SIIG DP FireWire 800 3-Port PCIe User 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)and1394a(6-pin)interfacestoyourcomputer.
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 up to 800Mb/s
• Built-in4-pinpowerconnectorprovidesextrapower
when connected to the system's power supply
(recommended)
• Supportshot-swapping and Plug-n-Play connection
of peripheral devices
• Works with various types of FireWire 800 and
FireWire 400 devices including portable hard disk,
DVcamcorder,digitalcamera,CD-RW/DVD-ROM
drive and other audio/video devices
System Requirements
• PCI Express-enabled system with an available PCI
Express slot
• Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista
• Power Mac G5 Dual Core, Mac Pro or newer
desktops with an available PCI Express (PCIe) slot
• Mac OS X (10.3.x) or later
FireWire 800 3-Port PCIe
Quick Installation Guide

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PackageContents
•FireWire 800 3-Port PCIe board
• "Y" split power cable
• Driver CD
• Quick Installation Guide
Board Layout
FireWire 400
Port
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 PCI Express 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 onpage2). This connectionisrecommended
for reliable power output. The included "Y" split
power cable can be used to provide additional
4-pin power connectors.
5. Secure the card and replace the cover.

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Driver Installation
This section provides information on how to install the
FireWire 800 3-Port PCIe drivers.
Windows 2000
Windows2000automaticallyinstallsit'sbuilt-inFireWire
400 driver for the FireWire 800 3-Port PCIe. To get the full
speed out of this controller, install the Firewire 800 driver
using the directions below.
1. Insert the driver CD. Click Start, Run. Type
D:\setup.exe, click OK. (Change D: to match the
drive letter of your CD-ROM)
2. At the Welcome screen, click Next.
3. At the License Agreement screen, click Yes.
4. Type in your customer information, then click Next.
5. At the Destination Location screen, click Next.
6. Select Complete, then click Next.
7. At Program Folder screen, click Next.
8. AttheDigitalSignaturescreen,clickYes three times,
then click Finish.
9. Select the restart Windows option, then click Finish.
Windows XP
Windows XP automatically installs it's built-in FireWire
400 driver for the FireWire 800 3-Port PCIe. To get the full
speed out of this controller,install the Firewire 800 driver
using the directions below.
1. Insert the driver CD. Click Start, Run. Type
D:\setup.exe, click OK. (Change D: to match the
drive letter of your CD-ROM)
2. At the Welcome screen, click Next.

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3. At the License Agreement screen, click Yes.
4. Type in your customer information, then click Next.
5. At the Destination Location screen, click Next.
6. Select Complete, then click Next.
7. At Program Folder screen, click Next.
8. At the Hardware Installation screen, click Continue
Anyway three times, then click Finish.
9. Select the restart Windows option, then click Finish.
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2003 automatically installs it's built-in
FireWire400driverfortheFireWire8003-PortPCIe. Toget
the full speed out of this controller,install the Firewire
800 driver using the directions below.
1. Insert the driver CD. Click Start, Run. Type
D:\setup.exe, click OK. (Change D: to match the
drive letter of your CD-ROM)
2. At the Welcome screen, click Next.
3. At the License Agreement screen, click Yes.
4. Type in your customer information, then click Next.
5. At the Destination Location screen, click Next.
6. Select Complete, then click Next.
7. At Program Folder screen, click Next.
8. At the Security Alert box, click Yes. (Click Yes two
times for 2003 Standard Edition)
9. At the Hardware Installation screen, click Continue
Anyway two times (click Continue Anyway three
times for 2003 Standard Edition), then click Finish.
10. Select the restart Windows option, then click Finish.

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Windows Vista
WindowsVista automatically installs it'sbuilt-inFireWire
400 driver for the FireWire 800 3-Port PCIe. To get the full
speed out of this controller,install the Firewire 800 driver
using the directions below.
1. Insert the driver CD. Click Start, Run. Type
D:\setup.exe, click OK. (Change D: to match the
drive letter of your CD-ROM)
2. Click Allow.
3. At the Welcome screen, click Next.
4. At the License Agreement screen, click Yes.
5. Type in your customer information, then click Next.
6. At the Destination Location screen, click Next.
7. Select Complete, then click Next.
8. At the Program Folder screen, click Next.
9. At the Windows Security box, click Install this
driversoftware anywayfour times,thenclick Finish.
10. Select the restart Windows option, then click Finish.
Verify Windows Installation
1. Right click My Computer, click Manage, then click
Device Manager.
2. Double click 1394 Bus host controllers. IEEE 1394b
(FireWire 800) adapter should be displayed.
Mac OS
Mac OS will automatically detect and install the correct
driver for the FireWire 800 3-port PCIe. No additional
driver is necessary.

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Verify Mac OS Installation
Check System Profiler to verify successful installation.
1. Click Go, then click Utilities.
2. Double click System Profiler.
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 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, then click Next.
4. Click Next, then click Finish.
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. SelectInstall the Software Automatically,thenclick
Next.
3. Click Continue Anyway. (Skip if not prompted)
4. Click Finish to complete the installation.

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Server 2003
1. At the Found New Hardware Wizard,
For 2003 w/SP1 or later
Select No, not this time, then click Next.
For 2003 no service pack installed
Go directly to step #2.
2. Select Install theSoftware Automatically, then 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 Vista
Windows Vista will automatically detect and install the
drivers for most FireWire devices when connected.
However, for devices that do not install automatically,
follow the steps below to complete the installation.
1. Click Locate and install driver software.
2. Click Continue to complete the installation.
Mac OS
MacOS willautomatically detect andinstall mostFireWire
devices when connected. For devices that do not install
automatically, additional drivers may be required. Refer
to the device's users manual for more information.

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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.
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
clickingonMicrosoft 1394Drivers, clickon Unibrain
1394 Drivers.

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Technical Support and Warranty
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Simply visit our website at www.siig.com and click on Support.
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and solutions. Answers to your questions could be just a few clicks
away. You can also submit questions online and one of our technical
support analysts will promptly respond.
Thisproductcomeswithalifetimemanufacturerwarranty. Pleasesee
SIIGwebsite for more warranty details. If you should happento have
any problems with this product, follow the procedures below.
A) If it is within the store's return policy period, please return the
product to the store where you purchased from.
B) Ifyour purchase has passed the store's returnpolicy period, please
follow these steps to have the product repaired or replaced.
Step 1: Submit your RMA request.
Go to www.siig.com, click Support, then RMA to submit a
request to SIIG RMA. If the product is determined to be
defective, an RMA number will be issued. SIIG RMA department
can also be reached at [phone].
Step 2: After obtaining an RMA number, ship the product.
•Properly pack the product for shipping. All software, cable(s)
and any other accessories that came with the original package
must be included.
•Clearly write your RMA number on the top of the returned
package. 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.
•You are responsible for the cost of shipping. Ship the product
to the following address:
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538
RMA #:
•SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via Ground
in the U.S. and International Economy outside of the U.S. at
no cost to the customer.

FireWire 800 3-Port PCIe is a trademark of SIIG, Inc.
SIIG and SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are
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Mac and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Other names used in this
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December, 2006 Copyright ©2006 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.
About SIIG, Inc.
Foundedin1985,SIIG,Inc.is aleadingcomputerupgrademanufacturer
of I/O connectivity products, including PCI & ISA serial and parallel
ports, USB, Serial ATA & UltraATA controllers, FireWire (1394a/b),
Networking,Sound Cards, and other accessories. SIIG is the premier
one-stop source of upgrades.
SIIGproductsoffercomprehensiveusermanuals,manyuser-friendly
features, and are backed by an extensive manufacturer warranty.
High-quality control standards are evident by the overall ease of
installation and compatibility of our products, as well as one of the
lowest defective return rates in the industry. SIIG products can be
foundin computer retail stores, mail order catalogs, and e-commerce
sitesintheAmericasandtheUK, as wellasthroughmajor distributors,
system integrators, and VARs.
PRODUCT NAME
FireWire 800 3-Port PCIe
FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS
B OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCCCOMPLIANCESTATEMENT:
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