SIIG FireWire 800 3-Port PCI Quick Installation Manual

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Introducing the FireWire 800 3-Port PCI

The FireWire 800 3-Port PCI is designed to support both
PC and Mac® computers. It provides 3 hot-pluggable
Firewire 800 (1394b) ports with data transfer rates up to
800Mbps.

Features and Benefits

• Provides 3 FireWire 800 (1394b) ports for multiple
1394b and 1394a device connections

• Supports IEEE 1394b and backwards compatible
with 1394a-2000 and 1394-1995 standards

• Supports data transfer rates of 100, 200, 400, and
800Mbps

• Built-in 4-pin power connector provides a reliable
power source when connected to the system's power
supply (recommended)

System Requirements

PC:

• Pentium® or equivalent PC, an available PCI slot

• Windows

®

7 (32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-/64-bit) / XP

(32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 & 2008 (32-/64-bit) / 2000

Mac:

• Power Mac® G3 (Blue & White) or later with an
available PCI slot

• Mac OS® 10.2.4 or later: Up to 800 Mbps

• Mac OS 9.1-9.2.x, Mac OS 10.1.x-10.2.3: Up to 400
Mbps

FireWire 800 3-Port PCI

Quick Installation Guide

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Package Contents

• FireWire 800 3-Port PCI

• Spare low profile bracket

• Driver CD

• Quick Installation Guide

Board Layout

Figure 1. Board Layout

Note: Connecting the Power Connector is optional,

but recommended. Make this connection only if
your peripheral device is not working properly
when plugged into the FireWire 800 3-Port PCI. For
Mac systems without a spare 4-pin power
connector, the power connector from the CD/DVD
player connected to a Y-split power cable (not
included) can be used for power.

FireWire 800 Ports

Power Connector

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Hardware Installation

Note: For low profile systems, replace the currently
mounted bracket with the spare low profile bracket.

General instructions for installing the card are provided
below. Since the design of computer cases and
motherboards vary, refer to your computer’s reference
manual for further information, if needed.

Static Electricity Discharge may permanently damage
your system. Discharge any static electricity build up in
your body by touching your computer’s case for a few
seconds. Avoid any contact with internal parts and
handle cards only by their external edges.

1. Turn OFF the power to your computer and any
other connected peripheral devices. Unplug the
computer's power cord.

2. Remove your computer’s cover and install the card
in an available PCI slot.

3. Push the card down firmly, but gently, until it is
well seated.

4. Connect an available 4-pin power connector from
the system power supply to the Power Connector
on the FireWire 800 3-Port PCI (see Figure 1, on page

2). This connection is optional, but recommended
for reliable power output.

5. Secure the card and replace the cover.

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Driver Installation

This section provides information on how to install the
FireWire 800 3-Port PCI drivers.

Windows 7 (32-/64-bit)

Windows 7 automatically installs it's built-in FireWire
400 driver for the FireWire 800 3-Port PCI. To get the full
speed out of this controller, install the FireWire 800
driver using the directions below.

1. Insert the driver CD. Click Start.
For 32-bit: In the Search programs and files box,

type D:\setup32.exe, press Enter. (Change D: to
match your CD-ROM drive letter)

For 64-bit: In the Search programs and files box,
type D:\setup64.exe, press Enter. (Change D: to
match your CD-ROM drive letter)

2. Follow the on screen instructions to complete the
installation.

Windows Vista™ (32-/64-bit)

Windows Vista automatically installs it's built-in FireWire
400 driver for the FireWire 800 3-Port PCI. To get the full
speed out of this controller, install the FireWire 800
driver using the directions below.

1. Insert the driver CD. Click Start.

For 32-bit: In the Start Search box, type
D:\setup32.exe, press Enter. (Change D: to match

your CD-ROM drive letter)

For 64-bit: In the Start Search box, type
D:\setup64.exe, press Enter. (Change D: to match

your CD-ROM drive letter)

2. Follow the on screen instructions to complete the
installation.