Vantec FireWire 400 User Manual

Manual is about: 3-Port FireWire 800/400 PCI Host Card

Summary of FireWire 400

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    Upgrade to firewire800 ! Firewire 3-port firewire 800/400 pci host card u s e r ’ s m a n u a l firewire included low 400 400 firewire included low.

  • Page 2: Package Contents :

    Package contents : 1 3-port firewire 800/400 pci host card 2 low profile bracket 3 driver cd 4 user’s manual trademarks ms-dos,microsoft, windows nt/2000/me/xp/vista are trademarks of microsoft corporation. Apple, macintosh and mac are trademarks of apple computer. *all other third-party brands and ...

  • Page 3: 1. Introduction

    1. Introduction ................................................................................................................02 2. Specifications / features ................................................................................03 3. System requirements / parts layout ......................

  • Page 4: 1. Introduction :

    2 introduction introduction take advantage of the high-speed firewire 800 with vantec’s 3-port firewire 800/400 pci host card. It allows you to easily add two firewire 800 (ieee 1394b) as well as one firewire 400 ( ieee 1394a ) ports to your pc or mac® offering speeds up to 800 mbps. Download, edit,...

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    3 specifications/features 2. Specifications / features : features : • two firewire 800(1394b) ports • one firewire 400(1394a) port • pci 2.2 compliant and works in 32/64-bit pci slot • support data transfer rates of 100, 200, 400, and 800 mbps • built-in 4-pin power connector for reliable power outp...

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    4 system requirements / parts layout 3. System requirements / parts layout : firewire 800(1394b) ports firewire 800(1394b) ports firewire 400(1394a) port parts layout: pc users mac users gold contact pins • mac g3 processor & greater • mac os v10.4 or higher • 128mb ram or higher • pci slot that com...

  • Page 7: 4. Installation :

    4.1. Hardware installation : pc users (1) turn off your computer and disconnect all external peripheral devices and cables, i.E. Power cord, network cable, monitor, etc. (2) remove your computer’s cover. For most standard pc’s, there are screws that will need to be unseated before you can remove the...

  • Page 8: 4. Installation :

    6 installation 4. Installation : (4) take the vantec firewire pci card out of its anti-static bag and push the card into the empty pci card slot. The card should be mounted with the circuitry facing down. This is the only way to mount the card, so if you are having problems inserting the card into t...

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    7 installation 4. Installation : (1) turn off your computer and disconnect all external peripheral devices and cables, i.E. Power cord, network cable monitor, etc. (2) remove your computer’s cover by pulling the latch on the side, and gently lower the side of the computer onto a flat, non-abrasive s...

  • Page 10: 4. Installation :

    8 installation 4. Installation : 4.2. Driver installation : windows 2000/xp/vista : an automated driver installation process will begin upon the detection of the new pci card and an embedded driver will be loaded. You may be prompted to restart your computer. Windows 98 : (1) after the installation ...

  • Page 11: 4. Installation :

    9 installation 4. Installation : (4) find the driver located in the directory within the cd-rom and press "next". ( figure 4.2-d ) (5) after the installation ,click “next” again, and then “finish” . ( figure 4.2-e ) no driver installation is required for macintosh os v10.4 and higher. Your vantec fi...

  • Page 12: 5. Warranty / Contact :

    10 warranty / contact 5. Warranty / contact : the fire wire800/400 comes with a 1 year limited warranty ( 90 day parts ) . If your unit should become defective within that time frame, please go to http://www.Vantecusa.Com for information on how to receive warranty exchange or repair. Cosmetic defect...