Installing the FireWire 1394 Card
In this section we will explain how to install your LINDY FireWire 1394 Card into your PC.
1. Power off the computer, and then disconnect the power
cord.
2. Remove each screw found on the back of the computer
and remove the shell from the computer
3. With the power cable disconnected from your computer,
touch the metal part of the case to ground yourself.
This will discharge any static electricity which can
damage your computer.
4. Locate an available PCI expansion slot. This will be in
the area of your computer where other cards that look
similar to this FireWire 1394 Card are installed.
5. Visually confirm that the FireWire 1394 Card will fit into the available slot which you have chosen.
6. If necessary, remove the knockout on the back of the PC which corresponds to the PCI slot you
have confirmed as your selection. If there is a screw, place it in a safe spot as you will be using it to
attach the FireWire 1394 Card.
7. Push the FireWire 1394 Card firmly into the PCI slot. Apply pressure as needed until the edge
connector is completely sealed.
8. Once the FireWire 1394 Card is fully seated, the gold edge connectors are completely in the slot.
9. Mount the 1394 Card in place with a screw. Make sure the screw is firmly tightened so the 1394
Card does not slide out of its seated position.
10. Replace the computers shell and screw it in place.
11. Now that your FireWire 1394 Card is installed and the shell is in place, you can safely connect the
power cable.
Software driver installation
The LINDY FireWire 1394 Card supports the Windows 98SE, ME and Windows 2000 operating
systems. When you initially connect your FireWire 1394 Card, Windows will automatically detect you
have a new device the first time you power on your PC. To install the required driver follow the steps
below:
Windows
98SE/ME/2000 driver installation:
1. When the Add New Hardware Wizard appears, click Next
2. Select the option Search for the best driver for your devices (Recommend) and click Next
3. Select the option CD-ROM drive then click Next
4. Click Next and then Finish respectively
5. Remove the disk, then select Yes to restart the computer for the setup to take effect
To verify a successful installation in Windows
98SE/ME/2000:
1. From the main desktop, click on My Computer, then double-click on Control Panel >> System >>
Hardware and finally Device Manager.
2. You will see the screen below, the FireWire 1394 Card will appear under the IEEE 1394 Bus Host
Controllers section. You can then double click on the device to show the device is working properly.
Windows
XP/Vista Driver Installation:
1. When the Add New Hardware Wizard appears, click Next
2. Select the option Search for the best driver for your devices (Recommend) and click Next
3. Select the option Specify the location and select C: then click Next
4. Click Next and then Finish respectively.
5. Select Yes to restart the computer for the setup to take effect.
To verify a successful installation in Windows
XP/Vista:
1. From the main desktop, click on My Computer, then double-click on Control Panel >> System
>> Hardware and finally Device Manager.
2. You will see the screen below, the FireWire 1394 Card will appear under the IEEE 1394 Bus Host
Controllers section. You can then double click on the device to show the device is working properly.
Trouble Shooting
If after installing the driver you find that the PCI 1394 card is not functional, try these suggestions first.
Are ports active on the card conflicting with equivalent ports in the computer?
Is the card inserted snugly into the slot on the main board?
