Windows 2000/XP
Windows 2000/XP includes native support for FireWire and will install the drivers
automatically. Ensure that you have the most current Microsoft Service Pack installed.
When Windows installs these drivers, you may receive a warning that the files have not
been digitally signed. If this occurs, always choose
Yes
(Windows 2000) or
Continue
Anyway
(Windows XP) option to complete the installation process. Windows will require
drivers for the Serial ATA controller contained on the card. Complete the following steps
to install the drivers:
1. Windows will launch the
Add New Hardware Wizard
. Click
Next
.
2. Choose the
Search for a suitable driver...
option and click
Next
.
3. Check only the
Floppy disk drives
option. Ensure the installation disk is inserted in
the floppy drive. Click
Next
..
4. Windows will display a message stating that “Windows has found a driver for this
device”. Click
Next
. Choose
Yes
or
Continue Anyway
if you are warned that the
driver file has not been digitally signed.
5. WIndows will display a message that states “Windows has finished installing software
for this device”. Click
Finish
.
6. Windows will continue to detect and install any remaining new devices. If the Add
New Hardware Wizard is launched again, repeat steps 1 through 5 from above.
Verifying Your Installation
Windows 98SE/ME
1. Go to
Start
>
Settings
>
Control Panel
.
2. Double click
System
.
3. Click the
Hardware
tab.
4. If the card does not appear with a red
x
or yellow exclamation point (
!
) next to it,
Windows has not detected a problem with the installation and the card should
function normally.
Windows 2000/XP
1. Go to
Start
>
Settings
>
Control Panel
.
2. Double click
System
.
3. Click the
Hardware
tab and choose
Device Manager
.
4. If the card does not appear with a red
x
or yellow exclamation point (
!
) next to it,
Windows has not detected a problem with the installation and the card should
function normally.
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