Page 1
FireWire 800 M-64 Quick Installation Guide Introducing the FireWire 800 M-64 The FireWire 800 M-64 is designed to support both PC and Mac computers. It provides 3 hot-pluggable Firewire 800 (1394b) ports with data transfer rates up to 800 Mbps.
Package Contents FireWire 800 M-64 board • 1394b 9-pin to 9-pin cable and 9-pin to 6-pin adapter • Driver CD • Quick Installation Guide • Board Layout 4-Pin Power Connector Firewire 800 Ports Figure 1. Board Layout Note: When installed in a 32-bit PCI slot, a portion of the edge connector will not be connected to the PCI slot.
FireWire 800 M-64 drivers. Windows 2000 Windows 2000 automatically installs it's built-in FireWire 400 driver for the FireWire 800 M-64. To get the full speed out of this controller, install the Firewire 800 driver using the directions below. Insert the driver CD. Click Start, then click Run.
Page 4
Select the restart Windows option, then click Finish. Windows XP Windows XP automatically installs it's built-in FireWire 400 driver for the FireWire 800 M-64. To get the full speed out of this controller, install the Firewire 800 driver using the directions below.
Page 5
Windows Vista ™ Windows Vista operating system automatically installs it's built-in FireWire 400 driver for the FireWire 800 M-64. To get the full speed out of this controller, install the FireWire 800 driver using the directions below. Insert the driver CD. Click Start.
Compatible Board should be displayed. Mac OS Driver Installation To ensure proper operation of the FireWire 800 M-64 in your Mac, please visit Apple's website to obtain the latest Firewire updates. The Apple download URL is: http:// www.info.apple.com/support downloads.html. When...
Page 7
FireWire 400 driver support with the operating system. No driver installation is needed. The FireWire 800 M-64 will work up to 400 Mbps. Mac OS 9.0.x users should download the Firewire software version 2.5 or later. The FireWire 800 M-64 will work up to 400 Mbps.
Connecting Devices General installation steps are provided below. Please review your device's user manual for more details. Windows 2000 At the Found New Hardware Wizard, click Next. Select Search for a suitable driver..., then click Next. Uncheck all check boxes, then click Next. Click Next, then click Finish.
Page 9
Windows Vista Windows Vista will automatically detect and install the drivers for most FireWire devices when connected. However, for devices that do not install automatically, follow the steps below to complete the installation. Click Locate and install driver software. Click Continue to complete the installation. Mac OS Mac OS will automatically detect and install most FireWire devices when connected.
Page 10
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.
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. Step 2: After obtaining an RMA number, ship the product.
Page 12
6078 Stewart Avenue Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA FireWire 800 M-64 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. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the FireWire 800 M-64 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers