SIIG NN-E38012-S2 Quick Installation Manual

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Introducing the FireWire 800 3-port PCIe

The FireWire 800 3-port PCIe is designed to add FireWire
800 (1394b) and 1394a (6-pin) interfaces to your computer.

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

• Works with various types of FireWire 800 (1394b)
and 1394a devices including portable hard disk, DV
camcorder, digital camera, CD-RW/DVD-ROM
drive and other audio/video devices

FireWire 800 3-port PCIe
Quick Installation Guide

04-0400A

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System Requirements

• PCI Express-enabled system with an available PCI
Express slot

• Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003

Package Contents

• FireWire 800 3-port PCIe board

• "Y" split power cable

• Driver CD

• This quick installation guide

Board Layout

FireWire Port

(1394a)

FireWire 800

Ports

4 Pin Power

Connector

Figure 1: Board Layout

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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 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 PCIe slot.

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 3-port PCIe board (See
Figure 1 on page 2). This connection is recommended
for reliable power output. The included "Y" power
cable can be used to give you additional 4-pin
power connectors.

5. Secure the card and replace the cover.