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Introducing the FireWire 800 ExpressCard
The FireWire 800 ExpressCard adds FireWire 800 (1394b)
interface to your ExpressCard equipped computer.
Features and Benefits
Provides 1 FireWire 800 (9-pin) and 1 FireWire 400
(6-pin) ports for multiple device connections
Supports data transfer rates up to 800Mb/s
Supports hot-swapping and Plug-n-Play connection
of peripheral devices
Works with FireWire devices including DV
camcorders, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drives, portable
hard disks, digital cameras and other audio/video
devices
System Requirements
ExpressCard-enabled notebook PC with an available
ExpressCard/54 slot
Windows
(32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 & 2008 (32-/64-bit) / 2000
Package Contents
FireWire 800 ExpressCard
Driver CD
Quick installation guide
04-0442D
FireWire 800 ExpressCard
Quick Installation Guide
7 (32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-/64-bit) / XP
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  • Page 1 The FireWire 800 ExpressCard adds FireWire 800 (1394b) interface to your ExpressCard equipped computer. Features and Benefits • Provides 1 FireWire 800 (9-pin) and 1 FireWire 400 (6-pin) ports for multiple device connections • Supports data transfer rates up to 800Mb/s •...
  • Page 2: Hardware Installation

    However, non-powered FireWire devices require this optional power adapter to work. The power adapter can be purchased at SIIG's Online Store, part # NN-ADA011. Hardware Installation General instructions for installing the card are provided below.
  • Page 3: Driver Installation

    FireWire 800 ExpressCard drivers. Windows 7 (32-/64-bit) Windows 7 automatically installs it's built-in FireWire 400 driver for the FireWire 800 ExpressCard. To get the full speed out of this controller, install the FireWire 800 driver using the directions below. Insert the driver CD, at the AutoPlay box, click Open folder to view files.
  • Page 4 Windows XP (32-/64-bit) Windows XP automatically installs it's built-in 1394a driver for the FireWire 800 ExpressCard. To get the full speed out of this controller, install the FireWire 800 driver using the directions below. Insert the driver CD. Click Start, Run.
  • Page 5 Windows 2000 Windows 2000 automatically installs it's built-in 1394a driver for the FireWire 800 ExpressCard. To get the full speed out of this controller, install the FireWire 800 driver using the directions below. Insert the driver CD. Click Start, Run. Type D:\setup32.exe, click OK.
  • Page 6: Connecting Devices

    Manage, double click Diagnostics, click Device Manager Double click 1394 Bus host controllers. Unibrain driver/OHCI Compatible Board or IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) adapter should be displayed. Connecting Devices General driver installation steps are provided below. Please review your device's user manual for more details.
  • Page 7: Removing The Expresscard

    Windows Server 2003 At the Found New Hardware Wizard. For Server 2003 w/SP1 or later: Select No, not this time, then click Next. For Server 2003: Go directly to step #2. Select Install the Software Automatically, click Next. At the Security Alert box click Yes, or the Hardware Installation box click Continue Anyway, then click Finish to complete the installation.
  • Page 8 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. Before using this utility, unplug all devices from the FireWire 800 ExpressCard. Click Start, Programs, Unibrain ubcore, Tools then ubSwitch.
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  • Page 11: 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. Your RMA request will be processed, if the product is determined to be defective, an RMA number will be issued.
  • Page 12 Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA Phone: 510-657-8688 FireWire 800 ExpressCard is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and the SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other names used in this publication are for identification only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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