Mac OS X (version 10.2.8 ) or later
Mac OS X (version 10.2.8) or later have built-in USB 2.0 driver support for this controller. Just install the board and Mac OS will automatically detect and install the correct drivers for it. No additional driver is necessary.
FireWire Driver Installation
To ensure proper operation of the FireWire 800+Hi-Speed USB Combo in your Mac, some Mac OS requires the most current Firewire software from Apple. Apple's website contains all the information needed to download and install Firewire software update. Mac software download URLis:http://www.info.apple.com/support/downloads.
When you are at the download page, in the Search box, check Restrict to downloads, type in 1394, then click the search button. The information below will help you decide whether or not to download and install the latest Firewire driver update.
1.Mac OS 10.2.4 or later has built-in Firewire 800 (1394b) driver support with the operating system. No driver installation is needed. The firewire 800 ports will work up to 800 Mbps.
2.Mac OS 9.1, 9.2.x, and Mac OS 10.1.x-10.2.3 have built-in Firewire 400 (1394a) driver support with the operating system. No driver installation isneeded. The Firewire 800 ports will work up to 400 Mbps.
3.Mac OS 9.0.x users should download the Firewire software version 2.5 or later. The Firewire 800 ports will work up to 400 Mbps.
4.Mac OS 8.6 users should download the Firewire software version 2.3.3. The Firewire 800 ports will work up to 400 Mbps.