Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 700 SIIG
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1 04-0442C FireWire 800 ExpressCard Quick Installation Guide Introducing the FireWire 800 ExpressCard The FireWire 800 ExpressCard adds FireWire 800 (1394b) interface to your ExpressCard equipped computer.
2 Layout Figure 1. Layout *Note : FireWire devices that have their own power supply do not require the optional power adapter to be connected in order to work. 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.
3 Driver Installation This section provides information on how to install the FireWire 800 ExpressCard drivers. 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.
4 3. At the License Agreement screen, click Yes . 4. At the Destination Location screen, click Next . 5. Select Complete , then click Next . 6. At the Program Folder screen, click Next . 7. At the Software Installation screen, click Continue Anyway , then click Finish .
5 Windows Server 2003 (32-bit) Windows Server 2003 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.
6 7. At the Security Alert box, click Yes two times. 8. At the Software Installation screen, click Continue Anyway , then click Finish . 9. Select the restart Windows option, then click Finish . Windows Vista™ (32-bit) Windows Vista operating system automatically installs it's built-in FireWire 400 driver for the FireWire 800 ExpressCard .
7 2. Click Allow . 3. At the Welcome screen, click Next . 4. At the License Agreement screen, click Yes . 5. At the Destination Location screen, click Next . 6. Select Complete , then click Next . 7. At the Program Folder screen, click Next . 8. At the Windows Security box, click Install three times, then click Finish .
8 Connecting Devices General driver installation steps are provided below. Please review your device's user manual for more details. Windows 2000 1. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, click Next . 2. Select Search for a suitable driver ..., then click Next .
9 Windows Vista Windows Vista will automatically detect and install most FireWire devices when connected. For devices that do not install automatically, follow the steps below. Refer to the device's users manual for more information. 1. Click Locate and install driver software .
10 ubSwitch Utility 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.
11 Technical Support and Warranty QUESTIONS? SIIG ’ s Online Support has answers! Simply visit our web site at www.siig.com and click Support . Our online support database is updated daily with new drivers and solutions. Answers to your questions could be just a few clicks away.
About SIIG, Inc. Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading computer upgrade manufacturer of I/O connectivity products, including PCI & ISA serial and parallel ports, USB, Serial ATA & UltraATA controllers, FireWire (1394a/b), networking, sound cards, and other accessories.
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