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Introducing the FireWire 800 DV Kit
The FireWire 800 DV Kit is designed to add FireWire 800
(1394b) and 1394a (6-pin) interfaces to your computer.
For your convenience, one FireWire (1394a) 6-pin/4-pin
DV cable is included for connecting DV camcorders and
other 1394 devices using 4-pin connector. Ulead
VideoStudio video editing software is also included for
producing greeting cards, video e-mails, or home videos
complete with attractive titles, effects and background
music.
Features and Benefits
• Provides 2 FireWire 800 (1394b) ports and 1 1394a
(6-pin) port for multiple 1394b/1394a device
connections
• Supports data transfer rates of 100, 200, 400 and
800Mbps
• Built-in 4-pin power connector provides extra power
when connected to the system's power supply
(Recommended)
• Supports hot-swapping and Plug-n-Play connection
of peripheral devices
• Includes one spare low profile bracket for systems
with low profile chassis
• Works with various types of FireWire 800 (1394b)
and 1394a devices including portable hard disks,
DV camcorders, digital cameras, CD-RW/DVDROM drives and other audio/video devices
FireWire 800 DV Kit
Quick Installation Guide
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System Requirements
• Pentium® or equivalent PC with an available
32-bit or 64-bit PCI slot
• Windows® 2000/XP (32-/64-bit)/Server 2003 (32-/
64-bit)/Vista (32-/64-bit)
For video capturing/editing
• Pentium 4 or equivalent PC
• 256MB RAM (512MB for Vista) and 5GB or more
available hard disk drive space
Package Contents
• FireWire 800 32-bit PCI board
• Spare Low Profile bracket (for Low Profile chassis)
• 1394a 6-pin to 4-pin DV cable
• Ulead VideoStudio DV editing software
• Driver CD
• Quick Installation Guide
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Firewire 800
Ports
4-Pin Power
Connector
Firewire Port
(1394a)
Board Layout
Figure 1. Board Layout
Hardware Installation
Note: For Low Profile systems, replace the currently
mounted bracket with with the included 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 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 cover and install the card in
an available PCI slot.
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3. Push the board down firmly, but gently, until it is
well seated.
4. Connect an available 4-pin power connector from
the system power supply to the 4-pin power
connector on the FireWire 800 32-bit PCI board (See
Figure 1 on page 3). This connection is recommended
for consistent power output from the FireWire port.
5. Secure the card and replace the cover.
Software Installation
This section provides information on how to install the
FireWire 800 32-bit PCI drivers. Please follow the directions
below for your operating system.
Windows 2000
Windows 2000 automatically installs it's built-in FireWire
400 driver for the FireWire 800 32-bit PC. 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, then click Run.
Type D:\setup.exe, click OK. (Change D: to match
your CD-ROM drive letter)
2. At the Welcome screen, click Next.
3. At the License Agreement screen, click Yes.
4. Type in your customer information, then click Next.
5. At the Destination Location screen, click Next.
6. Select Complete, then click Next.
7. At the Select Program Folder screen, click Next.
8. At the Digital Signature screen, click Yes, then click
Finish.
9. Select the restart Windows option, then click Finish.
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