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Introducing the DP FireWire 800 3-Port PCIe

The DP 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 (9-pin) ports and 1 FireWire

400 (6-pin) port for multiple 1394b/1394a device

connections

• Supports data transfer rates up to 800Mb/s

• Built-in 4-pin power connector provides extra power

when connected to the system's power supply

(recommended)

• Supports hot-swapping and Plug-n-Play connection

of peripheral devices

• Works with various types of FireWire 800 and

FireWire 400 devices including portable hard disks,

DV camcorders, digital cameras, CD-RW/DVD-

ROM drives and other audio/video devices

System Requirements

• PCI Express equipped system with an available PCI

Express slot

• Windows

8 (32-/64-bit) / 7 (32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-

/64-bit) / XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 & 2008 (32-/

64-bit) / Server 2008 R2 / 2000

• Mac OS

X v10.4 or later

DP FireWire 800 3-Port PCIe

Quick Installation Guide

Summary of content (12 pages)

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DP FireWire 800 3-Port PCIe Quick Installation Guide Introducing the DP FireWire 800 3-Port PCIe The DP FireWire 800 3-Port PCIe is designed to add FireWire 800 (1394b) and 1394a (6-pin) interfaces to your computer.
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Package Contents • • • • DP FireWire 800 3-Port PCIe board "Y" split power cable and spare low profile bracket Driver CD Quick installation guide Board Layout Power Connector (optional) FireWire 400 Port FireWire 800 Ports Figure 1: Board Layout Note: The power connector (same as the one used with your floppy disk drive) is designed to provide additional power to the board when needed. This connection is optional.
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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. Avoid any contact with internal parts and handle cards only by their external edges. 1. 2.
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Driver Installation Windows OS automatically installs it's built-in FireWire 400 driver for the DP FireWire 800 3-Port PCIe. To get the full speed out of this controller, install the FireWire 800 driver using the directions below. This section provides information on how to install the FireWire 800 drivers. Windows 8 (32-/64-bit) 1. 2. Insert the driver CD. Click Windows key and R. For 32-bit: Ttype D:\setup32.exe, press Enter. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter) For 64-bit: Type D:\setup64.
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Windows Vista (32-/64-bit) 1. 2. Insert the driver CD. Click Start. For 32-bit: In the Start Search box, type D:\setup32.exe, press Enter. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter) For 64-bit: In the Start Search box, type D:\setup64.exe, press Enter. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter) Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation. Windows XP (32-/64-bit) 1. 2. Insert the driver CD. Click Start, Run. For 32-bit: Type D:\setup32.exe, click OK.
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Windows Server 2008 (32-/64-bit) 1. 2. Insert the driver CD. Click Start. For 32-bit: In the Start Search box, type D:\setup32.exe, press Enter. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter) For 64-bit: In the Start Search box, type D:\setup64.exe, press Enter. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter) Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation Windows 2000 1. 2. Insert the driver CD. Click Start, Run. Type D:\setup32.exe, click OK.
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Mac OS X v10.4 or later Mac OS will automatically detect and install the correct driver for the DP FireWire 800 3-Port PCIe. No additional driver is necessary. To Verify Mac OS Installation Check System Profiler to verify installation. 1. 2. 3. Click Go, then Utilities. Double click System Profiler. Click FireWire and another FireWire Bus should be displayed. Connecting Devices General driver installation steps are provided below. Please review your device's user manual for more details.
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Windows Server 2003 1. 2. 3. At the Found New Hardware Wizard. For Server 2003 w/SP1 or later: Select No, not this time, then click Next. For Server 2003: Go directly to step #2. Select Install the Software Automatically, click Next. At the Security Alert box click Yes, or the Hardware Installation box click Continue Anyway, then click Finish to complete the installation. Windows 2000 1. 2. 3. 4. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, click Next. Select Search for a suitable driver..., then click Next.
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ubSwitch Utility (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. Before using this utility, unplug all devices from the FireWire 800 card. The steps, taken from Windows XP, may be different for other Windows operating systems. 1. 2. 3. Click Start, Programs, Unibrain ubcore, Tools then ubSwitch.
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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 analyst will promptly respond. SIIG offers a 3-year manufacturer warranty with this product.
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About SIIG, Inc. Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of IT connectivity solutions (including Serial ATA and Ultra ATA Controllers, FireWire, USB, and legacy I/O adapters) that bridge the connection between Desktop/ Notebook systems and external peripherals. SIIG continues to grow by adding A/V and Digital Signage connectivity solutions to our extensive portfolio.