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FireWire 800 3-port PCIe Quick Installation Guide Introducing the FireWire 800 3-port PCIe The FireWire 800 3-port PCIe is designed to add FireWire 800 (1394b) and 1394a (6-pin) interfaces to your computer. Features and Benefits • Provides 2 FireWire 800 (1394b) ports and 1 1394a (6-pin) port for multiple 1394b/1394a device connections •...
System Requirements • PCI Express-enabled system with an available PCI Express slot • Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Package Contents • FireWire 800 3-port PCIe board • "Y" split power cable • Driver CD • This quick installation guide Board Layout FireWire Port (1394a) FireWire 800 Ports...
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’s case for a few seconds.
Driver Installation This section provides information on how to install the FireWire 800 3-port PCIe drivers. Please follow the directions below for your operating system. Important: If your system doesn't boot to Windows properly with our card installed, check with your system's manufacturer for the latest system firmware update.
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Windows XP/Server 2003 Windows XP and Server 2003 automatically installs it's built-in 1394a driver for the FireWire 800 3-port PCIe . To get the full speed out of this controller, install the Firewire 800 driver using the directions on the next page. Right click My Computer, click Manage, then click Device Manager.
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Verify Proper Installation in Windows Check Device Manager to verify successful installation. Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003: Computer, then click Manage. Manager. Double click 1394 Bus Controller or IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers. - An OHCI IEEE 1394b Host Controller should be displayed.
RMA number posted on the outside of the shipping carton. • You are responsible for the cost of shipping the product to SIIG at the following address: SIIG, Inc. 6078 Stewart Avenue...
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Fremont, CA 94538-3152 FireWire 800 3-port PCIe is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.