SIIG DP FireWire 800 PCIe User manual

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04-0488C
DP FireWire 800 PCIe
Quick Installation Guide
Introduction
The DP FireWire 800 PCIe is designed to add FireWire 800
interface to your computer.
Features and Benefits
• Provides 3 FireWire 800 (9-pin) ports for multiple
device connections
• Works with DV camcorders, FireWire hard disks,
digital cameras, scanners, CD-RW/DVD drives,
video game systems, & other audio/video devices
• Supports serial bus data transfer rates of 100, 200,
400, 800Mbps
• CompliantwithIEEE1394b&backwardcompatible
with 1394a-2000 and 1394-1995 standards
• Compliant with PCI Express Base Specification
Revision 1.0a
• Installs in standard height or low profile chassis
with included brackets
• Works with PC and Mac
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

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FireWire 800
Ports
Power Connector
PackageContents
•DP FireWire 800 PCIe
• Spare enhanced low profile bracket
• "Y" split power cable & driver CD
• Quick installation guide
Board Layout
Figure 1: Layout
Note:The Power Connector (same as the one used
withyourfloppydiskdrive)isdesignedtoprovide
additional power to the board when needed. This
connection is recommended. 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 first before making this
connection.

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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 the computer 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 spare low
profile bracket now.
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 Power Connector
on the DP FireWire 800 PCIe board (See Figure 1 on
page 2). This connection is optional, but
recommended 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
Windows 8 / 7 / Vista / XP / Server 2003 & 2008 / Server
2008 R2 / 2000 automatically installs it's built-in FireWire
400 driver for the DP FireWire 800 PCIe. To get the full
speed out of this controller,install the FireWire 800
driver using the directions below.
Windows 8 (32-/64-bit) / 7 (32-/64-bit) / Server
2008 R2
1. Install the board and boot up Windows.
2. Insert thedriverCD. ClosetheCDautoplaywindow
if prompted.
3. Click Windows key and R.
For32-bit:TypeD:\setup32.exe,pressEnter.(Change
D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)
For 64-bit / 2008 R2: Type D:\setup64.exe, press
Enter. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive
letter)
4. Follow the on screen instructions to complete the
installation.
Windows Vista (32-/64-bit) / Server 2008 (32-/64-
bit)
1. Install the board and boot up Windows.
2. InsertthedriverCD.ClosetheCDautoplaywindow
if prompted.
3. Click Start. In the Start Search box,
For32-bit:TypeD:\setup32.exe,pressEnter.(Change
D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)
For64-bit:TypeD:\setup64.exe,pressEnter.(Change
D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)
4. Follow the on screen instructions to complete the
installation.

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Windows XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 (32-/64-bit)
/ 2000
1. Install the board and boot up Windows.
2. InsertthedriverCD.ClosetheCDautoplaywindow
if prompted.
3. 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).
3. 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 / 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 / 2008 R2: 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 PCIe. No additional driver
is necessary.
To Verify Mac OS Installation
Check System Profiler to verify installation.
1. Click Go, then 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 8 / 7 / Vista / Server 2008 & 2008 R2
Windows 8, 7, Windows 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 may be
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. SelectInstall theSoftwareAutomatically,clickNext.
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. SelectInstall theSoftwareAutomatically,clickNext.
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 clickNext.
3. Uncheck all check boxes, click Next, click Next.
4. Click Finish to complete the installation.
Mac OS
MacOSwill automaticallydetectandinstallmostFireWire
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 or All Programs, Unibrain
ubcore, then ubSwitch.
2. Click the ubSwitch icon located in the system
tray by the clock.
3. ClicktheUnibraindriver/ OHCICompatibleBoard
or Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394
Host Controller.
4. Click Microsoft Drivers to switch to the Windows
embedded FireWire 400 driver.
ClickUnibrainDriverstoswitchbacktotheFireWire
800 driver.
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.
5. Click Yes at the Security Alert window. Skip this
step if not prompted.
6. Windows will display an information box when the
driver is ready for use. It may take a few seconds for
this box to appear.

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Technical Support and Warranty
QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has answers! Simply visit our web site
at www.siig.com and click Support. Our online support database is updated
daily with new drivers and solutions. Answers to your questions could be just
afew clicks away. You can also submit questions online anda technical support
analyst will promptly respond.
SIIG offers a lifetime manufacturer warranty with this product. This warranty
covers the original purchaser and guarantees the product to be free of any
defects in materials or workmanship for the life of the product.
SIIG will, at our discretion, repair or replace (with an identical product or
product having similar features and functionality) the product if defective in
materials or workmanship. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Please see our
web site for more warranty details.
If you encounter any problems with this product, please 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 it.
B) If your purchase has passed the store's return policy 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 Request A Product Replacement to submit a request to SIIG RMA or
fax a request to 510-657-5962. Your RMA request will be processed, if the
product is determined to be defective, an RMA number will be issued.
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 to SIIG. Ship the product
to the following address:
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA
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.

About SIIG, Inc.
Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of IT connectivity
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and legacy I/O adapters) that bridge the connection between Desktop/
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PRODUCT NAME
DP FireWire 800 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 Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA
Phone: [phone]
DP FireWire 800 PCIe is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and the SIIG logo are registered trademarks of
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