SIIG 1394 User manual
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Introducing the 1394 Dual-Port Bay Hub
The1394Dual-PortBayHubis designedtosupport 1394
equipped PC computers. This 1394 hub expands 1394
connectivity to your computer.
FeaturesandBenefits
• Unique drive bay design adds ports to the front of
your computer for convenient device connection
• Fitsintoeither3.5"or5.25"(withincludedmounting
rack) drive bay
• IEEE 1394-1995, P1394a (rev. 1.1) and OHCI
Interface specification 1.0 compliant
• Supports serial bus data transfer rates of 100, 200,
and 400 Mbps
• Provides one 6-Pin and one 4-Pin 1394 ports for
easy device connections
• Hot-swapping feature allows you to connect/
disconnect devices without first turning your
system off
• Workswithvarioustypesof1394devicesincluding
DV camcorders/cameras, hard disk drives, CD-
RWs, DVD-ROMs, removable drives, scanners,
and other audio/video devices
SystemRequirements
• PC computer with one available 1394 port
• One available 3.5" or 5.25" drive bay
• Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Server 2003
1394 Dual-Port Bay Hub
Quick Installation Guide
04-0253B
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PackageContents
• (1) 1394 Dual-Port Bay Hub
• (1) 5.25 inch mounting rack
• (1) 6-pin to 6-pin 1394 cable
• (1) "Y" split power cable
• (1) 1394 cable holding bracket (w/rubber holding
ring)
• (1) Bag assorted mounting screws
• This quick installation guide
HubLayout
Important: The bay hub is shown in white in this
manual. However,itisavailableineitherblackorwhite
depending on the model purchased.
Figure 1. Hub layout
Power
Connector 1394 (6-pin)
Internal Port
1394 (4-pin)
1394 (6-pin)
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5.25"MountingRackAssembly
Important: Use the Mounting Rack Assembly only
when installing the hub into a 5.25" drive bay.
Figure 2. 5.25" Mounting Rack Assembly
Installing the 1394 Dual-Port Bay Hub
Important: In order for the 1394 Dual-Port Bay Hub to
work properly, the driver of your existing 1394 host
adapter must be installed properly.
Assuming your 1394 host adapter is correctly set up
with the correct driver, the 1394 Dual-Port Bay Hub
should automatically be detected and installed when
connected.
1. Turn OFF the power to your computer and all
connected peripheral devices.
2. Unplug the power cord from the back of the
computer.
3. Remove the computer’s cover.
4. Select an available 3.5" or 5.25" drive bay for the
1394 Dual-Port Bay Hub, remove the cover plate
from the selected drive bay.
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Note: When installing the 1394 Dual-Port Bay Hub
into a 5.25" drive bay install the hub into the 5.25"
mountingrack before mountinginto the drivebay
and follow the same assembly instructions. Refer
to 5.25" Mounting Rack Assembly on page 3.
5. Use the included "Y" split power cable and plug in
the mini power connector (same type of power
connector used for the floppy drive) to the 1394
Dual-Port Hub's power connector.
Figure 3. Connecting the Power Cable
6. Connect one end of the 1394 cable into the 1394
internal port on the 1394 Dual-Port Bay Hub.
Figure 4. Connecting the 1394 Cable
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7. Carefully thread the cables through the drive bay
openingthenpushthehubassemblyintothedrive
bay. Align the hub's screw holes with the
appropriate holes in the drive bay, then carefully
attach the hub to the case using the included
mountingscrews. Becarefulnottoovertightenthe
mounting screws.
Figure 5. Mounting the Hub Assembly
8. Connect the 1394 cable into an available 1394 port.
Use the included 1394 cable holding bracket to
route the 1394 cable from the 1394 Dual-Port Bay
Hub to the outside 1394 port.
Note: If there is an internal 1394 port on your 1394
hostadapter,connectthecabletotheinternalport.
The 1394 cable holding bracket is not needed in
this case.
Mounting
Screw
Figure 6. External 1394 Connection
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9. Connectthepowerconnectorofthe"Y"splitpower
cable to the system power supply.
Figure 7. Connecting the Power Cable
10. Replace the computer's cover and reconnect the
power cord, then turn the system on.
11. When Windows boots up, the 1394 Dual-Port Bay
Hub automatically gets detected and installed.
The hub is now ready for device connection.
Connecting 1394 Devices
Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Server 2003 have many
built-in driver support for 1394 devices. Please refer to
devicemanufacturer fordetailsonhow to installdevice
driver for your 1394 product. Different devices may
require different types of 1394 cable.
System Power
Connector
Power
Connector
from "Y" Split
Power Cable
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Technical Support
QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has the answers!
Simply visit our Web site at www.siig.com and click on
Support. Our online support database is updated daily
with new drivers and solutions. The answers to your
problems could be just a few clicks away.
If you can't find answers or solutions to your questions, you
have an option to submit the problems online to one of our
technical support analysts and we will promptly respond
to you with answers or solutions.
The 5-year manufacturer warranty supplied with this
product is offered by SIIG, Inc. If you should happen to
encounter any problems with this product, please follow
the procedures below.
1. If it is within the store's return policy period, please
return the product to the store where you purchased
from.
2. If your purchase has passed the store's return policy
period, please contact SIIG. See SIIG's Limited 5-year
Warranty card for more information.
Online Store
SIIGoffersallofourproductsonlineatourcompany
store. Visit us at http://onlinestore.siig.com to find
ourcompletelineofproducts,includinghardtofind
items and accessories (power adapters, cables,
upgrade kits, etc.).
1394Dual-PortBayHubisatrademarkofSIIG,Inc.
SIIG and SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel
Corporation. Othernamesusedinpublicationareforidentificationonlyandmaybetrademarks
oftheirrespectivecompanies.
April, 2004 Copyright ©2004 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.
PRODUCT NAME
1394 Dual-Port Bay Hub
FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS B
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCCCOMPLIANCESTATEMENT:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undes-
ired operation.
THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR
PRODUCT COMPLIANCE
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538-3152
About SIIG, Inc.
Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading computer upgrade
manufacturer of I/O connectivity products, including PCI & ISA
serialandparallelports,USB,SerialATA&UltraATAcontrollers,
FireWire(1394a/b),Networking,SoundCards,andotheraccessories.
SIIGisthepremierone-stopsourceofupgrades.
SIIGproductsoffercomprehensiveusermanuals,manyuser-friendly
features, and all products are backed by a 5-year manufacturer
warranty. High-qualitycontrolstandardsareevidentbytheoverall
easeofinstallationandcompatibilityofourproducts,aswellasone
ofthelowestdefectivereturnratesintheindustry. SIIGproductscan
befoundinmostcomputerretailstores,mailordercatalogs,ande-
commercesitesintheAmericasandtheUK,aswellasthroughmajor
distributors,systemintegrators,andVARs.
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