Western Digital FireWire PCI Adapter User manual

Western Digital
External Hard Drive
FireWire® ,1394, i.LINK™
Macintosh®and PC Compatible

Western Digital
External
Hard Drive
Installation Guide
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Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies.
2079-001008-003 12/01
FireWire, IEEE 1394, i.LINK

TABLE OF CONTENTS - i
Table of Contents
1 Getting Started
What is FireWire? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Kit Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Additional Minimum System Requirements for DV Editing . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Record Your FireWire Hard Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Gather These Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4 Installation and Setup
Connecting Your Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
FireWire Disk Utilities Software and Drivers Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Windows® Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Macintosh® Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Unplugging Your Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windows Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Macintosh Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
11 Multiple Device Connection
FireWire Connection Instructions & Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
FireWire Connection Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
12 Appendix A: Specifications
13 Appendix B: Regulatory Compliance
14 Appendix C: Warranty Information
15 Appendix D: Technical Support Services

GETTING STARTED - 1
Getting Started
What is FireWire?
Defined by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
(IEEE), the 1394 High Performance Serial Bus (commonly known as
FireWire) is a standard for connecting devices to your personal
computer.
FireWire is one of the fastest peripheral standards ever developed.
With a capability of operating at up to 400 Mbps, it has 30 times
more bandwidth than USB, and communicates fast enough to transfer
digital video and audio in real time.
Additional Benefits:
!IEEE 1394 and i.LINK™compatible.
!Hot plug capability that allows you to easily connect a new
peripheral without turning off the computer.
!Automatic configuration, no device IDs or terminators.
!Cables are easy to connect, and can be up to 15 feet long.
!Allows connection of up to 63 devices.
FireWire products currently available include the latest hard drives,
CD-RW drives, Digital Video (DV) camcorders, scanners, and
printers. Western Digital’s FireWire PCI Adapter and our FireWire
CardBus PC Card enable you to connect devices like these directly to
your computer or laptop.
Tip: If you need to connect your
high-speed digital
equipment directly to your
laptop computer, look for
Western Digital’s FireWire
CardBus PC Card at your
favorite retailer or the
Western Digital online
store at:
store.westerndigital.com.
1

GETTING STARTED - 2
Kit Contents
Western Digital FireWire External Hard Drive Kit Contents
Also included: warranty card, power cord, and Quick Install guide.
System Requirements
PC Users
1. Minimum 200 MHz processor
2. 32 MB RAM
3. Built-in FireWire port or a FireWire adapter (OHCI compliant)
4. Windows 98 SE (second edition) or higher
5. CD-ROM drive
Make sure you have Windows 98 SE or higher installed on your
system by right-clicking on My Computer and selecting Properties.
The General tab in System Properties should show "Windows 98
Second Edition."
Mac Users
1. FireWire-enabled Macintosh computer
2. Minimum 32 MB RAM
3. Mac OS 8.6 or higher
4. CD-ROM drive
Make sure you have Mac OS 8.6 or higher installed on your system by
clicking on the Apple symbol in the menu bar and selecting About
this computer. The window will display your version of Mac OS.
AC power supply
6 foot (1.8m) 6-pin to 6-pin
FireWire cable
FireWire Disk Utilities
Software Setup CD for
Windows and Macintosh
Western Digital
FireWire External
Hard Drive
HIMPORTANT
A FireWire connection on
your computer and
Windows 98 SE/Mac OS
8.6 or higher is required to
use your FireWire external
hard drive. If your
computer is not FireWire-
enabled, you may be able
to add a FireWire adapter.
Look for Western Digital’s
FireWire PCI Adapter at
your favorite retailer or the
Western Digital online
store at:
store.westerndigital.com.
CAUTION
The Western Digital
FireWire external hard
drive is not intended as a
portable device.

GETTING STARTED - 3
Handling Precautions
Western Digital FireWire external hard drives are precision
instruments and should be handled with care during unpacking and
installation. These drives may be damaged by rough handling, shock,
or vibration. Be aware of the following precautions when unpacking
and installing your external hard drive:
!Do not unpack your Western Digital FireWire external hard drive
until you are ready to install it.
!Save all the packing materials in case you need to return your
FireWire external hard drive. Your warranty will be void if your
returned drive is shipped in anything other than the original
packaging or Western Digital supplied or approved materials.
!Do not drop or jolt the drive.
!Do not attempt to open the drive and service it yourself.
Removing the cover may expose you to harmful electrical voltages
and will void the warranty.
!To allow proper ventilation, do not block the air slots on the
underside and rear of the enclosure.
!The Western Digital FireWire external hard drive is not intended
as a portable device.
Record Your FireWire External Hard Drive Information
In the table that follows, enter the serial number and model number
listed on your new Western Digital FireWire external hard drive. The
complete serial number and model number are on the large label on
the bottom of the drive.
You will need this information for setup and technical support
purposes.
Gather These Items
!Western Digital FireWire external hard drive
!6 foot (1.8m) 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable
!AC adapter with power cord
!FireWire Disk Utilities software setup CD
!Windows 98 SE Install CD (for Windows 98 SE users only)
Serial Number:
Model Number: Purchase Date:
Tip: Handle your new Western
Digital FireWire hard drive
with care—do not drop or
jolt the drive.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to open the
drive and service it
yourself. Removing the
cover may expose you to
harmful electrical voltages
and will void the warranty.
CAUTION
Do not remove any labels
from the drive; this action
voids the warranty.

INSTALLATION AND SETUP - 4
Installation and Setup
Connecting Your Drive
1. Turn on your computer.
2. Connect the AC power supply (with power cord connected) into
the power socket on the FireWire external hard drive, then plug
the power cord into an electrical outlet.
3. Plug one end of the FireWire cable (included) into any FireWire
port on your computer.
4. Plug the other end of the FireWire cable into either of the
FireWire external hard drive ports (port 1 or port 2).
Windows 98 SE users only: When prompted, insert the Windows
98 SE Install CD into your CD-ROM drive. You will see a series
of three Version Conflict dialog boxes, each informing you that
the file being copied is older than the file currently on your
computer.
IMPORTANT: Click Yes in each dialog screen to keep your
existing file (clicking No will prevent the drivers from loading
properly). These dialog boxes will only display the first time you
install your FireWire external hard drive.
Macintosh users only: You must first install the FireWire Disk
Utilities software on the computer before connecting the drive.
This is to ensure that the Western Digital FireWire Extensions will
be utilized to achieve maximum compatibility and performance
with your new WD FireWire external hard drive
HIMPORTANT
Do not attempt to force a
FireWire connector into a
port as this could result in
severe hardware damage.
FireWire Port 1
FireWire Port 2
Power Supply Socket
2
CAUTION
Always follow this
installation sequence or it
may take longer for your
system to recognize the
drive.
FireWire External Hard Drive Rear Panel and Installation

INSTALLATION AND SETUP - 5
Software and Drivers Installation
Windows® Setup
1. Insert the WD FireWire Disk Utilities software setup CD into
your CD-ROM drive. The program will start automatically.
2. When the Main Menu dialog appears, select Set up FireWire
hard drive.
3. Read the license agreement that displays (scroll down if necessary
to activate the I Accept button). Click I Accept.
4. The Setup FireWire Device dialog appears next, showing the
drive(s) detected in your system. Check the serial number of your
new FireWire external hard drive and make sure it matches the
serial number displayed in this dialog.
Once the program has selected the new FireWire hard drive, click
Setup Now. This process may take several minutes.
5. After installation is complete, you will be prompted to register
your Western Digital FireWire external hard drive. Click Register
Now. You must register your hard drive to receive 90 days of free
Western Digital technical support. Click Next after entering your
product registration information in each screen.
NOTE
Autorun may take up to 30
seconds to launch. If the
program does not start
automatically, open
Windows Explorer, click
on the CD-ROM drive
icon, then double-click on
the Setup.exe file.
HIMPORTANT
You must register your
Western Digital FireWire
external hard drive to
receive 90 days of free
technical support.

INSTALLATION AND SETUP - 6
6. Windows 2000/Millenium users only: Your version of Windows
already has the required FireWire driver support. When the
Congratulations dialog box appears, click Done. When you have
finished installing all software, click Exit in the Main Menu, then
click Close.
Windows 98 SE users only: Click on Update Drivers to update
your Microsoft FireWire storage drivers.
NOTE: It is highly recommended that you update your FireWire
storage drivers to optimize the performance of your FireWire hard
drive and provide hot plug capability (see “Unplugging Your
FireWire External Hard Drive”on page 9).
If you have a non-US/English version of Windows, you will be
directed to Microsoft’s Web page to download the correct
FireWire driver.
The Windows 98 SE Update dialog displays. Click Yes to
continue and complete your installation successfully.
The Microsoft license agreement for the Windows 98 SE Update
displays. Click Yes to continue.
You must restart your computer for the new settings to take effect.
When prompted to restart, click Yes.
NOTE
Western Digital has
included the latest
available release of
Microsoft®FireWire
drivers as of the print date
of this install guide. Should
you encounter any
operating system issues,
please check for a newer
version of the FireWire
drivers on Microsoft’s
Web site (search under
FireWire or 1394).
NOTE
If you have a non-US
version of Windows, you
will be directed to
Microsoft’s Web page to
download the correct
FireWire driver.

INSTALLATION AND SETUP - 7
Macintosh Setup
1. Insert the WD FireWire Disk Utilities software setup CD. The
following screen appears:
2. Double-click on the WD FireWire Software Installer icon. The
following WD FireWire Installer dialog displays:
3. Click Install.
4. The Software License Agreement displays. Read all the
information on this page. Click Accept. The following screen
appears:
5. Click Save to install WD FireWire Utilities 3.4 in your selected
location on the Macintosh.
6. Eject the CD and restart the computer.
7. After installation is complete, you will be prompted to register
your FireWire external hard drive. Click Register Now. You must
register your drive to receive 90 days of free Western Digital
technical support. Click Next after entering your product
registration information in each screen.
NOTE
You must install the
FireWire Disk Utilities
software setup CD on the
computer before
connecting the drive.
Tip: For complete instructions
on the operation of WD
FireWire Disk Utilities and
extensions, refer to the
WD Software Guide
located in the WD FireWire
Utilities 3.4 folder.

INSTALLATION AND SETUP - 8
8. Double-click on the WD FireWire Utilities 3.4 folder in the saved
location. You will see the following window:
9. Connect your Western Digital FireWire external hard drive. The
following dialog will appear on your desktop as a reminder to set
up your drive.
10. Double-click on the WD FireWire Disk Utility 3.4 icon.
11. Click to highlight the WD FireWire hard drive picture.
12. Click Setup. The WD FireWire HD icon will appear on your
desktop.
13. Click Mac OS Extended or Mac OS Standard (read text in dialog
box to determine which option is best for your system).
Your Western Digital FireWire external hard drive is now formatted as
a single volume and ready to use. For complete instructions on the
operation of WD FireWire Disk Utilities and extensions, double-click
on the WD Software Guide icon located in the WD FireWire Utilities
folder. This will open Adobe Acrobat Reader and display the WD
FireWire Disk Utilities User’s Guide in PDF format.
NOTE
Hard drives are reported in
terms of decimal (base 10)
capacity, where 1 MB =
1,000,000 bytes and 1 GB =
1,000,000,000 bytes.
However, Apple’s
operating system (MAC O/
S), FDISK and other
utilities report drive
capacity in binary
capacities, where 1 MB =
1,048,576 and 1 GB =
1,073,741,824. Hence, the
listed hard drive capacity
is less than the advertised
capacity.

INSTALLATION AND SETUP - 9
Unplugging Your FireWire External Hard Drive
Windows Users
Double click on the Windows Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in your
system tray (located in the bottom right corner of your screen—see
the dialog box below for a depiction of this icon). The following
dialog box displays:
Select and highlight WD FireWire HD from the list, then click Stop.
To confirm your selection of the drive to be disconnected, click OK.
CAUTION
The Western Digital
FireWire external hard
drive is not intended as a
portable device.
Unplug or Eject Hardware system tray icon
CAUTION
Do not unplug your
FireWire external hard
drive while copying files as
this could result in data
loss.

INSTALLATION AND SETUP - 10
Macintosh Users
There are two ways to unplug your FireWire external hard drive. One
option is to click on the WD FireWire HD icon on your desktop and
press "+ Y.
You can also do the following:
1. Drag the icon for the Western Digital FireWire external hard drive
to the Trash.
2. Wait until the disk icon disappears from the desktop.
3. Disconnect the FireWire cable from the computer.
4. Disconnect the power supply cord.
To re-mount the drive, ensure that your FireWire cable is connected to
both your hard drive and your computer, then do the following:
1. Double-click on the WD FireWire Disk Utilities 3.4 folder on
your desktop.
2. Double-click on the WD FireWire Disk Utility 3.4 icon.
3. Click on the WD FireWire hard drive picture.
4. Click Mount.
CAUTION
Do not unplug your
FireWire external hard
drive while copying files as
this could result in data
loss.
Tip: If you want to move
information back and forth
across platforms,
remember that a Mac can
read PC-formatted drives
but a PC will not recognize
Mac-formatted drives.

MULTIPLE DEVICE CONNECTION - 11
Multiple Device Connection
FireWire Connection Instructions & Limitations
FireWire devices can be connected in any combination of branching
and chaining, as long as no loops are formed. A FireWire bus can
support up to 16 consecutive cable hops of 4.5 meters (14.76 feet)
each. There are no SCSI-style ID numbers to set and no termination
requirements.
FireWire Connection Guidelines
Follow these guidelines for connecting FireWire devices to the
computer:
!Do not connect more than 63 devices at one time (including
computers). If possible, connect slower devices at the end of the
chain.
!Do not connect devices in such a way that any two devices have
more than 16 cables directly connected between them.
!Do not connect FireWire cables in a way that forms a ring of
devices.
!Unused FireWire connections should be left empty. There are no
terminators for FireWire connections.
!Connect devices that require power from the FireWire bus directly
to the computer or a FireWire hub.
!Do not unplug a FireWire device while it is being used. For
example, do not unplug a FireWire hard drive while copying files
onto it.
!If you have problems with digital video transfers, make certain
that no other FireWire devices are being used at the same time.
!If for any reason the application program cannot establish contact
with the FireWire external hard drive, the bus may be reset by
momentarily unplugging the FireWire cable from the drive and
replugging it.
3
CAUTION
If these guidelines are
not followed correctly,
your computer and
other FireWire devices
may not operate
correctly.

APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS - 12
Appendix A: Specifications
Interface Specifications
Drive Specifications
Performance Specifications
Environmental Conditions
Power Requirements
Physical Dimensions
- IEEE 1394 compliant
- OHCI compliant
- SBP-2 compliant
- Supports serial bus data transfer rates of 100, 200, and 400 Mb/sec
- Two external 6-pin FireWire connectors
- Hot-plug capability
- UDMA66 IDE/Bridge data transfer mode
80 GB 120 GB
Formatted Capacity 80,026 MB 120,034 MB
Actuator Type Rotary Voice Coil Rotary Voice Coil
Servo Type Embedded Embedded
Dedicated Landing Zone Yes Yes
Actuator Latch/Auto Park Yes Yes
Model Number WD800B002-RNN WD1200B002-RNN
Average Read Seek 8.9 ms average 8.9 ms average
Track-to-Track Seek 2.0 ms average 2.0 ms average
Average Latency 4.2 ms 4.2 ms
Rotational Speed 7200 RPM 7200 RPM
Buffer 2 MB 2 MB
Drive Ready Time 8.0 sec average 8.0 sec average
Operating Temperature 0° to 40°C
Non-Operating Temperature -20° to 65°C
Acoustics (typical) Idle Mode: 33 dBA average
AC Input Voltage 100-240 VAC
AC Input Frequency 50-60 Hz
AC Input Current 0.6A max (RMS)
Height 1.74 in. (44.20 mm) ± .10
Length 8.61 in. (218.75 mm) ± .10
Width 6.08 in. (154.43 mm) ± .10

APPENDIX B: REGULATORY COMPLIANCE - 13
Appendix B: Regulatory Compliance
FCC Class B Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
!Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
!Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
!Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
!Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
!Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commis-
sion helpful: “How to Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems.”This booklet is
available from the US Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Stock No. 004-
000-00345-4.
CSA Notice
Le prent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites appli-
cables aux appareils numériques de la classe B préscrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage
radioélectrique édictépar le ministère des Communications du Canada.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise for digital apparatus
set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communica-
tions.
Underwriters Laboratories
UL-Standard 1950, Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment including
Electrical Business Equipment (File E101559).
CE Compliance For Europe
Verified to comply with EN55022 for RF Emissions and EN50082-1 for Generic Immunity,
as applicable.

APPENDIX C: WARRANTY INFORMATION - 14
Appendix C: Warranty Information
Obtaining Service
Western Digital Technologies, Inc. (WDT) values your business and always attempts to pro-
vide you the very best of service. If this Product ever requires maintenance, either contact the
dealer from whom you originally purchased the Product or telephone WDT’s Technical Sup-
port Department. No Product may be returned directly to WDT without prior authorization.
You may obtain a return authorization via www.westerndigital.com/service or contact our Tech-
nical Support Department at 800.275.4932, or +31.20.446.7651 in Europe. If it is deter-
mined that the Product may be defective, you will be given a Return Material Authorization
(RMA) number and instructions for Product return. An unauthorized return (i.e., one for
which an RMA number has not been issued) will be returned to you at your expense. Autho-
rized returns must be shipped in an approved shipping container, prepaid and insured, to the
address provided on your return paperwork. For more information on packaging or for our
shipping address, go to www.westerndigital.com/service. Your original box and packaging mate-
rials should be kept for storing or shipping your Western Digital FireWire external hard drive.
In order to conclusively establish the period of warranty, check warranty expiration (serial
number required) via www.westerndigital.com/service or contact our Technical Support
Department at 800.275.4932, or +31.20.446.7651 in Europe. WDT shall have no liability
for lost data, regardless of the cause, recovery of lost data, or data contained in any Product
placed in its possesssion.
1 Year Limited Warranty
WDT warrants that the Product, in the course of its normal use, will be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year and will conform to WDT’s specifica-
tion therefor. This limited warranty period shall commence on the purchase date appearing
on your purchase receipt.
WDT shall have no liability for any Product returned if WDT determines that the Product
was stolen from WDT or that the asserted defect a) is not present, b) cannot reasonably be
rectified because of damage occurring before WDT receives the Product, or c) is attributable
to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels), acci-
dent or mishandling while in your possession. Subject to the limitations specified above, your
sole and exclusive warranty shall be, during the period of warranty specified above and at
WDT’s option, the repair or replacement of the Product. The foregoing warranty of WDT
shall extend to repaired or replaced Products for the balance of the applicable period of the
original warranty or ninety (90) days from the date of shipment of a repaired or replaced
Product, whichever is longer.
The foregoing limited warranty is WDT’s sole warranty and is applicable only to products
sold as new. The remedies provided herein are in lieu of a) any and all other remedies and
warranties, whether expressed, implied or statutory, including but not limited to, any
implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, and b) any and all
obligations and liabilities of WDT for damages including, but not limited to accidental,
consequential, or special damages, or any financial loss, lost profits or expenses, or lost data
arising out of or in connection with the purchase, use or performance of the Product, even
if WDT has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
In the United States, some states do not allow exclusion or limitations of incidental or conse-
quential damages, so the limitations above may not apply to you. This warranty gives you spe-
cific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

APPENDIX D: TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES - 15
Appendix D: Technical Support Services
Your new Western Digital FireWire external hard drive includes 90 days of free technical
support from the date of purchase. To be eligible for the free technical support, you must
register your product with Western Digital. Should you require additional technical support
after the 90-day time period, Western Digital offers extended support services for your
FireWire hard drive at a rate of $15.00 per incident after the free period.
Take advantage of various Western Digital offerings by registering your FireWire external
hard drive today at www.westerndigital.com. and clicking on the Registration link.
Online Service
[e-mail]
www.westerndigital.com/service
Telephone Assistance
800.ASK.4WDC (800.275.4932), +31.20.446.7651 (Europe)
If you need additional information or help during installation or normal use of this product,
contact Western Digital Technical Support. When calling for support, please have your
Western Digital FireWire external hard drive serial number and system hardware and software
versions available (certain services may not be available without the drive model and serial
number).
Technical Support Phone Matrix
Western Digital
20511 Lake Forest Drive
Lake Forest, California 92630
2079-001008-003 12/01
USA/Canada/Outside USA
(Central Time)
Europe
(Central European Time)
Telephone Numbers 800.ASK.4WDC +31.20.446.7651
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am - 11:45 am
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm