SIIG NN-400M12-S6 User manual

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FireWire 3-Port PCI-M
Quick Installation Guide
Introducing the FireWire 3-Port PCI-M
The FireWire 3-Port PCI-M is designed to add FireWire
(1394a) interface to your Mac computer for easy
connectiontoDVcamcorders,harddiskdrives,scanners,
printers, and other 1394 devices.
FeaturesandBenefits
•Compliant with IEEE 1394-1995, 1394a-2000 and
1394 OHCI 1.1 standards
•PCI 2.2 compliant and works in 32/64-bit, 3.3V or
5V PCI slots
•Provides three high-speed firewire ports for
connecting up to 63 devices
•Supports both asynchronous and isochronous data
transfer modes
•Supports serial bus data transfer rates of 100, 200,
and 400 Mbps
SystemRequirements
•PowerMac computer with an available PCI slot
•Mac OS 8.6 or later
PackageContents
•FireWire3-PortPCI-M
•This quick installation guide
04-0379A

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HardwareInstallation
1. Turn OFF the power to your computer.
2. Unplugthepowercordandremoveyourcomputer's
cover.
3. Remove the slot bracket from an available PCI slot.
4. CarefullyalignthecardtotheselectedPCIslotpush
the board down firmly, but gently, until it is well
seated.
5. Replace the slot bracket's holding screw to secure
the card.
6. Replacethecomputercoverandreconnectthepower
cord.
MacOSSoftwareInstallation
To ensure proper operation, some Mac OS require the
most current FireWire software from Apple. Apple's
websitecontainsalltheinformationneededtodownload
and install FireWire software update. Mac software
download URL is http://www.apple.com/support/
downloads. Whenyouareatthedownloadpage,typein
1394intheSearchbox,checkRestricttoDownloadsbox,
then click search.
The information below will help you decide whether or
not to download and install the latest FireWire driver
update.
1. Mac OS 9.1, 9.2.x, and Mac OS X or later have
built-in FireWire driver support with the operating
system. Noadditionaldriverinstallationisneeded.
2. MacOS9.0.xusersshoulddownloadandinstallthe
FireWire software update version 2.5 or later.
3. Mac OS 8.6 users should download and install the
FireWire software update version 2.3.3.

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Technical Support and Warranty
QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has answers!
Simply visit our website at www.siig.com and click on Support.
Our online support database is updated daily with new drivers
and solutions. Answers to your questions could be just a few clicks
away. Youcanalsosubmitquestionsonlineandoneofourtechnical
supportanalystswillpromptlyrespond.
A lifetime manufacturer warranty supplied with this product is
offered by SIIG, Inc. Please see SIIG website for more warranty
details. If you should happen to encounter any problems with this
product,pleasefollowtheproceduresbelow.
If it is within the store's return policy period, please return the
producttothestorewhereyoupurchasedfrom.
If your purchase has passed the store's return policy period, please
followthesesteps to have the productrepairedorreplaced.
Step1: SubmityourRMArequest.
Go to www.siig.com, click Support, then RMA to submit a
request to SIIG RMA. If the product is determined to be
defective,anRMAnumberwillbeissued. SIIGRMAdepartment
can also be reached at [phone].
Step2: AfterobtaininganRMAnumber,shiptheproduct.
•Properlypacktheproductforshipping. Allsoftware,cable(s)
andanyother accessoriesthatcamewiththeoriginalpackage
mustbeincluded.
•Clearly write your RMA number on the top of the returned
package. SIIGwillrefusetoacceptanyshippingpackage,and
will not be responsible for a product returned without an
RMA number posted on the outside of the shipping carton.
•YouareresponsibleforthecostofshippingtheproducttoSIIG
at 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
nocosttothecustomer.

FireWire3-PortPCI-MisatrademarkofSIIG,Inc.
SIIGandSIIGlogoareregisteredtrademarksofSIIG,Inc. MacandMacOSareregisteredtrademarks
ofAppleComputer,Inc. Othernamesusedinthispublicationareforidentificationonlyandmaybe
trademarksoftheirrespectivecompanies.
April, 2005 Copyright ©2005 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.
PRODUCT NAME
FireWire 3-Port PCI-M
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
About SIIG, Inc.
Foundedin1985,SIIG,Inc.isaleadingcomputerupgrademanufacturer
ofI/Oconnectivityproducts,includingPCI&ISAserialandparallel
ports,USB,SerialATA&UltraATAcontrollers,FireWire(1394a/b),
Networking,SoundCards,andotheraccessories. SIIGisthepremier
one-stopsourceofupgrades.
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
foundincomputerretailstores,mailordercatalogs,ande-commerce
sitesintheAmericasandtheUK,aswellasthroughmajordistributors,
systemintegrators,andVARs.