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Introducing the FireWire ExpressCard
The FireWire ExpressCard easily adds FireWire connectivity
to ExpressCard equipped computers.
Features and Benefits
• Provides two FireWire (6-pin) ports & supports up
to 63 devices
• Works with DV camcorders, FireWire hard disks,
digital cameras, scanners, CD-RW/DVD drives,
video game sytems, & other audio/video devices
• Compliant with 1394a-2000, 1394-1995 standards
• ExpressCard/34 form factor works with either
34mm or 54mm ExpressCard slot
• Supports serial bus data transfer rates of 100, 200,
400 Mbps
• Hot-swapping allows you to connect/detach devices
without first turning your system off
System Requirements
• ExpressCard-enabled PC or Mac® notebook with
an available ExpressCard slot
• Windows® 2000 / XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 &
2008 (32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-/64-bit)
• Mac OS X v10.4 or later
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FireWire ExpressCard
Quick Installation Guide
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Package Contents
• FireWire ExpressCard
• This quick installation guide
Layout
Figure 1: FireWire ExpressCard
Note: 1394 devices that have their own power
supply do not require the optional power adapter
to be connected in order to work. However,
non-powered 1394 devices may need this power
adapter to work. The power adapter can be
purchased at SIIG's online store.
FireWire ports
(6-pin)
Power adapter jack
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Hardware Installation
General instructions for installing the card are provided
below. Since the design of systems may vary, refer to
your system reference manual for further information, if
needed.
Insert the FireWire ExpressCard into the ExpressCard slot
of your system. Make sure it is inserted all the way in for
a solid connection.
Driver Installation
This section provides information on how to install the
FireWire ExpressCard drivers.
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 & 2008/Vista
Windows will automatically detect and install the correct
driver for the FireWire ExpressCard. No additional driver
installation is needed.
To Verify Windows 2000/XP/2003 & 2008/Vista
Installation
1. Right click My Computer, then click Manage.
For 2000/XP/Server 2003: Click Device Manager.
For Server 2008: Double click Diagnostics, then
click Device Manager.
For Vista: Click Continue, click Device Manager.
2. Double click 1394 Bus Controller or IEEE 1394 Bus
host controllers option.
3. An IEEE 1394 Host Controller should be displayed.
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