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Introducing the FireWire ExpressCard

The FireWire ExpressCard easily adds FireWire connectivity

to ExpressCard equipped computers.

Features and Benefits

• Provides two FireWire (6-pin) ports & supports up

to 63 devices

• Works with DV camcorders, FireWire hard disks,

digital cameras, scanners, CD-RW/DVD drives,

video game sytems, & other audio/video devices

• Compliant with 1394a-2000, 1394-1995 standards

• ExpressCard/34 form factor works with either

34mm or 54mm ExpressCard slot

• Supports serial bus data transfer rates of 100, 200,

400 Mbps

• Hot-swapping allows you to connect/detach devices

without first turning your system off

System Requirements

• ExpressCard-enabled PC or Mac

notebook with

an available ExpressCard slot

• Windows

2000 / XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 &

2008 (32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-/64-bit)

• Mac OS X v10.4 or later

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FireWire ExpressCard

Quick Installation Guide

Summary of content (8 pages)

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FireWire ExpressCard Quick Installation Guide Introducing the FireWire ExpressCard The FireWire ExpressCard easily adds FireWire connectivity to ExpressCard equipped computers.
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Package Contents • • FireWire ExpressCard This quick installation guide Layout Power adapter jack FireWire ports (6-pin) Figure 1: FireWire ExpressCard Note: 1394 devices that have their own power supply do not require the optional power adapter to be connected in order to work. However, non-powered 1394 devices may need this power adapter to work. The power adapter can be purchased at SIIG's online store.
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Hardware Installation General instructions for installing the card are provided below. Since the design of systems may vary, refer to your system reference manual for further information, if needed. Insert the FireWire ExpressCard into the ExpressCard slot of your system. Make sure it is inserted all the way in for a solid connection. Driver Installation This section provides information on how to install the FireWire ExpressCard drivers.
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Mac OS X Mac OS will automatically detect and install the correct driver for the FireWire ExpressCard. No additional driver installation is needed. To Verify Mac OS Installation 1. 2. Open System Profiler. Under Hardware, click PCI Cards, an IEEE 1394 Open HCI ExpressCard should be displayed.
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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. You can also submit questions online and a technical support analysts will promptly respond. SIIG offers a 5-year manufacturer warranty with this product. Please see our web site for more warranty details.
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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. SIIG is the premier one-stop source of upgrades. SIIG products offer comprehensive user manuals, many user-friendly features, and are backed by an extensive manufacturer warranty.