Western Digital FireWire PCI Adapter User manual

Western Digital
FireWire Hard Drive
2079-001009-000 02/00
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Western Digital
FireWire
®
Hard Drive
Installation Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS - i
Table of Contents
1 Getting Started
WhatisFireWire?............................................1
KitContents................................................2
SystemRequirements.........................................2
AdditionalMinimumSystemRequirementsforDVEditing ...........2
HandlingPrecautions.........................................3
RecordYourFireWireHardDriveInformation.....................3
GatherTheseItems...........................................3
4 Installation and Setup
HardDriveInstallation........................................4
HardDriveSetup............................................5
Windows ®Setup...........................................5
Macintosh®Setup .........................................7
UnpluggingYourWDFireWireHardDrive ......................10
WindowsUsers...........................................10
MacintoshUsers..........................................11
12 Multiple Device Connection
FireWireConnectionInstructions&Limitations...................12
FireWireConnectionGuidelines ...............................12
13 Appendix A: Specifications
14 Appendix B: Regulatory Compliance
15 Appendix C: Warranty Information
16 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.
!IMPORTANT
A FireWire connection on
your computer and
Windows 98 SE/Mac OS
8.6 or higher is required to
use your FireWire hard
drive. If your computer is
not FireWire-enabled, you
maybeabletoadda
FireWire adapter. Look for
WD’s FireWire PCI Adapter
at your favorite retailer or
WD’s online store at:
www.westerndigital.com.
Tip: If you need to connect your
high-speed digital
equipment directly to your
laptop computer, look for
our FireWire CardBus PC
Card at your favorite
retailer or WD’s online
store at:
www.westerndigital.com.
1

GETTING STARTED - 2
Kit Contents
Western Digital FireWire 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 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.
Additional Minimum System Requirements for DV Editing
PC Users
1. 80 MB hard drive space for program files
2. 24-bit color display adapter
AC power supply
6 foot (1.8m) 6-pin to 6-pin
FireWire cable
Western Digital
FireWire Hard Drive
FireWire Hard Drive Setup CD-ROMs (2)
for Windows and Macintosh
!IMPORTANT
A FireWire connection on
your computer and
Windows 98 SE/Mac OS
8.6 or higher is required to
use your FireWire hard
drive. If your computer is
not FireWire-enabled, you
maybeabletoadda
FireWire adapter. Look for
WD’s FireWire PCI Adapter
at your favorite retailer or
WD’s online store at:
www.westerndigital.com.

GETTING STARTED - 3
Mac Users
1. 30 MB hard drive space for program files
2. 24-bit color display adapter
Handling Precautions
Western Digital FireWire 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 Western Digital FireWire Hard Drive:
!Do not unpack your Western Digital FireWire Hard Drive until
you are ready to install it.
!Save all the packing materials in case you need to return your
Western Digital FireWire Hard Drive. Your warranty will be void
if your returned FireWire hard drive is shipped in anything other
than the original packaging or Western Digital supplied or
approved materials.
!Donotdroporjoltthedrive.
!Do not attempt to open the drive and service it yourself.
Removing the cover may expose you to harmful electrical voltages
andwillvoidthewarranty.
!The Western Digital FireWire Hard Drive is not intended as a
portable device.
Record Your FireWire Hard Drive Information
In the table that follows, enter the serial number and model number
listed on your new Western Digital FireWire 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 Hard Drive
!6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable
!AC power supply and power cord
!Western Digital FireWire Hard Drive CD-ROM (Windows or
Macintosh CD, as appropriate)
!Windows 98 SE CD-ROM
Serial Number:
Model Number:
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
andwillvoidthewarranty.
CAUTION
Do not remove any labels
from the drive; this action
voids the warranty.

INSTALLATION AND SETUP - 4
Installation and Setup
Hard Drive Installation
You must connect your new FireWire hard drive to your computer
before performing any setup procedures. For best results, be sure to
follow this sequence when connecting your FireWire hard drive:
1. Windows 98 SE only: Insert your Windows 98 SE CD-ROM.
2. Connect the AC power supply (with power cord connected) into
the power socket on the FireWire hard drive, then plug the power
cord into an electrical outlet.
3. Turn on your FireWire hard drive by moving the power switch
upwards to the "On" position.
4. Plug one end of the FireWire cable (included) into any FireWire
port on your computer.
5. Plug the other end of the FireWire cable into either of the Western
Digital FireWire Hard Drive ports (port A or port B).
Windows 98 SE only: 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.
Click Yes in each dialog box 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 hard
drive.
Western Digital FireWire Hard Drive Installation
!IMPORTANT
Always follow this
sequence or it may take
longer for your system to
recognize the drive.
FireWire Port A
FireWire Port B
Power Switch Power Supply Socket
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INSTALLATION AND SETUP - 5
Hard Drive Setup
Windows®Setup
1. Insert the Western Digital FireWire Hard Drive CD for Windows
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).ClickI Accept.
4. The Setup FireWire Device dialog appears next, showing the
drive(s) detected in your system. Check the serial number of your
newFireWireharddriveandmakesureitmatchestheserial
number displayed in this dialog.
Once you’re sure that the program has selected your new FireWire
hard drive, click Setup. This process may take several minutes.
5. After installation is complete, you will be prompted to register
your Western Digital FireWire hard drive. Click Register Now.
You must register your FireWire 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.
!IMPORTANT
You must register your
Western Digital FireWire
Hard Drive to receive 90
days of free technical
support.

INSTALLATION AND SETUP - 6
6. Windows 2000: Your version of Windows already has the required
FireWire driver support. When the Congratulations dialog box
appears, click Finish. When you have finished installing all
software, click Exit in the Main Menu, then click Close.
Windows 98 SE: After registering your drive, the Driver Update
dialog prompts you to update your Microsoft FireWire storage
drivers. Click Finish.
It is highly recommended that you install your FireWire storage
drivers to optimize the performance of your FireWire hard drive
and provide hot plug capability (see “Unplugging Your WD
FireWire Hard Drive” on page 10).
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
Ifyouhaveanon-US
version of Windows, you
will be directed to
Microsoft’s Web page to
download the correct
FireWire driver.

INSTALLATION AND SETUP - 7
Bonus Software Installation for PC
1. Insert the Western Digital FireWire Hard Drive installation CD
for Windows into your CD-ROM drive. The program will start
automatically.
2. Click on the Bonus Software button on the main menu.
3. Follow the onscreen directions to complete software installation.
Macintosh®Setup
1. Insert the Western Digital FireWire Hard Drive CD-ROM for
Macintosh. The following screen appears:
2. Double-click on the Download Apple FireWire icon to access the
Apple FireWire download page. Read all the information on this
page before downloading the current version of FireWire.
3. Double-click on the FireWire Disk Copy compressed image that
was downloaded to your desktop.
4. The FireWire installer icon loads to the desktop. Double-click on
the FireWire desktop icon, then double-click on Installer.
5. The WD FireWire Installer dialog displays. Click Install.
6. You may be prompted to make sure no other applications are
running. Click Continue to automatically quit all other
applications and complete installation.
7. Click Restart.
8. Double-click on the WDFireWireSoftwareInstallericon. The
license agreement screen displays. To accept the agreement and
continue, click IAgree.
✍NOTE
Ifyouhaveanon-US
version of Macintosh,
follow the link on the
Apple FireWire software
download Web page to
download localized
versions of the FireWire
driver.