SIIG NN-000032-S1 Quick Installation Manual

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FireWire+Hi-Speed USB
ExpressCard
Quick Installation Guide

Introducing the FireWire+Hi-Speed USB

ExpressCard

The FireWire+Hi-Speed USB ExpressCard adds FireWire
and high-speed USB 2.0 interfaces to your notebook
computer.

Key Features and Benefits

• Adds FireWire 400 & Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports to
your ExpressCard equipped PC notebook or
desktop computer for external drive connections

• Works with USB (2.0 & 1.1) devices including
cameras, scanners, CD/DVD & hard disk drives,
memory card readers, and FireWire devices such as
DV camcorders, FireWire hard disk drives, digital
cameras, scanners, CD-RW/DVD drives, video
games system, & other audio/video devices

• Compliant with IEEE 1394-1995, P1394a-2000, and
OHCI Interface Specification 1.1

• Compliant with USB specification, revision 2.0

• Hot-swapping allows you to connect/detach
FireWire/USB devices without first turning your
system off

• Can be installed in an ExpressCard/34 or /54 slot

Note: USB 1.1 devices are limited to USB 1.1 speeds
even when they are connected to USB 2.0 host adapter
or USB 2.0 hubs.

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System Requirements

• Notebook PC with an available ExpressCard slot

• Windows® 2000/XP (32-/64-bit)/Server 2003
(32-/64-bit)/Vista (32-/64-bit)

Package Contents

• FireWire+Hi-Speed USB ExpressCard

• Quick installation guide

Layout

Note: For devices that require more power than
provided by both ports, an optional power adapter
can be purchased from SIIG online store. Most USB
or FireWire devices do not need this optional power
adapter to work. However, if your device does not
work properly or you experience poor performance,
the power supply is recommended.

USB 2.0

1394a

Power Adapter Jack

Figure 1: Layout

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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’s reference manual for further information,
if needed.

Insert the card into the ExpressCard slot of your system.
Make sure it is inserted all the way in for a solid connection.

Driver Installation

Windows will automatically detect and install the correct
driver for this board. No additional driver is necessary.

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.

Windows Vista™: Right click Computer, click
Manage, click Continue, then click Device Manager.

2. Double click IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers, and
Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394
Host Controller should be displayed.

3. Double click Universal Serial Bus controllers, and
Generic USB Hub should be displayed.

Connecting USB Devices

When connecting USB devices, hold the FireWire+Hi­Speed USB ExpressCard so it does not move from side to

side, otherwise, the ExpressCard may eject from the slot.