the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard, click Next.
5. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device
(recommended), then click Next.
6. Insert the driver CD, check CD-ROM drives, uncheck
the other boxes, then click Next.
7. Click Next.
8. Click Finish. Restart Windows to complete the
installation.
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Windows XP/Server 2003
Windows XP and Server 2003 automatically installs it's
built-in 1394a driver for the FireWire 800 1-port ExpressCard
/34. However, to get the full potential from the 1394
interface you must install the FireWire 800 driver from
the included driver CD. Follow the steps in the order in
which they appear.
1. Right click My Computer, click Manage, then click
Device Manager.
2. Double click IEEE 1394 Bus host controller, then
double click Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant
IEEE 1394 Host Controller.
3. Click the Driver tab, then Update Driver button.
Note: If you have Windows XP Service Pack 2 or
Server 2003 Service Pack 1 installed in your system.
Please choose No, not this time. Then click Next to
continue on step 4.
4. Select Install from a list or specific location
(Advanced), then click Next.
5. Select Don't search. I will choose the driver to
install, then click Next.
6. Insert the driver CD, then click Have disk.
7. Type in D:, then click OK. (Change D: to match your
CD-ROM drive letter)
8. Select OHCI IEEE 1394b Host Controller, click Next.
9. Click Continue Anyway, then click Finish. Our
driver has been thoroughly tested for stability and
compatibility.
10. Restart Windows to complete the installation.
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To Verify Windows Installation
1. Check Device Manager to verify successful
installation.
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003: Right click My
Computer, click Manage, then click Device
Manager.
2. Double click 1394 Bus Controller or IEEE 1394 Bus
host controllers, and OHCI IEEE 1394b Host
Controller should be displayed.
Mac OS X (10.4.x) or later
Mac OS will automatically detect and install the correct
driver for the FireWire 800 1-port ExpressCard/34.
No additional driver is necessary.
To Verify Mac OS Installation
Check System Profiler to verify successful installation.
1. Click Go, then Utilities.
2. Double click System Profiler.
3. Click FireWire and another FireWire Bus should be
displayed.
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Removing the FireWire 800 1-port
ExpressCard /34
Stop the ExpressCard before removing from the
ExpressCard slot.
Windows
1. The utility is located by the system clock.
For Windows 2000: Click the Unplug or Eject
Hardware icon.
For Windows XP/Server 2003: Click the Safely Remove
Hardware icon.
2. Stop the ExpressCard before removing from the
slot.
For Windows 2000: Click OHCI IEEE 1394b Host
Controller.
For Windows XP/Server 2003: Click Safely remove
OHCI IEEE 1394b Host Controller.
3. At the confimation box, click OK, then remove the
ExpressCard from the ExpressCard slot.
Mac OS
The utility is located by the system clock.
1. Click the monitor icon, then choose Power Off
Card.
2. You can now remove the ExpressCard from the
ExpressCard slot.
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Technical Support and Warranty
QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has answers!
Simply visit our website at www.siig.com and click on Support.
Our online support database is updated daily with new drivers
and solutions. Answers to your questions could be just a few clicks
away. You can also submit questions online and one of our technical
support analysts will promptly respond.
A lifetime manufacturer warranty supplied with this product is
offered by SIIG, Inc. Please see SIIG website for more warranty
details. If you should happen to encounter any problems with this
product, please follow the procedures below.
If it is within the store's return policy period, please return the
product to the store where you purchased from.
If your purchase has passed the store's return policy period, please
follow these steps to have the product repaired or replaced.
Step 1: Submit your RMA request.
Go to www.siig.com, click Support, then RMA to submit a
request to SIIG RMA. If the product is determined to be
defective, an RMA number will be issued. SIIG RMA department
can also be reached at (510)413-5333.
Step 2: After obtaining an RMA number, ship the product.
• Properly pack the product for shipping. All software, cable(s)
and any other accessories that came with the original package
must be included.
• Clearly write your RMA number on the top of the returned
package. SIIG will refuse to accept any shipping package, and
will not be responsible for a product returned without an
RMA number posted on the outside of the shipping carton.
• You are responsible for the cost of shipping the product to SIIG
at the following address:
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538
RMA #:
• SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via Ground
in the U.S. and International Economy outside of the U.S. at
no cost to the customer.
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FireWire 800 1-port ExpressCard/34 is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and SIIG logo are registered
trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Mac and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple computer, Inc. Other names used in this
publication are for identification only and may be trademarks of their respective companies.
June, 2006 Copyright © 2006 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.
PRODUCT NAME
FireWire 800 1-port ExpressCard/34
FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS
B OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCT COMPLIANCE
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538-3152
About SIIG, Inc.
Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading computer upgrade manufacturer
of I/O connectivity products, including PCI & ISA serial and parallel
ports, USB, Serial ATA & UltraATA controllers, FireWire (1394a/b),
Networking, Sound Cards, and other accessories. SIIG is the premier
one-stop source of upgrades.
SIIG products offer comprehensive user manuals, many user-friendly
features, and are backed by an extensive manufacturer warranty.
High-quality control standards are evident by the overall ease of
installation and compatibility of our products, as well as one of the
lowest defective return rates in the industry. SIIG products can be
found in computer retail stores, mail order catalogs, and e-commerce
sites in the Americas and the UK, as well as through major distributors,
system integrators, and VARs.
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