FireWire 800 PCI-32T
Quick Installation Guide
Introducing the FireWire 800 PCI-32T
The FireWire800PCI-32Tis designed to support Pentiumorequivalent
PC computers. It provides 2 independent hot-pluggable Firewire
800 (1394b) ports and 1 1394a port with data transfer rates up to
800Mbps.
Features and Benefits
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Provides 2 FireWire 800 (1394b) ports and 1 1394a (6-pin) port
for multiple 1394b/ 1394a device connections
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Supports IEEE 1394b and backwards compatible with 1394a-
2000 and 1394-1995 standards
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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)
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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 disk, DV camcorder, digital
camera, CD-RW/ DVD-ROM drive and other audio/ video
devices
System Requirements
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Pentium or equivalent PC with an available 32-bit or 64-bit
PCI slot
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Windows 98SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP
Package Contents
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(1) FireWire 800 PCI-32T host adapter
(1) Spare Low Profile bracket (to use with Low Profile chassis)
(1) Driver software
This quick installation guide
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Software Installation
This section provides information on how to install the FireWire 800
PCI-32Tdrivers. Pleasefollow thedirectionsbelow for your operating
system.
Windows Driver Installation
For Windows 98SE
1. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, click Next.
2. Select Search for the best driver for your device
(Recommended), then click Next.
3. Insert the driver CD, check CD-ROM drive, uncheck the
other boxes, then click Next.
4. Click Next, then Next again.
5. If prompted for the Windows 98SE CD, insert it, then click OK.
6. Click Finish and restart Windows to complete the installation.
For Windows ME
1. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, insert the driver CD,
select Automatic Search for a better driver, then click Next.
2. Click Finish.
3. Click Yes to restart Windows and complete the installation.
For Windows 2000
Windows 2000automatically installs it's built-in 1394a driver for the
FireWire 800 PCI-32T. To get the full potential out of the FireWire 800
PCI-32T, install the Firewire 800 driver using the directions below.
1. Right click My Computer, click Manage, then click Device
Manager.
2. Double click IEEE 1394 Bus host controller, then double click
Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host
Controller.
3. Click the Driver tab, then Update driver button.
4. At the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window, click Next.
5. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device, then click
Next.
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6. Insert the driver CD, check CD-ROM drives, then click Next.
7. Click Next.
8. Click Finish. Restart Windows to complete the installation.
For Windows XP
Windows XP automatically installs it's built-in 1394a driver for the
FireWire 800 PCI-32T. To get the full potential out of the FireWire 800
PCI-32T, install the Firewire 800 driver using the directions below.
1. Right click My Computer, click Manage, then click Device
Manager.
2. Double click IEEE 1394 Bus host controller, then double click
Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host
Controller.
3. Click the Driver tab, then Update Driver button.
4. Select Install from a list or specific location, then click Next.
5. Select Don't search. I will choose the driver to install, then
click Next.
6. Insert the driver CD, click Have disk.
7. Type in D:, then click OK. (Change D: to match your CD-
ROM drive letter)
8. Select OHCI IEEE 1394b Host Controller, then click Next.
9. Click Continue Anyway. Our driver has been thoroughly tested
in Windows for stability. This message appears because Microsoft
has not tested this product through WHQL certification.
10. Click Finish. Restart Windows to complete the installation.
Verify Proper Installation in Windows
1. Check Device Manager to verify successful installation.
Windows 98SE/ME: From the main desktop, right click My
Computer, then click Properties. Click Device Manager tab.
Windows 2000/XP: Right click My Computer, then click
Manage. Click Device Manager.
2. Double click 1394 Bus Controller or IEEE 1394 Bus host
controllers.
- OHCI IEEE 1394b Host Controller should be displayed.
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Technical Support
QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has the answers! Simply
support database is updated daily with new drivers and solutions.
The answers to your problems could be just a few clicks away.
Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA)
SIIG warrants to the original buyer of the product that the hardware
is free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one,
two or five years from the date of purchase. If your product fails to
be in good working order during the warranty period, you may
return it to SIIG for repair or replacement at SIIG's option.
To return the product, you need to follow these steps.
Step 1: Contact SIIG's RMA Department
To obtain an RMA number, SIIG's RMA Department can be reached
by phone at (510)413-5333 or fax at (510)657-5962 or email at
service@siig.com. In order to issue an RMA number, the product
serial number is required. This number can be found on the side of
the box and on the back of the product.
Step 2: Complete the RMA form
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Fill out your Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) form,
and include it in the package with the product.
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Properly pack the product for shipping. All software, cable(s)
and other accessories that came with the original package
must be included.
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Clearly write your RMA number on the top of the returned
package and on the accompanying RMA form.
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.
Step 3: Ship the Product
You are responsible for the cost of shipping back to SIIG at the
following address:
SIIG, Inc.
RMA#_______________
6078 Stewart Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538
SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via UPS Ground or
US Mail at no cost to you.
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UK Warranty & Support Information
The 5 year warranty supplied with this product is offered by SIIG,
Inc. If you should happen to encounter any problems with this
product, please follow the procedures below.
1. If it is within the first year of purchase, please return product
to the outlet you purchased from.
2. If your product is between 2 and 5 years old from date of
purchase, please contact SIIG using the contact details below.
For UK Technical Support
Telephone:
Fax:
+44 (0) 1255 687503
+44 (0) 1255 687501
Email:
support@siig.uk.com
http:/ / www.siig.uk.com
Website:
PRODUCT NAME
MODEL NUMBER
FireWire 800 PCI-32T
NN2655
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
FireWire 800 PCI-32T is a trademark of SIIG, Inc.
SIIG and SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Other names used in publication are for identification only and may be trademarks of their
respective companies.
July, 2003
Copyright ©2003 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.
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