AvLab DP FireWire 800 User manual

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Introducing the DP FireWire 800 3-Port PCIe
The DP 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 (9-pin) ports and 1
FireWire 400 (6-pin) port for multiple 1394b/1394a
device connections
• Supports data transfer rates up to 800Mb/s
• 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 and
FireWire 400 devices including portable hard
disks, DV camcorders, digital cameras, CD-RW/
DVD-ROM drives and other audio/video devices
System Requirements
• PCI Express equipped system with an available
PCI Express slot
• Windows®8 (32-/64-bit) / 7 (32-/64-bit) / Vista
(32-/64-bit) / XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 & 2008
(32-/64-bit) / Server 2008 R2 / 2000
• Mac OS®X v10.4 or later
DP FireWire 800 3-Port PCIe
Quick Installation Guide

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Package Contents
• DP FireWire 800 3-Port PCIe board
• "Y" split power cable and spare low prole bracket
• Driver CD
• Quick installation guide
Board Layout
Figure 1: Board Layout
Note:The power connector (same as the one
used with your oppy disk drive) is designed
to provide additional power to the board when
needed. This connection is optional. However,
we recommend to connect this power connector
when the following conditions occur:
- All ports are used.
- Device(s) not being detected.
In case you need to connect this power connector,
power off your system rst before making this
connection.
FireWire 800
Ports
FireWire 400
Port
Power Connector
(optional)

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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 PCI Express slot.
Note: For low-profile system chassis, remove
the installed full size bracket and install the low
prole bracket now.
3. Push the board down rmly, 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 DP FireWire 800 3-Port PCIe
board (See Figure 1 on page 2). This connection
is recommended for reliable power output. The
included "Y" split power cable can be used to
provide additional 4-pin power connector.
5. Secure the card and replace the cover.

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Driver Installation
Windows OS automatically installs it's built-in
FireWire 400 driver for the DP FireWire 800 3-Port PCIe.
To get the full speed out of this controller,install the
FireWire 800 driver using the directions below.
This section provides information on how to install the
FireWire 800 drivers.
Windows 8 (32-/64-bit)
1. Insert the driver CD. Click Windows key and R.
For 32-bit: Ttype D:\setup32.exe, press Enter.
(Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)
For 64-bit: Type D:\setup64.exe, press Enter.
(Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)
2. Follow the on screen instructions to complete the
installation.
Windows 7 (32-/64-bit) / Server 2008 R2
1. Insert the driver CD. Click Start.
For Windows 7 32-bit: In the Search programs and
les box, type D:\setup32.exe, press Enter. (Change
D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)
For Windows 7 64-bit, Server 2008 R2: In the Search
programs and files box, type D:\setup64.exe,
press Enter. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM
drive letter)
2. Follow the on screen instructions to complete the
installation.

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Windows Vista (32-/64-bit)
1. Insert the driver CD. Click Start.
For 32-bit: In the Start Search box, type D:\
setup32.exe, press Enter. (Change D: to match
your CD-ROM drive letter)
For 64-bit: In the Start Search box, type D:\
setup64.exe, press Enter. (Change D: to match
your CD-ROM drive letter)
2. Follow the on screen instructions to complete the
installation.
Windows XP (32-/64-bit)
1. Insert the driver CD. Click Start, Run.
For 32-bit: Type D:\setup32.exe, click OK. (Change
D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)
For 64-bit: Type D:\setup64.exe, click OK. (Change
D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter).
2. Follow the on screen instructions to complete the
installation.
Windows Server 2003 (32-/64-bit)
1. Insert the driver CD. Click Start, Run.
For 32-bit: Type D:\setup32.exe, click OK. (Change
D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)
For 64-bit: Type D:\setup64.exe, click OK. (Change
D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)
2. Follow the on screen instructions to complete the
installation.

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Windows Server 2008 (32-/64-bit)
1. Insert the driver CD. Click Start.
For 32-bit: In the Start Search box, type D:\
setup32.exe, press Enter. (Change D: to match
your CD-ROM drive letter)
For 64-bit: In the Start Search box, type D:\
setup64.exe, press Enter. (Change D: to match
your CD-ROM drive letter)
2. Follow the on screen instructions to complete the
installation
Windows 2000
1. Insert the driver CD. Click Start, Run. Type D:\
setup32.exe, click OK. (Change D: to match your
CD-ROM drive letter)
2. Follow the on screen instructions to complete the
installation.
To Verify Windows Installation
1. Check Device Manger to verify installation.
For Windows 8 / 7 / XP / Server 2003 & 2008 R2 /
2000: Right click Computer or My Computer,
click Manage, then click Device Manager.
For Windows Vista: Right click Computer, click
Manage, click Continue, click Device Manager.
For Windows Server 2008: Right click Computer,
click Manage, double click Diagnostics, click
Device Manager
2. Double click 1394 Bus host controllers. Unibrain
driver/OHCI Compatible Board or IEEE 1394b
(FireWire 800) adapter should be displayed.

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Mac OS X v10.4 or later
Mac OS will automatically detect and install the
correct driver for the DP FireWire 800 3-Port PCIe. No
additional driver is necessary.
To Verify Mac OS Installation
Check System Proler to verify installation.
1. Click Go, then Utilities.
2. Double click System Proler.
3. Click
FireWire and another FireWire Bus should
be displayed.
Connecting Devices
General driver installation steps are provided below.
Please review your device's user manual for more details.
Windows 8 / 7 / Vista / Server 2008 & 2008 R2
Windows 8, 7, Vista, Server 2008 or 2008 R2 will
automatically detect and install most FireWire devices
when connected. However, for devices that do not
install automatically, additional drivers maybe
required. Refer to the device's users manual and/or
contact the device's manufacturer for the correct driver.
Windows XP
1. At the Found New Hardware Wizard.
For XP w/SP2 or later: Select No, not this time,
then click Next.
For XP w/SP1 or earlier: Go directly to step #2.
2. Select
Install the Software Automatically, click
Next.
3. Click
Continue Anyway. (Skip if not prompted)
4. Click
Finish to complete the installation.

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Windows Server 2003
1. At the Found New Hardware Wizard.
For Server 2003 w/SP1 or later: Select No, not this
time, then click Next.
For Server 2003: Go directly to step #2.
2. Select
Install the Software Automatically, click
Next.
3. At the Security Alert box click Yes, or the
Hardware Installation box click Continue
Anyway, then click Finish to complete the
installation.
Windows 2000
1. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, click Next.
2. Select
Search for a suitable driver..., then click
Next.
3. Uncheck all check boxes, click Next, click Next.
4. Click
Finish to complete the installation.
Mac OS
Mac OS will automatically detect and install most
FireWire devices when connected. If additional drivers
are required, refer to the device's users manual.

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ubSwitch Utility (Windows only)
In order to use a DV camcorder with this controller,
Microsoft's FireWire 400 driver must be installed in the
system. We have supplied an easy to use utility that
allows switching between Microsoft's driver and the
FireWire 800 driver. Before using this utility, unplug all
devices from the FireWire 800 card.
The steps, taken from Windows XP, may be different
for other Windows operating systems.
1. Click
Start, Programs, Unibrain ubcore, Tools
then ubSwitch.
2. Right click the ubSwitch icon located in the
system tray by the clock.
3. Click the 1394 Adapter that you want to switch,
then click on Microsoft 1394 Drivers.
Note: If your system has multiple 1394 adapters
installed, make sure that you click on the 1394
adapter that the camcorder will be plugged into.
4. Windows will display an information box when
the driver is ready for use. It may take a few
seconds for this box to appear.
Note: To switch back to the FireWire 800 driver,
follow the same procedures, but in step 3 instead
of clicking on Microsoft 1394 Drivers, click on
Unibrain 1394 Drivers.