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TC-E34-2FW TeraCard™
ExpressCard/34 FireWire 800 host
Installation MANUAL
Revised 2/16/2007
Thank you for purchasing WiebeTech’s TC-E34-2FW TeraCard™ FireWire 800 host. This card allows
you to add two fast IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) ports to your laptop computer with an ExpressCard/34
slot. FireWire 800 technology allows you to achieve data transfer speeds up to twice as fast as FireWire
400 or USB 2.0!
Table of Contents
Features 1
System Requirements 1
Software Installation 2
Uninstalling Software 9
Hardware Installation 10
Technical Specifications 11
Warranty Information 11
Features
•Two 800Mbps 9-pin 1394b (FireWire 800) ports
•Works with the fast ExpressCard/34 slot found on many new laptops, including MacBook Pro
•Supports hot swapping of FireWire devices
•Ideal connection for high performance external hard disk drives, RAID storage enclosures, etc.
•Supports Windows® 2000/XP/Server 2003
•Supports Mac OS 10.4.x or later
System Requirements
•An available ExpressCard slot
•At least 128 MB System RAM
•Operating System: Windows 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, Mac OS 10.4.x or later

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Software Installation
•Mac users: you do not need to install any software to use the TC-E34-2FW with MacBook Pros
running Mac OS 10.4.x or higher. Skip ahead to the hardware installation section.
•Windows users: follow the instructions below to install the necessary software drivers. Do not insert
the card into your computer’s ExpressCard slot until driver installation is complete.
1. The installation program is found on the WiebeTech CD in this location: WiebeTech Products -
Manuals & Drivers\TeraCards - ExpressCard34\TC-E34-2FW FireWire 800 host\Windows
drivers\SETUP.EXE. Double-click the icon to open it. Click the Next button to continue.
2. Click the Next button to continue.
3. Click the Next button to continue.

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4. Click the Next button to continue.
5. Select Complete and then click the Next button to continue.

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6. Click the Next button to continue.
7. Click the Finish button to continue.
8. Select “Yes, I want to…” and then click the Finish button to continue.

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9. Select “Yes, this time only” and then click the Next button to continue.
10. Select “Install from a…” and then click the Next button to continue.

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11. Select “Don’t search” and then click the Next button to continue.
12. Browse files location to C:\Program Files\Unibrain\ubCore\Drivers\Adapte and click the OK button to
continue.
13. Select “Unibrain driver / S800…” and then click the Next button to continue.

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14. Click the Finish button to continue.
15. Select “Yes, this time only” and then click the Next button to continue.

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16. Select “Install the…” and then click the Next button to continue.
17. Click the Finish button to continue.
18. Click Start ÆControl Panel, then select System ÆHardware. Check device information on Device
Manager.

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Software Un-installation
1. Select Add/Remove Programs ÆUbCorePro from the Control Panel and then click the
Change/Remove button, select “Remove” and click the Next button to continue un-installation.
2. Click the Yes button to continue.
3. Click the Finish button to continue.
4. Select “Yes, I want to…” and then click the Finish button to reboot.

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Hardware Installation
Plug the card into the ExpressCard slot on the laptop computer.
The diagram below will help you to find the key components shown on the board. A controller is briefly
described below.
ExpressCard/34 Interface
Dual IEEE 1394b
(FireWire 800) ports Jack for optional power adapter (12V/2A)

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Technical Specifications
Product name (& Code) TeraCard Express34 FireWire 800 host (TC-E34-2FW)
Data Interface & Speed 2 x 1394b (FireWire 800): up to 800Mbs
Supports PCI Express Base Specification Revision 1.0a
Chipset TI
Hot Swap support Yes
Operating System
Requirements Windows 2K, XP, Server 2003, Vista
Mac OS 10.4.x or later
Operating Temperature 50 – 85° Fahrenheit (10 – 30° Celsius)
Operating Humidity 5% to 95%, noncondensing
Power Input 12V, 2A via AC adapter (not included)
Certifications CE/FCC, ROHS
Shipping Weight 1 pound
Warranty 1-year limited warranty. See warranty statement for details and limitations.
WiebeTech offers 90 days of free phone support (1-866-744-8722). After 90 days,
email support is available at supp[email protected].
TeraCard is a trademark of WiebeTech LLC. Other marks are the property of their respective owners.
© 2007 WiebeTech LLC. All rights reserved.
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.”
Tested to comply
with FCC standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Computing Device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance to the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio and 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:
1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
2) Increase the separation between the equipment and the antenna.
3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4) Make sure the equipment is plugged into a grounded electrical outlet.
5) Use a data cable with RFI reducing ferrites on each end.
6) Use a power supply with an RFI reducing ferrite approximately 5 inches from the DC plug.
7) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help.
Important
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for the compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment. This product requires the use of shielded cables in order to comply with FCC requirements.
If you have any questions or problems, please contact [e-mail] for technical support. If
you are interested in purchasing more WiebeTech products, check our website or contact
[email protected]. We appreciate being able to serve you!