IOGear IEEE 1394 User's Manual
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1. 3 port IEEE 1394 CardBu FireWiree CardBus User Manual GPF103 Thank you for purchasing IOGEAR s FireWire CardBus adapter one of the fastest Hi Speed IEEE 1394 adapters on the market IOGEAR only manufactures high quality connectivity devices so we are sure you will be satisfied with your purchase IOGEAR is dedicated to customer service and satisfaction and wishes you the best with your new FireWire CardBus adapter To better serve you IOGEAR offers an array of additional USB 2 0 USB FireWire KVM and other peripheral products For more information or to purchase additional IOGEAR products visit us at www lOGEAR com We hope you enjoy using your FireWire CardBus adapter yet another first rate connectivity solution from IOGEAR 2002 IOGEARO All Rights Reserved PKG M0018 IOGEAR and the IOGEAR logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of IOGEAR Inc Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Inc FireWire MAC Macintosh G3 G4 iMac Apple are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Classic is a registered trademark licensed to Apple Computer Inc Finder is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document All information furnish2. Radio and TV Interference Statement WARNING This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause interference to radio communications This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at their own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCI DENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT DISK OR ITS DOCUMENTATION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation expressed implied or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation and especially disclaims its quality performance merchantabil ity or fitness for any particular purpose The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update the device or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of such revisions or updates For further inquiries please contact your direct vendor Q OGE
3. Automatically switches to the highest speed supported by the connected peripheral Fully IEEE 1394 compliant Plug n Play Chain up to 63 devices together Hot Pluggable connect devices without restarting the computer Easy to install no jumpers switches or terminators required PCMCIA Type II CardBus interface Add OHCI compliant IEEE 1394 ports to a Notebook PC Host Data Transfer Rate up to 133MBs 3 year limited warranty Requirements PC CardBus slot equipped notebook Windows 98SE 2002 ME XP PC with installation of ShowBiz video editing software Pentium 11 266 Mhz CPU or equivalent CPU 128MB RAM 100MB of free hard drive space Note Please check to make sure that all components are included and nothing is damaged If you discover a problem please contact your dealer Before connecting your FireWire CardBus adapter read the manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully in order to prevent any damage to the unit and or any devices connected to it Pictorial Introduction Side View 1 Power port 2 IEEE 1394 port Installation Installation on PCs Please follow the procedure to install the FireWire CardBus adapter Make sure your external FireWire device is not connected when installing the card 1 Locate an available CardBus slot on your notebook and insert the FireWire CardBus adapter into the slot Installation 2 Start your note
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5. The FireWire CardBus adapter offers a complete Hi Speed connectivity solution at a fraction of the cost of other IEEE 1394 CardBus adapters Setup is fast and easy simply plug in the CardBus card configure the operating systems and drivers and you re ready to go The FireWire CardBus adapter offers a feature rich interface complete with the latest in IEEE 1394 technology IOGEAR brings IEEE 1394 connectivity to your notebook computer You will enjoy the convenience and reliability that has made traditional FireWire an industry standard when it comes to connecting multiple high tech peripheral devices FireWire provides high bandwidth thus broadening the range of peripherals that may be attached to your computer FireWire allows you to move data at a blazing rate of 400 Mbps Megabits per second IEEE 1394 is fully backward compatible with the first generation of 100 and 200 Mbps devices With the increase in speed FireWire offers increased functionality allowing more devices to share the increased bandwidth FireWire is the right choice for your high bandwidth requirements You will enjoy the convenience and Hi Speed transfer rate that FireWire products bring With IOGEAR s FireWire CardBus card you ll be able to access all of the existing and upcoming FireWire devices such as digital cameras DV camcorders and more Provides three downstream ports 400 Mbps data throughput Supports 100 200 400 Mbps connections
6. are D Link D WL 650 Control Utility a ela ArcSoft ShowBiz Installation 3 After you click the NEXT button the installation program will copy all the ShowBiz files to your hard drive and complete the installation ArcSoft ShowBiz Setup Setup Status ShowBiz Setup is performing the requested operations Installing Copying ShowBiz files C Program Files ArcS oft ShowBiz contents audio Busy signal wav EH ArcSoft ShowBiz Installation 4 After ArcSoft ShowBiz completes the installation you will see the following screen indicating Microsoft DirectX version 8 is required to operate ShowBiz The license is part of the distribution CD Click the checkbox selector in front of Install DirectX if it is not already checked Next click on the FINISH button to install DirectX 8 InstallShield Wizard Complete Microsoft DirectX 8 or later is required to use ShowBiz ShowBiz can automatically launch the Direct 8 installation Arc ShowBiz Installation 5 Once the installation program completes the copying of the program files you will see a dialog box indicating your setup completed successfully DirectX Setup Di External Device Installation Before installing any drivers or connecting external FireWire devices such as a digital camera or a hard disk drive it s important to first determine which version of Windows or MAC OS is installed on your computer Th
7. ared to answer the eight questions listed below 1 What is the purchase date and serial number of the drive 2 Were any messages displayed on the screen when the error occurred If so what was the exact wording of the message 3 What type of Computer are you using 4 When does the problem occur 5 Can the problem be reproduced If so what are the steps necessary to reproduce the problem 6 What version of the OS are you using 7 Are you on a network If so what type of network is it 8 What have you already tried to get the problem resolved Appendix Glossary Desktop The background area on the computers monitor screen This area also includes the menu bar Document windows are not part of the desktop rather they sit on the desktop Icon Symbols used to represent a particular object For example a disk has an icon on the desktop which represents the disk When you double click the disk icon it tells finder to display information related to that disk IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 is a standard platform independant solution Its features represent an evolutionary improvement over current I O interfaces and provide connectivity solutions for many markets IEEE 1394 devices of differing transport rates may be interconnected allowing backward compatibility with devices having slower transport rates This feature allows 100 Mbps devices purchased today to operate properly in future bus configurations involving 200 and 400 Mb
8. book PC If no Windows FireWire driver is installed then Windows will automatically detect the card and a dialogue box will appear showing that the computer has located a PCI OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller Windows will then prompt you for the location of the software driver Then click Next Add New Hardware Wizard Installation 3 The Add New Hardware Wizard will now ask you how you d like to locate the driver Select Search for the best driver for your device Recommended and click Next to search for the Windows generic driver Add New Hardware Wizard Installation 4 Search for the driver Simply click Next as Windows will find the driver regardless of which boxes you check Add New Hardware Wizard Installation 5 Once Windows has located the driver it will prompt you with the option to install the updated driver or search for a new one Select The updated driver Recommended and click Next to continue the installation Add New Hardware Wizard Installation 6 Windows will search for the appropriate driver and list its findings After it has identified the appropriate driver click Next to confirm the driver found by Windows No driver disk is required because Windows 98SE CD has been installed with the 1394 OHCI driver Add New Hardware Wizard Installation Or you may be requested to insert Windows 98SE CD into your CD ROM drive If you don t have the d
9. e SETTING tab 1 Begin the installation by inserting the CD Browse the CD with your WINDOWS Explorer and open the ShowBiz folder From within that folder please run SETUP EXE Simply follow the on screen prompts and take a minute to read the license agreement before completing the ArcSoft ShowBiz installation process E License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully Press the PAGE DOWN key to see the rest of the agreement the product indicates that you have read this license agreement and agree Pan orem rs per Dede liado e DUM single computer For each software juse ER ep canbe in The softens a use ufi hia x Agreement If you choose No the ee setup will To install ShowBiz you must accept this agreement close stalk nia Lek ve ArcSoft ShowBiz Installation 2 When the second screen appears indicating what directory ShowBiz will be installed into click the NEXT button Then the third screen will appear asking you to select a program folder Click the NEXT button It will display and choose the ArcSoft ShowBiz folder by default ArcSoft ShowBiz Setup Select Program Folder Please select a program folder will add program icons to the Program Folder listed below You anew folder Se e cie Coker Program Folders T Iw
10. e card NEVER put cleansers directly on the card case Use surge protectors with the CardBus card DO NOT expose the CardBus card to extreme temperatures DO NOT expose the CardBus card to direct sun light for extended periods of time DO NOT get the CardBus card wet Troubleshooting IEEE 1394 also known as FireWire is a true Plug n Play connection It allows you to easily connect a new device without turning off your computer But please note that the FireWire CardBus card does not support PCMCIA hot swapping or Plug n Play This means that you can plug and unplug your new peripheral such as a camcorder scanner or printer to the CardBus port without first powering down your computer while the FireWire CardBus is in the slot of the computer Once the FireWire CardBus is extracted you must reboot your computer again The following information about troubleshooting is for your use should you have trouble using the FireWire CardBus card Please check the status of FireWire CardBus card If the FireWire CardBus card doesn t work properly please shut down your computer and extract the FireWire CardBus card and then reinsert the card and reconnect the cable to the port on the card if necessary After restarting the computer check to see if the card is working properly Check all of the cables to make certain they are securely connected and that correct cables are in use Please make sure that the external Fir
11. eWire devices are turned on and getting enough power as required Please check the status of the external FireWire devices If the devices are not working properly please reinstall the device driver supplied by the 3rd party vender Troubleshooting Notes All URLs are subject to change If the URLs listed in this manual are no longer valid you can find the majority of necessary updates at http www versiontracker com or http www download com Contacting IOGEAR Service Support If you are still experiencing problems using your IOGEAR FireWire CardBus Card please follow the directions below on contacting IOGEAR s Service Support department for your technical support needs Technical Support To help IOGEAR customers obtain the highest level of performance from their FireWire CardBus card IOGEAR Service Support team is available to answer your technical questions Do not hesitate to call if you are having trouble getting your card to work correctly IOGEAR Service Support can be reached by phone from 8am to 5pm Pacific Standard Time Monday through Friday or at the following address 23 Hubble Irvine CA 92618 You may also reach us online at www iogear com support 24 hours a day Please be ready to give a brief description of the problem and what you were doing when the problem occurred before calling Service Support The Service Support representative will be able to serve you much quicker if you are prep
12. ed here is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice IOGEAR assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors that may appear in this document Reproduction in whole or part without permission is prohibited Table of Contents Package Contents s 9 co tot ot e e t t t t n t t t n n nn 02 s 9 ae a i 03 Features Rod dh 4 we e sS e 04 Requirements gt gt 05 Introduction rr tr t t t n nt nt eeG eee 06 Installation of CardBus 2 07 Installation of Software cre 16 Care amp Handling CI 23 Trouble Shooting gt 24 Technical Support s s ne 26 ADDendix 44 de diede dede he a 27 Specification s s soot o t ot e t t e t t t e t t t e n n n 28 Radio amp TV Interference Statement s 29 Limited Warranty s s s sso tot t t t tttm 30 Package Contents The complete FireWire CardBus package consists of 1 GPF103 CardBus adapter 1 CD with ArcSoft ShowBiz video editing software for PC s 1 User Manual 1 Warranty Registration Card If any of the items are missing or damaged please contact your dealer immediately The FireWire CardBus adapter is yet another innovative FireWire solution developed by IOGEAR
13. is FireWire CardBus card supports the second edition Windows 98SE Windows 2000 ME or XP 1 Connect the FireWire cable to the FireWire port on your external FireWire device and connect the other end to one of the three FireWire ports on the CardBus card 2 Connect the external FireWire device to a power source and make sure the power is ON if necessary connect the power adapter optional to the CardBus built in power port If the external FireWire device does not come with a power adapter the optional adapter may be required The IOGEAR power adapter part number is OAD 0709 061 and may be ordered through the IOGEAR website at http www iogear com 3 Please follow the installation guide included with any third party products for external FireWire devices 4 After installation the external IEEE 1394 device is ready to use Care amp Handling To insure the maximum reliability of the FireWire CardBus card please follow the guidelines listed below DO NOT block the air circulation around the CardBus and slot of computer DO NOT move or bump the card while it is operating DO NOT open the card case for it will VOID your WARRANTY Keep all cables out of aisles and off desktops where they can be hooked and pulled Keep the card firmly secured in the shipping container when shipping the card Keep the environment around the card clean and free of excessive dust and chemicals Use a damp cloth to clean th
14. ps devices OHCI The Open Host Controller Interface OpenHCI Specification allows multiple Host Controller vendors to design and sell Host Controllers with a common software interface freeing them from the burden of writing and distributing software drivers The design goal has been to balance the complexity of the hardware and software so that OpenHCI is more than the simplest possible Host Controller for IEEE 1394 yet not the most complex possible PCMCIA PCMCIA is an organization consisting of some 500 companies that has developed a standard for small credit card sized devices called PC Cards Originally designed for adding memory to portable computers the PCMCIA standard has been expanded several times and is now suitable for many types of devices There are in fact three types of PCMCIA cards All three have the same rectangular size 85 6 by 54 millimeters but different widths Power Adapter Port The plug on the ION Drive into which the power cord is plugged into Service Support The team of IOGEAR employees dedicated to help you resolve your technical issues 9 Specification Product Specification MODEL GPF103 Funct Spe ati Interface Type IEEE 1394a OS support Windows 98SE ME 2000 XP Bus Type CardBus Type II Host Interface 32 bit data bus Connectors 6 pin Emissions Testing FCC B CE compliant Input 120V AC 60Hz 13W Power Adapter optional Output 9V DC 600mA UL approval
15. river on your hard disk drive provide the path to Win 98 folder and click OK Copying Files Installation 7 After installation the dialogue box Windows has finished installing the software will appear Click Finish to complete setup and reboot your notebook Add New Hardware Wizard Installation 8 To confirm successful installation open the SYSTEM icon in the Control Panel and bring up the Device Manager Make sure a 1394 Bus Controller is installed with no errors If the device is not listed please go back and reinstall the interface card 49 1394 Bus Controller 49 PCIOHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller 9 Now the FireWire Card Bus adapter is ready to connect to external IEEE 1394 devices ArcSoft ShowBiz Installation For PC Windows based systems only ArcSoft ShowBiz is an excellent tool for making high quality digital movies on your computer We re confident that you ll love the simple intuitive interface and accurate video editing capabilities this software package offers Note ShowBiz software works on PC s only ArcSoft ShowBiz will not install on your computer unless your video resolution is set to at least 800 x 600 at 16 bit color This setting can be modified through the DISPLAY portion of the CONTROL PANEL The quickest way to modify this setting is to right click on the Windows DESKTOP and then select PROPERTIES Resolution and color settings are located under th
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