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Introducing the FireWire 800 3-Port PCI
The FireWire 800 3-Port PCI is designed to support both
PC and Mac
Firewire 800 (1394b) ports with data transfer rates up to
800Mbps.
Features and Benefits
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Provides 3 FireWire 800 (1394b) ports for multiple
1394b and 1394a device connections
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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
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Built-in 4-pin power connector provides a reliable
power source when connected to the system's power
supply (recommended)
System Requirements
PC:
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Pentium
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Windows
(32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 & 2008 (32-/64-bit) / 2000
Mac:
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Power Mac
available PCI slot
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Mac OS
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Mac OS 9.1-9.2.x, Mac OS 10.1.x-10.2.3: Up to 400
Mbps
04-0454C
FireWire 800 3-Port PCI
Quick Installation Guide
computers. It provides 3 hot-pluggable
®
or equivalent PC, an available PCI slot
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7 (32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-/64-bit) / XP
®
G3 (Blue & White) or later with an
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10.2.4 or later: Up to 800 Mbps
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Summary of Contents for SIIG FireWire 800 3-Port PCI
- Page 1 FireWire 800 3-Port PCI Quick Installation Guide Introducing the FireWire 800 3-Port PCI The FireWire 800 3-Port PCI is designed to support both PC and Mac computers. It provides 3 hot-pluggable ® Firewire 800 (1394b) ports with data transfer rates up to 800Mbps.
- Page 2 Note: Connecting the Power Connector is optional, but recommended. Make this connection only if your peripheral device is not working properly when plugged into the FireWire 800 3-Port PCI. For Mac systems without a spare 4-pin power connector, the power connector from the CD/DVD player connected to a Y-split power cable (not included) can be used for power.
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Page 3: Hardware Installation
Connect an available 4-pin power connector from the system power supply to the Power Connector on the FireWire 800 3-Port PCI (see Figure 1, on page 2). This connection is optional, but recommended for reliable power output. Secure the card and replace the cover. -
Page 4: Driver Installation
FireWire 800 3-Port PCI drivers. Windows 7 (32-/64-bit) Windows 7 automatically installs it's built-in FireWire 400 driver for the FireWire 800 3-Port PCI. To get the full speed out of this controller, install the FireWire 800 driver using the directions below. - Page 5 Windows XP (32-/64-bit) Windows XP automatically installs it's built-in 1394a driver for the FireWire 800 3-Port PCI. 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 6 Windows 2000 Windows 2000 automatically installs it's built-in 1394a driver for the FireWire 800 3-Port PCI. 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 7 Mac OS 9.1, 9.2.x, and Mac OS 10.1.x-10.2.3 have built-in FireWire 400 (1394a) driver support with the operating system. No driver installation is needed. The FireWire 800 3-Port PCI will work up to 400 Mbps. To Verify Mac OS Installation Check System Profiler to verify successful installation.
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Page 8: Connecting Devices
Connecting Devices General driver installation steps are provided below. Please review your device's user manual for more details. Windows 7 / Vista / Server 2008 Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Server 2008 will automatically detect and install most FireWire devices when connected. - Page 9 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. Mac OS Mac OS will automatically detect and install most FireWire devices when connected.
- Page 10 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 3-Port PCI. The steps, taken from Windows XP, may be different for other Windows operating systems.
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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. 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 Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA Ph: 510-657-8688 FireWire 800 3-Port PCI 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.