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PCI to PC Card-M
Quick Installation Guide
Introducing the PCI to PC Card-M
Quickly and easily upgrade and expand desktop systems
with all types of PC Cards.
Features and Benefits
• Compliant with PCI Local Bus Specification rev. 2.2
and PC Card Standard rev. 7.2
• Compliant with ACPI and PCI Bus Power
Management Interface Specification rev. 1.1
• A single PC Card or CardBus slot with hot insertion
and removal
• True Plug-n-Play with no additional driver
installation
• Adds one PC Card slot for use with various types of
16-bit PCMCIA and 32-bit CardBus PC Cards
• Great for use with wireless network cards (802.11a/
b/g), Bluetooth, USB, FireWire, & more
System Requirements
• Power Mac G4 or later with an available PCI slot
• Mac OS X (v10.2.8) or later
Package Contents
• PCI to PC Card-M
• This quick installation guide
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Layout
Figure 1. Layout
Hardware Installation
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.
2. Unplug the power cord and open your computer's
case.
3. Remove the slot bracket from an available PCI slot.
4. Carefully align the card to the selected PCI slot,
push the board down firmly, but gently, until it is
well seated.
5. Replace the slot bracket's holding screw to secure
the card.
6. Close the case and reconnect the power cord.
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Driver Installation
Mac OS X (v10.2.8) or later automatically detects and
installs the correct driver for the PCI to PC Card-M. No
additional driver installation is needed.
To Verify Successful Installation
Check in Apple System Profiler to verify installation.
Mac OS X v10.2.8
1. Click Go, click Application, double click Utilities.
2. Double click Apple System Profiler.
3. Click Devices and Volumes, and PC Card should
be displayed.
Mac OS X v10.3.0 or later
1. Click Go, click Utilities.
2. Double click Apple System Profiler.
3. Click PCI/AGP, and TXN, PCIXXXX-00 should be
displayed.
Inserting/Removing PC Cards
Inserting the PC Card: There's only one way the PC Card
can be inserted into the slot. Do not try to force it in if you
meet some resistance. See Figure 2 on the next page for
proper orientation.
Removing the PC Card: Simply pull the PC Card straight
out from the slot to remove it.
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Figure 2. Inserting the PC Card
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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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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.
PRODUCT NAME
PCI to PC Card-M
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
PCI-to-PC Card-M is a trademark of SIIG, Inc.
SIIG and SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Mac and Mac OS are registered trademarks
of Apple Computer, Inc. Other names used in publication are for identification only and may be
trademarks of their respective companies.
March, 2005 Copyright ©2005 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.
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