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Important note about the internal IEEE 1394 connection
Please note that the internal IEEE 1394 (FireWire) port
(Port3) is connected in parallel to the upper external
port (Port2). Therefore, you should never use the two
simultaneously.
Safety notes:
• Be aware that static electricity can damage both
the card and your computer.
• Ground yourself by touching a metal object.
• During operation, keep the device away from heaters
and radiators as well as extremely dusty or
damp areas.
Hardware installation:
You must open your computer to install the card. Make
sure that you have unplugged your computer from the po-
wer outlet. If you are not familiar with the internal setup
of your computer, please consult your computer manual
or ask a qualifi ed technician.
Note:
Be aware that static electricity can damage
both the PCI card and your computer. Discharge
yourself by touching a metal object. Find a free PCI
slot.
• Switch off your computer and all connected devices.
• Unplug your PC before beginning installation.
• Open the cover of your computer.
• Remove the plate for this slot. Keep the screw –
you will need it to secure the card later.
• Hold the PCI card by the edge of the board and insert
it into the free PCI slot.
• Carefully press the card into the slot until the holding
bracket is lined up with the case and and the
gold-plated contacts have disappeared into the slot.
• Secure the card using the slot plate screw you
removed earlier.
• Close your computer’s case and plug it back into
the power outlet.
• Turn your computer back on.
Software installation:
Installation on Windows Vista (all editions):
The PCI card is installed automatically after Windows
Vista has started up completely.
You can verify whether the controller has been success-
fully installed by checking under
Start (Windows Logo)
-> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Device
Manager
.
The following entry must appear without a yellow
exclamation mark:
IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers
• VIA OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller
Installation on Windows XP:
The PCI card is installed automatically after Windows XP
has started up completely. The message “New network
device installed” then appears. If you want to setup a
FireWire network connection, click the displayed icon
and follow the Network Wizard’s instructions.
You can check whether the controller has been installed
successfully by selecting
Start -> Settings -> Performance
and Maintenance -> System -> Hardware -> Device
Manager
.
The following entrie appear without a yellow
exclamation mark.
IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers
• VIA OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller
Network adapters
• 1394 Network Adapter
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