SIIG FireWire 800 M-64 User manual

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Introducing the FireWire 800 M-64
The FireWire 800 M-64 is designed to support both PC and MAC
computers. It provides 3 independent hot-pluggable Firewire 800
(1394b) ports with data transfer rates up to 800Mbps.
Features and Benefits
• Provides 3 FireWire 800 (1394b) ports for multiple 1394b and
1394a (a 9-6 or 9-4 FireWire cable required) device connections
• Supports IEEE 1394b and backwards compatible with 1394a-
2000 and 1394-1995 standards
• Supports data transfer rates of 100, 200, 400, and 800Mbps
• 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 (1394b) and 1394a
devices including portable hard disk, DV camcorder, digital
camera, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive and other audio/video
devices
System Requirements
PC:
• Pentium or equivalent PC with an available 64-bit or 32-bit
PCI slot
• Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
MAC:
• Power Mac G3 Blue & White or later with an available 64-bit
or 32-bit PCI slot
• Mac OS 8.6-9.x, Mac OS 10.1.x-10.2.3: Up to 400 Mbps
• Mac OS 10.2.4 or later: Up to 800 Mbps
* Note: When installed in a 32-bit PCI slot, a portion of the
edge connector will not be connected to the PCI slot.
FireWire 800 M-64
Quick Installation Guide
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Figure 1. Board Layout
Hardware Installation
General instructions for installing the card are provided below,
sincethedesignofcomputercasesandmotherboardsvary.Referto
yourcomputer’sreferencemanualforfurtherinformation,ifneeded.
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.
• Turn OFF the power to your computer and any other
connected peripheral devices. Unplug the computer's power
cord.
• Remove your computer’s cover and install the card in an
available PCI slot.
Package Contents
• (1) FireWire 800 M-64 host adapter
• (1) 1394b 9-pin to 9-pin cable
• (1) 1394b 9-pin to 6-pin adapter
• (1) Driver software
• This quick installation guide
Board Layout
Firewire 800
Ports
4-Pin Power
Connector

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• Push the board down firmly, but gently, until it is well seated.
• Connect an available 4-Pin power connector from the system
power supply to the 4-pin power connector on the FireWire
800 M-64 (See page 2, figure 1). This connection is
recommended for reliable power output.
• Secure the card and replace the cover.
Software Installation
This section provides information on how to install the FireWire 800
M-64 drivers. Pleasefollowthedirectionsbelowforyouroperating
system.
Windows Driver Installation
For Windows 98SE
1. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, click Next.
2. Select Search for the best driver for your device
(Recommended), then click Next.
3. Insert the driver CD, check CD-ROM drive, uncheck the
other boxes, then click Next.
4. Click Next, then Next again.
5. If prompted for the Windows 98SE CD, insert it, then click OK.
6. Click Finish and restart Windows to complete the installation.
For Windows ME
1. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, insert the driver CD,
select Automatic Search for a better driver, then click Next.
2. Click Finish.
3. Click Yes to restart Windows and complete the installation.
For Windows 2000
Windows2000automaticallyinstallsit'sbuilt-in1394adriverforthe
Firewire800M-64. To getthefull potentialoutoftheFireWire800M-
64, install the Firewire 800 driver using the directions below.
1. Right click My Computer, click Manage, then click Device
Manager.

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2. Double click IEEE 1394 Bus host controller, then double click
Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host
Controller.
3. Click the Driver tab, then Update driver button.
4. At the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window, click Next.
5. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device, then click
Next.
6. Insert the driver CD, check CD-ROM drives, then click Next.
7. Click Next.
8. Click Finish. Restart Windows to complete the installation.
For Windows XP
Windows XP automatically installs it's built-in 1394a driver for the
Firewire800M-64. To getthefull potentialoutoftheFireWire800M-
64, install the Firewire 800 driver using the directions below.
1. Right click My Computer, click Manage, then click Device
Manager.
2. Double click IEEE 1394 Bus host controller, then double click
Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host
Controller.
3. Click the Driver tab, then Update Driver button.
4. Select Install from a list or specific location, then click Next.
5. Select Don't search. I will choose the driver to install, then
click Next.
6. Insert the driver CD, click Have disk.
7. Type in D:, then click OK. (Change D: to match your CD-
ROM drive letter)
8. Select OHCI IEEE 1394b Host Controller, then click Next.
9. Click Continue Anyway. Our driver has been thoroughly tested
in Windows for stability. This message appears because Microsoft
has not tested this product through WHQL certification.
10. Click Finish. Restart Windows to complete the installation.

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Verify Proper Installation in Windows
1. Check Device Manager to verify successful installation.
Windows 98SE/ME: From the main desktop, right click My
Computer, then click Properties. Click Device Manager tab.
Windows 2000/XP: Right click My Computer, then click
Manage. Click Device Manager.
2. Double click 1394 Bus Controller or IEEE 1394 Bus host
controllers.
- OHCI IEEE 1394b Host Controller should be displayed.
Mac OS Driver Installation
To ensure proper operation of the FireWire 800 M-64 in your Mac,
some Mac OS requires the most current Firewire software from
Apple. Apple's website contains all the information needed to
download and install Firewire software update. Mac software
download URL is: http://www.info.apple.com/support/
downloads.html. Whenyou areat thedownload page,type in1394
in the Search for Downloads box, then click GO.
The information below will help you decide whether or not to
download and install the latest Firewire driver update.
Important:
1. Mac OS 10.2.4 or later has built-in FireWire 800 (1394b) driver
support with the operating system. No driver installation is
needed. The FireWire 800 M-64 will work up to 800 Mbps.
2. Mac OS 9.1, 9.2.x, and Mac OS 10.1.x-10.2.3 have built-in
FireWire 4000 (1394a) driver support with the operating
system. No driver installation is needed. The FireWire 800 M-
64 will work up to 400 Mbps.
3. Mac OS 9.0.x users should download the Firewire software
version 2.5 or later. The FireWire 800 M-64 will work up to
400 Mbps.
4. Mac OS 8.6 users should download the Firewire software
version 2.3.3. The FireWire 800 M-64 will work up to 400
Mbps.

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Technical Support
QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has the answers! Simply
visitourwebsiteatwww.siig.comandclickSUPPORT. Ouronline
support database is updated daily with new drivers and solutions.
The answers to your problems could be just a few clicks away.
Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA)
SIIGwarrantstotheoriginalbuyerof theproductthat thehardware
is free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one,
two or five years from the date of purchase. If your product fails to
be in good working order during the warranty period, you may
return it to SIIG for repair or replacement at SIIG's option.
To return the product, you need to follow these steps.
Step 1: Contact SIIG's RMA Department
Toobtainan RMAnumber, SIIG'sRMA Departmentcan bereached
by phone at [phone] or fax at [phone] or email at
[email protected]. In order to issue an RMA number, the product
serial number is required. This number can be found on the side of
the box and on the back of the product.
Step 2: Complete the RMA form
• Fill out your Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) form,
and include it in the package with the product.
• Properly pack the product for shipping. All software, cable(s)
and other accessories that came with the original package
must be included.
• Clearly write your RMA number on the top of the returned
package and on the accompanying RMA form.
SIIG will refuse to accept any shipping package, and will not
beresponsibleforaproductreturnedwithoutanRMAnumber
posted on the outside of the shipping carton.
Step 3: Ship the Product
You are responsible for the cost of shipping back to SIIG at the
following address:
SIIG, Inc. RMA#_______________
6078 Stewart Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538
SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via UPS Ground or
US Mail at no cost to you.

UK Warranty & Support Information
The 5 year warranty supplied with this product is offered by SIIG,
Inc. If you should happen to encounter any problems with this
product, please follow the procedures below.
1. If it is within the first year of purchase, please return product
to the outlet you purchased from.
2. If your product is between 2 and 5 years old from date of
purchase, please contact SIIG using the contact details below.
For UK Technical Support
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.siig.uk.com
PRODUCT NAME MODEL NUMBER
FireWire 800 M-64 NN2653
FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS B
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:
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
FireWire 800 M-64 is a trademark of SIIG, Inc.
SIIG and SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Other names used in publication are for identification only and may be trademarks of their
respective companies.
July, 2003 Copyright ©2003 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.

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