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Allegro FW400 Installation Preparation
Sonnet strongly recommends that you read the section in your
computer’s user manual that addresses PCI card installation, prior
to installing the Allegro FW400 into your system.
Allegro FW400 Card Installation Steps
1.
Shut down your computer.
2.
Open your computer to access the expansion card area
(PCI slots); refer to your computer’s user manual for specifi c
information.
3.
Locate an available PCI slot inside your computer and
remove its port access cover, if present, from the rear of the
computer.
4.
Remove the Allegro FW400 card from its packaging.
5.
Install the Allegro FW400 into the PCI slot;
make sure
the card is firmly seated and secured
.
6.
Close your computer and carefully replace its cover.
FireWire Driver Installation Steps—Mac OS
Computers
The following section covers the installation of FireWire driver
software in Mac OS computers; refer to the heading that describes
your setup in this column or after. If you have a Windows PC, go
to page 3 for Windows driver installation information.
Mac OS 9.2.x and OS X
If your system is already running Mac OS 9.2.x and/or Mac OS X,
the Apple drivers that enable the FireWire ports on the Allegro
FW400 have already been installed, and your installation is
complete. When you upgrade to Mac OS 9.2.x or Mac OS X, the
appropriate drivers will be installed automatically.
Installation Steps
Support Note:
Technical knowledge may be required
to gain access to the expansion card slots in certain com-
puter models. We recommend you first consult your computer’s
user manual. If you feel you are unable to install the computer
hardware, contact a qualified technician.
Mac OS 9.1.x (Existing Installation)
Complete these steps only if you installed Mac OS 9.1 before
installing the Allegro FW400. Please note, if your system has
built-in FireWire ports, you may skip these steps; your installa-
tion is complete.
1.
Insert the Mac OS 9.1 CD into your computer’s CD-ROM
drive. In the fi nder menu, select Special: Restart, then imme-
diately press and hold down the C key on your keyboard
until your system restarts and the Welcome to Mac OS screen
appears.
2.
Double-click the Mac OS Install application icon. In the
Select Destination window, click the Select button. Proceed
through the next several screens until you reach the Install
Software window. Click the Customize button. In the
Custom Installation and Removal window, deselect all the
Software component check boxes (click on each check or
dash until the box is empty), except Mac OS 9.1. Click the
pop-up menu to the right of Mac OS 9.1. Change from
“Recommended Installation” to “Customized Installation.”
The Select Mac OS 9.1 Features to Install window will appear
shortly.
3.
Change “Recommended Installation” to “Customized
Installation” from the pop-up menu. Deselect all the feature
check boxes except “Network and Connectivity.” Click the
arrow next to “Network and Connectivity” to view the fea-
tures. Deselect all the features except “FireWire”. Click OK,
Start, then Continue to complete the installation. After the
software is installed, quit the Mac OS Install application and
restart your computer from the hard drive where Mac OS 9.1
is installed; your installation is complete.
Mac OS 9.1.x (Upgrade from Lower Mac OS Version)
Complete these steps only when upgrading your system to Mac
OS 9.1 from a lower Mac OS version; FireWire driver software will
be installed automatically. Please note, if your system has built-in
FireWire ports, you may skip these steps; your installation is complete.
1.
Insert the Mac OS 9.1 CD into your computer’s CD-ROM
drive. In the fi nder menu, select Special: Restart, then imme-
diately press and hold down the C key on your keyboard
until your system restarts and the Welcome to Mac OS screen
appears.
2.
Double-click the Mac OS Install application icon. In the
Select Destination window, click the Options button and click
the Perform Clean Installation check box that appears in the
subsequent screen. Click the Select button. Proceed through
the next several screens until you reach the Install Software
window. Click OK, Start, then Continue, and complete the
installation. After the software is installed, quit the Mac OS
Install application and restart your computer from the hard
drive where Mac OS 9.1 is installed; your installation is
complete.
Installation Steps
Support Note:
Many peripherals require their own driv-
ers and application software to operate or have full func-
tionality. The Apple drivers already installed, or that you are
about to install, in your system provide only limited support for
some items. You should also install software included with the
device, or available to download from the device manufacturer’s
web site. Check the peripheral’s user manual for information
about necessary software.
