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Introducing the FireWire 800 + Hi-Speed
USB Combo
The FireWire 800+Hi-Speed USB Combo features the latest
technology in FireWire 800 and USB 2.0.
Features and Benefits
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Combo card design adds five USB 2.0 (480 Mbps),
one 1394a (400Mbps) and two 1394b (800 Mbps)
ports into your system.
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Built-in 4-pin power connector provides extra power
when connected to the system's power supply
(Recommended)
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Supports hot-swapping and Plug-n-Play connection
of peripheral devices
FireWire 800 (1394b) interface
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Provides 3 FireWire ports for multiple 1394b and
1394a device connections
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Adds two FireWire 800 (1394b) ports (1 int. + 1 ext.)
and one external 1394a (400Mbps) port
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Supports IEEE 1394b and backwards compatible
with 1394a-2000 and 1394-1995 standards
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Supports data transfer rates of 100, 200, 400, and
800Mbps
04-0447B
FireWire 800 + Hi-Speed
USB Combo
Quick Installation Guide
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Page 1: Quick Installation Guide
FireWire 800 + Hi-Speed USB Combo Quick Installation Guide Introducing the FireWire 800 + Hi-Speed USB Combo The FireWire 800+Hi-Speed USB Combo features the latest technology in FireWire 800 and USB 2.0. Features and Benefits • Combo card design adds five USB 2.0 (480 Mbps), one 1394a (400Mbps) and two 1394b (800 Mbps) ports into your system. - Page 2 USB 2.0 interface • Adds two external and three internal USB 2.0 ports (two internal via USB Pin-out Header, see page 4) • Compliant with USB specification rev. 2.0 • Supports high-speed (480 Mbps), full-speed (12 Mbps), and low-speed (1.5 Mbps) data transfer modes for simultaneous operation of multiple USB 2.0/1.1 devices Note: USB 1.1 devices are limited to USB 1.1 speeds...
- Page 3 Package Contents • FireWire 800+Hi-Speed USB Combo adapter • "Y" split power cable • Driver CD • Quick Installation Guide Board Layout 1394b (9-pin) 1394a (6-pin) USB Pin-out Header 1394b (9-pin) USB 2.0 Power Connector USB 2.0 (recommended) Figure 1. Board Layout Note: The Power Connector (same as the one used with your floppy disk drive) is designed to provide additional power to the board when needed.
- Page 4 USB Pin-out Header The internal USB Pin-out Header consists of 9 pins arranged in 2 rows; the header provides 2 USB ports. Match up +5VDC (Pin 1) on the 4-Pin USB Connector to Pin 1 on the pin-out header. Connecting the USB cable improperly may damage the system.
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Page 5: Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation General instructions for installing the card are provided below. Since the design of computer cases and motherboards vary, refer to your computer’s reference manual for further information, if needed. Static Electricity Discharge may permanently damage your system. Discharge any static electricity build up in your body by touching your computer case for a few seconds. -
Page 6: Windows Driver Installation
Windows Driver Installation The instructions below are divided into two sections, USB 2.0 and FireWire 800. To ensure proper installation of this board, please follow the instructions step-by-step. USB 2.0 Driver Installation For Windows 2000 (with SP4 or later)/XP (with SP1 or later)/2003/Vista Windows will automatically detect and install it's built-in USB 2.0 driver. - Page 7 FireWire 800 Driver Installation Windows will automatically install it's built-in FireWire 400 driver for the FireWire 800 + Hi-Speed USB Combo. To get the full speed from the controller, install the FireWire 800 driver using the directions below. Windows 2000 Windows 2000 automatically installs it's built-in FireWire 400 driver for the FireWire 800 + Hi-Speed USB Combo.
- Page 8 At the License Agreement screen, click Yes. At the Destination Location screen, click Next. Select Complete, then click Next. At the Program Folder screen, click Next. At the Software Installation screen, click Continue Anyway, then click Finish. Select the restart computer option, then click Finish. 64-bit Windows XP Windows XP automatically installs it's built-in 1394a driver for the FireWire 800 + Hi-Speed USB Combo.
- Page 9 32-bit Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2003 automatically installs it's built-in FireWire 400 driver for the FireWire 800 + Hi-Speed USB Combo. To get the full speed out of this controller, install the FireWire 800 driver using the directions below. Insert the driver CD.
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Page 10: Windows Vista
At the Program Folder screen, click Next. At the Security Alert box, click Yes two times. At the Software Installation screen, click Continue Anyway, then click Finish. Select the restart computer option, then click Finish. Windows Vista™ Windows Vista operating system automatically installs it's built-in FireWire 400 driver for the FireWire 800 + Hi- Speed USB Combo. - Page 11 To Verify Windows Installation Check Device Manger to verify installation: For 2000/XP/Server 2003: Right click My Computer, click Manage, then click Device Manager. For Windows Vista: Right click Computer, click Manage, click Continue, click Device Manager. The drivers for this controller show up differently under different versions of Windows.
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Page 12: Mac Os Driver Installation
b) Under 1394 Bus host controllers: - Unibrain driver/OHCI Compatible Board or IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) adapter c) Under Other Devices: - Universal Serial Bus (USB) Controller will display with a yellow exclamation mark. Windows XP (with SP1 or later)/Server 2003/Vista: a) Under Universal Serial Bus Controllers: - NEC PCI to USB Open Host Controller - NEC PCI to USB Open Host Controller... - Page 13 Mac OS X (version 10.2.8 ) or later Mac OS X (version 10.2.8) or later have built-in USB 2.0 driver support for this controller. Just install the board and Mac OS will automatically detect and install the correct drivers for it. No additional driver is necessary. FireWire Driver Installation To ensure proper operation of the FireWire 800+Hi-Speed USB Combo in your Mac, some Mac OS requires the most...
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Page 14: Connecting Devices
To Verify Mac OS Installation Since we didn't load any additional driver under these Mac OSes, plug in a USB device to verify installation. Connecting Devices General driver installation steps are provided below. Please review your device's user manual for more details. USB Devices Windows and Mac OS will automatically detect and install most USB devices when connected. - Page 15 For Server 2003 At the Found New Hardware Wizard, For 2003 w/SP1 or later Select No, not this time, then click Next. For 2003 no service pack installed Go directly to step #2. Select Install the Software Automatically, then click Next.
- Page 16 ubSwitch Utility (for Windows only) In order to use a DV camcorder with this controller, Microsoft's FireWire 400 driver must be installed in the system. We have supplied an easy to use utility that allows switching between Microsoft's driver and the FireWire 800 driver.
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Page 19: Technical Support And Warranty
Step 1: Submit your RMA request. Go to www.siig.com, click Support, then RMA to submit a request to SIIG RMA. If the product is determined to be defective, an RMA number will be issued. SIIG RMA department can also be reached at (510) 413-5333. - Page 20 6078 Stewart Avenue Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA FireWire 800 + Hi-Speed USB Combo is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and the SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.