SIIG DP FireWire 800 PCI-32T User manual

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Introducing the FireWire 800 PCI-32T
The FireWire 800 PCI-32T is designed to support Pentium
or equivalent PC computers. It provides 2 independent
hot-pluggable FireWire 800 (1394b) ports and 1 FireWire
400 (1394a) port with data transfer rates up to 800Mbps.
Features and Benefits
• Provides 2 FireWire 800 (9-pin) and 1 FireWire 400
(6-pin) ports for multiple device connections
• Supports IEEE 1394b and backwards compatible
with 1394a-2000 and 1394-1995 standards
• Supports serial bus data transfer rates of 100, 200,
400 and 800 Mbps
• Built-in4-pinpowerconnectorprovidesextrapower
when connected to the system power supply
(recommended)
• Hot-swappingallowsyoutoconnect/detachdevices
without turning your system off
• Includes one spare low profile bracket for systems
with low profile chassis
• Works with DV camcorders, CD-RW/DVD-ROM
drives, scanners, FireWire hard disks, digital
cameras, video game systems and other
audio/video devices
FireWire 800 PCI-32T
Quick Installation Guide
04-0459B

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FireWire 800
Ports
4-Pin Power
Connector
FireWire 400
Port
System Requirements
• Pentium®or equivalent PC with an available 32-bit
or 64-bit PCI slot
• Windows®2000/XP (32-/64-bit)/Server 2003 (32-/
64-bit)/Vista (32-/64-bit)
PackageContents
• FireWire 800 PCI-32T adapter
• Spare low profile bracket (to use with low profile
chassis)
• Driver CD
• Quick installation guide
Board Layout
Figure 1. Board layout
Note: The4-Pin Power Connector supplies extra
power when connected to the system power
supply. This connection is optional but
recommended.

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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 case for a few
seconds. Avoid any contact with internal parts and
handle cards only by their external edges.
Note: For Low Profile systems, replace the currently
mounted bracket with the included Low Profile
bracket.
1. Turn OFF the power to your computer and any
connected peripheral device.
2. Unplug the computer's power cord, remove the
cover and install the card in an available PCI 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 PCI-32T (see Figure 1).
This connection is recommended for reliable power
output.
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 PCI-32T drivers.
Windows 2000
Windows 2000 automatically installs it's built-in 1394a
driver for the FireWire 800 PCI-32T. 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:\setup32.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. At the Destination Location screen, click Next.
5. Select Complete, then click Next.
6. At the Program Folder screen, click Next.
7. At the Digital Signature screen, click Yes, then click
Finish.
8. Select the restart Windows option, then click Finish.
32-bit Windows XP
Windows XP automatically installs it's built-in 1394a
driver for the FireWire 800 PCI-32T. 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:\setup32.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. At the Destination Location screen, click Next.
5. Select Complete, then click Next.
6. At the Program Folder screen, click Next.
7. At the Software Installation screen, click Continue
Anyway, then click Finish.
8. Select the restart Windows option, then click Finish.
64-bit Windows XP
Windows XP automatically installs it's built-in 1394a
driver for the FireWire 800 PCI-32T. 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:\setup64.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. At the Destination Location screen, click Next.
5. Select Complete, then click Next.
6. At the Program Folder screen, click Next.
7. At the Security Alert box, click Yes two times.
8. At the Software Installation screen, click Continue
Anyway, then click Finish.
9. Select the restart Windows option, then click Finish.
32-bit Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2003 automatically installs it's
built-in FireWire 400 driver for the FireWire 800 PCI-32T.
To get the full speed out of this controller,install the
FireWire 800 driver using the directions below

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1. Insert the driver CD. Click Start, Run. Type
D:\setup32.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. At the Destination Location screen, click Next.
5. Select Complete, then click Next.
6. At the Program Folder screen, click Next.
7. At the Security Alert box, click Yes two times.
8. At the Software Installation screen, click Continue
Anyway, then click Finish.
9. Select the restart Windows option, then click Finish.
64-bit Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2003 automatically installs it's
built-in FireWire 400 driver for the FireWire 800 PCI-32T.
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:\setup64.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. At the Destination Location screen, click Next.
5. Select Complete, then click Next.
6. At the Program Folder screen, click Next.
7. At the Security Alert box, click Yes two times.
8. At the Software Installation screen, click Continue
Anyway, then click Finish.
9. Select the restart Windows option, then click Finish.

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32-bit Windows Vista™
Windows Vista operating system automatically installs
it's built-in FireWire 400 driver for the FireWire 800
PCI-32T. 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, in the Start Search
box, type D:\setup32.exe, press Enter. (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. At the Destination Location screen, click Next.
6. Select Complete, then click Next.
7. At the Program Folder screen, click Next.
8. At the Windows Security box, click Install three
times, then click Finish.
9. Select the restart Windows option, then click Finish.
64-bit Windows Vista
WindowsVistaautomaticallyinstalls it's built-in FireWire
400 driver for the FireWire 800 PCI-32T. 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, in the Start Search
box, type D:\setup64.exe, press Enter. (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. At the Destination Location screen, click Next.
6. Select Complete, then click Next.

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7. At the Program Folder screen, click Next.
8. At the Windows Security box, click Install three
times, then click Finish.
9. Select the restart Windows option, then click Finish.
To Verify Windows Installation
1. Check Device Manger for proper installation.
For 2000/XP/Server 2003: Right click My Computer,
click Manage, then click Device Manager.
For Windows Vista: Right click Computer, click
Manage, click Continue, click Device Manager.
2. Double click 1394 Bus host controllers. Unibrain
driver/OHCI Compatible Board 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. SelectInstalltheSoftwareAutomatically,clickNext.

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3. Click Continue Anyway. (Skip if not prompted)
4. Click Finish to complete the installation.
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 to step #2.
2. SelectInstalltheSoftwareAutomatically,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 Vista
Windows Vista will automatically detect and install
most FireWire devices when connected. For devices that
do not install automatically, follow the steps below.
Refer to the device's users manual for more information.
1. Click Locate and install driver software.
2. Click Continue to complete the installation.
ubSwitch Utility
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 PCI-32T.
1. Click Start, Programs, Unibrain ubcore, Tools then
ubSwitch.
2. Right click the ubSwitch icon located in the system
tray by the clock.

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3. Select 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 select 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. Wait for this box to appear then
connect your DV camcorder.
Note: To switch back to the FireWire 800 driver,
follow the same procedures, but in step 3 instead of
clickingonMicrosoft1394Drivers, clickonUnibrain
1394 Drivers.
Connecting a DV Camcorder
Before setting up the digital video camcorder, verify that
the Microsoft FireWire 400 driver has been successfully
installed in your system, then follow the steps below.
1. Connect the 4-pin connector of your FireWire 400
DV cable to your camcorder.
2. Connect the 6-pin connector of the DV cable to the
FireWire 400 port.
3. Power on the camcorder. The camcorder should
appear in Device Manager.
To Verify DV Camcorder Setup
1. Right click My Computer, click Manage,then click
Device Manager.
2. Double click Imaging Device(s). Microsoft DV
Camera and VCR or DV Camcorder should be
displayed.

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Technical Support and Warranty
QUESTIONS? SIIG’sOnline Support hasanswers! Simplyvisitour
web site at www.siig.com and click Support. Our online support
database is updated daily with new drivers and solutions. Answers
toyourquestionscouldbe just a few clicks away. You can also submit
questions online and a technical support analysts will promptly
respond.
SIIGoffersalifetimemanufacturerwarranty with thisproduct. 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 from.
B) Ifyourpurchase 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 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 94538-3152, 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.

FireWire 800 PCI-32T is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and the SIIG logo are registered trademarks of
SIIG,Inc. Microsoft,WindowsandWindowsVistaareeitherregisteredtrademarksortrademarksof
MicrosoftCorporationintheUnitedStatesand/orothercountries. Pentium is a registeredtrademark
of Intel Corporation. Other names used in this publication are for identification only and may be
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February, 2008 Copyright © 2008 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.
About SIIG, Inc.
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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
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High-quality control standards are evident by the overall ease of
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PRODUCT NAME
FireWire 800 PCI-32T
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