1394 Dual-Port CardBus
Quick Installation Guide
Introducing the 1394 Dual-Port Cardbus
The 1394 Dual-Port CardBus is designed to add FireWire
(1394a) interface to notebook computers for easy
connection to DV cam cord ers, hard d isk d rives
(self-powered),scanners,printers,and other 1394devices.
FeaturesandBenefits
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Compliant with IEEE 1394-1995, P1394a-2000 and
OHCI 1.1 standards
Supports serial bus data transfer rates of 100, 200
and 400Mbps
Hot-swapping allows you to connect/ detach
devices without first turning your system off
Supports both asynchronous and isochronous data
transfer modes
Works with a variety of 1394 devices including
digital cameras, DV camcorders (Sharp, Sony,
Panasonic,JVC,Cannon and other brands),portable
hard disks,CD-RW/ DVD-ROMs,printersand other
audio/ video devices
SystemRequirements
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Pentium II or equivalent notebook PC with one
available CardBus Type II slot
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Windows 98SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP/ 2003 Server
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Hardware Installation
General instructions for installing the card are provided
below, since the design of portable computers may vary.
Refer to your system’s reference manual for further
information, if needed.
1. Power off your portable computer and any other
connected peripheral devices.
2. Insert the PC Card into the CardBus Type II slot of
your PC with its 68-pin connector facing the slot.
Make sure it is inserted all the way in for a solid
connection.
3. Power on your notebook PC.
Software Installation
This section will guide you through the installation of
your 1394 Dual-Port CardBus.
Windows98SEDriverInstallation
1. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, click Next.
2. Choose Search for the best driver for your device,
and click Next.
3. Uncheck all the boxes, click Next, Next, Next.
Note: If you are prompted to insert your Windows
Installation CD-ROM, insert it and click OK.
4. Click Finish, then restart Windows to complete the
driver installation.
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WindowsMEDriverInstallation
1. At the Ad d N ew H ard w are Wizard , choose
Au tom atic search for
a
b etter d river
(Recommended), then click Next.
2. Click Finish then restart Windows to complete the
installation.
Windows2000/XP/Server2003DriverInstallation
Windows 2000/ XP/ Server 2003willautomatically detect
and install the correct driver for your 1394 Dual-Port
CardBus. Restart Windows if prompted.
ToVerifySuccessfulDriverInstallation:
1. Check Device Manager to verify successful driver
installation.
Windows 98SE/ME: From the main desktop, double
click My Computer, Control Panel, System, then
click Device Manager.
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003: From the main
desktop,double click My Computer,Control Panel,
System, click Hardware, then Device Manager.
2. Double click 1394 Bus Controller or IEEE 1394 Bus
host controllers option.
- An IEEE1394Host Controller should bedisplayed.
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Device Connection
Many 1394 devices have built-in driver support with
Windows 98SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP/ Server 2003. Please refer
to the device’s user manual for detailed installation
information.
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you with answers or solutions.
The 5-year manufacturer warranty supplied with this product
is offered by SIIG, Inc. If you should happen to encounter
any problems with this product, please follow the procedures
below.
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If it is within the store's return policy period, please
return the product to the store where you purchased
from.
2.
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period, please contact SIIG. See SIIG's Limited 5-year
Warranty card for more information.
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PRODUCT NAME
1394 Dual-Port CardBus
FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS
B OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCCCOMPLIANCESTATEMENT:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR
PRODUCT COMPLIANCE
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538-3152
1394 Dual-Port CardBus is a trademark of SIIG, Inc.
SIIG and SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are
registered trademarksofMicrosoftCorporation. Pentium isaregistered trademarkofIntelCorporation.
Other names used in this publication are for identification only and may be trademarks of their
respectivecompanies.
June, 2004
Copyright ©2004 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.
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