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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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.
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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.