Installing the adapter

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Note: FireWire devices have their own power supply and do not require the optional power adapter to be connected in order to work. However non-powered FireWire devices require an optional 12V/2A power adapter to work.

Installing the adapter

To install the FireWire ExpressCard adapter:

•Carefully insert the adapter into the ExpressCard slot of your laptop until it’s firmly seated in the ExpressCard slot. (Refer to the ExpressCard slot instructions from your laptop’s user guide).

Windows installation:

Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Vista automatically detect the adapter after it is installed, then installs the correct driver. No separate driver installation is needed.

To verify proper installation in Windows:

1To verify if the device exists in your computer and is enabled, right-click My Computer, then select Properties.

2Click Device Manager and open the entry IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers.

If the device has been properly installed, its sub-entry should be displayed as OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller in Windows 2000 and Windows XP or AGERE OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller in Windows Vista.

Mac OS X (v10.4 or later) installation:

Computers with Mac OS X v10.4 or later include a FireWire driver provided by the operating system. No additional driver software is necessary. After the FireWire ExpressCard adapter is installed, start the computer.