Pyro Industries API-1394PCI User manual

Step 1
Power down your computer and discon-
nect the power cord. Be sure to remove
the power cord completely from your
computer as shown in the picture to the
left.
Step 2
Remove the screws that hold the
panel/shell of your computer (located
on the back of the computer). Be sure
to put the screws you removed in a
safe place, as you will need them
again when replacing the shell on your
computer.
PYRO 1394 PCI Card Hardware Installation
Step 3
Carefully remove the panel/shell from
your computer.
Step 4
With the power cable disconnected
from your computer, touch the metal
part of the case to ground yourself.
This will discharge any static electricity
from your body which can damage your

Step 5
Locate an available PCI expansion slot
(usually white/beige in color). This will
be in the area of your computer where
other cards that look similar to the
PYRO PCI card are installed.
Step 6
Visually confirm that the PYRO 1394
PCI Card will fit into the available slot
you have chosen.
Step 7
If necessary, remove the knockout on
the back of your computer which cor-
responds to the PCI slot you have
confirmed as your selection. If there is
a screw, place it in a safe place as you
will be using it to attach the PYRO 1394
PCI Card.
Step 8
Push the PYRO 1394 PCI Card firmly
into the PCI slot. Apply pressure as
needed (but do not force the card) until
the edge connector is completely in the
slot.

Step 9 (optional)
Connect the molex power supply to the
PYRO card power connector.
Step 10
Mount the PYRO 1394 PCI Card in
place with a screw. Make sure the
screw is firmly tightened so the PYRO
1394 PCI Card does not slide out of its
seated position.
Step 11
Replace the computer’s panel/shell and
screw it back in place with the screws
you removed in step 2.
Step 12
Now that your PYRO 1394 PCI Card is
installed and the shell is in place, you
can safely connect the power cable.
Now turn on your computer.
When you turn on your computer
Windows will automatically install the
necessary drivers.