Western Digital FireWire PCI Adapter User manual

Western Digital

FireWire Hard Drive

2079-001009-000 02/00

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Western Digital

FireWire

Hard Drive

Installation Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS - i

Table of Contents

1 Getting Started

WhatisFireWire?............................................1

KitContents................................................2

SystemRequirements.........................................2

AdditionalMinimumSystemRequirementsforDVEditing ...........2

HandlingPrecautions.........................................3

RecordYourFireWireHardDriveInformation.....................3

GatherTheseItems...........................................3

4 Installation and Setup

HardDriveInstallation........................................4

HardDriveSetup............................................5

Windows ®Setup...........................................5

Macintosh®Setup .........................................7

UnpluggingYourWDFireWireHardDrive ......................10

WindowsUsers...........................................10

MacintoshUsers..........................................11

12 Multiple Device Connection

FireWireConnectionInstructions&Limitations...................12

FireWireConnectionGuidelines ...............................12

13 Appendix A: Specifications

14 Appendix B: Regulatory Compliance

15 Appendix C: Warranty Information

16 Appendix D: Technical Support Services

GETTING STARTED - 1

Getting Started

What is FireWire?

Defined by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

(IEEE), the 1394 High Performance Serial Bus (commonly known as

FireWire) is a standard for connecting devices to your personal

computer.

FireWire is one of the fastest peripheral standards ever developed.

With a capability of operating at up to 400 Mbps, it has 30 times

more bandwidth than USB, and communicates fast enough to transfer

digital video and audio in real time.

Additional benefits:

!IEEE 1394 and i.LINK™compatible.

!Hot plug capability that allows you to easily connect a new

peripheral without turning off the computer.

!Automatic configuration, no device IDs or terminators.

!Cables are easy to connect, and can be up to 15 feet long.

!Allows connection of up to 63 devices.

FireWire products currently available include the latest hard drives,

CD-RW drives, Digital Video (DV) camcorders, scanners, and

printers. Western Digital’s FireWire PCI Adapter and our FireWire

CardBus PC Card enable you to connect devices like these directly to

your computer.

!IMPORTANT

A FireWire connection on

your computer and

Windows 98 SE/Mac OS

8.6 or higher is required to

use your FireWire hard

drive. If your computer is

not FireWire-enabled, you

maybeabletoadda

FireWire adapter. Look for

WD’s FireWire PCI Adapter

at your favorite retailer or

WD’s online store at:

www.westerndigital.com.

Tip: If you need to connect your

high-speed digital

equipment directly to your

laptop computer, look for

our FireWire CardBus PC

Card at your favorite

retailer or WD’s online

store at:

www.westerndigital.com.

GETTING STARTED - 2

Kit Contents

Western Digital FireWire Hard Drive Kit Contents

Also included: warranty card, power cord, and quick install guide.

System Requirements

PC Users

1. Minimum 200 MHz processor

2. 32 MB RAM

3. Built-in FireWire port or a FireWire adapter (OHCI compliant)

4. Windows 98 SE (second edition) or higher

5. CD-ROM drive

Make sure you have Windows 98 SE installed on your system by

right-clicking on My Computer and selecting Properties. The

General tab in System Properties should show "Windows 98 Second

Edition."

Mac Users

1. FireWire-enabled Macintosh computer

2. Minimum 32 MB RAM

3. Mac OS 8.6 or higher

4. CD-ROM drive

Make sure you have Mac OS 8.6 or higher installed on your system by

clicking on the Apple symbol in the menu bar and selecting About

this computer. The window will display your version of Mac OS.

Additional Minimum System Requirements for DV Editing

PC Users

1. 80 MB hard drive space for program files

2. 24-bit color display adapter

AC power supply

6 foot (1.8m) 6-pin to 6-pin

FireWire cable

Western Digital

FireWire Hard Drive

FireWire Hard Drive Setup CD-ROMs (2)

for Windows and Macintosh

!IMPORTANT

A FireWire connection on

your computer and

Windows 98 SE/Mac OS

8.6 or higher is required to

use your FireWire hard

drive. If your computer is

not FireWire-enabled, you

maybeabletoadda

FireWire adapter. Look for

WD’s FireWire PCI Adapter

at your favorite retailer or

WD’s online store at:

www.westerndigital.com.

GETTING STARTED - 3

Mac Users

1. 30 MB hard drive space for program files

2. 24-bit color display adapter

Handling Precautions

Western Digital FireWire Hard Drives are precision instruments and

should be handled with care during unpacking and installation. These

drives may be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. Be

aware of the following precautions when unpacking and installing

your Western Digital FireWire Hard Drive:

!Do not unpack your Western Digital FireWire Hard Drive until

you are ready to install it.

!Save all the packing materials in case you need to return your

Western Digital FireWire Hard Drive. Your warranty will be void

if your returned FireWire hard drive is shipped in anything other

than the original packaging or Western Digital supplied or

approved materials.

!Donotdroporjoltthedrive.

!Do not attempt to open the drive and service it yourself.

Removing the cover may expose you to harmful electrical voltages

andwillvoidthewarranty.

!The Western Digital FireWire Hard Drive is not intended as a

portable device.

Record Your FireWire Hard Drive Information

In the table that follows, enter the serial number and model number

listed on your new Western Digital FireWire Hard Drive. The

complete serial number and model number are on the large label on

the bottom of the drive.

You will need this information for setup and technical support

purposes.

Gather These Items

!Western Digital FireWire Hard Drive

!6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable

!AC power supply and power cord

!Western Digital FireWire Hard Drive CD-ROM (Windows or

Macintosh CD, as appropriate)

!Windows 98 SE CD-ROM

Serial Number:

Model Number:

Tip: Handle your new Western

Digital FireWire Hard Drive

with care—do not drop or

jolt the drive.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to open the

drive and service it

yourself. Removing the

cover may expose you to

harmful electrical voltages

andwillvoidthewarranty.

CAUTION

Do not remove any labels

from the drive; this action

voids the warranty.

INSTALLATION AND SETUP - 4

Installation and Setup

Hard Drive Installation

You must connect your new FireWire hard drive to your computer

before performing any setup procedures. For best results, be sure to

follow this sequence when connecting your FireWire hard drive:

1. Windows 98 SE only: Insert your Windows 98 SE CD-ROM.

2. Connect the AC power supply (with power cord connected) into

the power socket on the FireWire hard drive, then plug the power

cord into an electrical outlet.

3. Turn on your FireWire hard drive by moving the power switch

upwards to the "On" position.

4. Plug one end of the FireWire cable (included) into any FireWire

port on your computer.

5. Plug the other end of the FireWire cable into either of the Western

Digital FireWire Hard Drive ports (port A or port B).

Windows 98 SE only: You will see a series of three Version Conflict

dialog boxes, each informing you that the file being copied is older

than the file currently on your computer.

Click Yes in each dialog box to keep your existing file (clicking No

will prevent the drivers from loading properly). These dialog boxes

will only display the first time you install your FireWire hard

drive.

Western Digital FireWire Hard Drive Installation

!IMPORTANT

Always follow this

sequence or it may take

longer for your system to

recognize the drive.

FireWire Port A

FireWire Port B

Power Switch Power Supply Socket

INSTALLATION AND SETUP - 5

Hard Drive Setup

Windows®Setup

1. Insert the Western Digital FireWire Hard Drive CD for Windows

into your CD-ROM drive. The program will start automatically.

2. When the Main Menu dialog appears, select Set up FireWire

hard drive.

3. Read the license agreement that displays (scroll down if necessary

to activate the I Accept button).ClickI Accept.

4. The Setup FireWire Device dialog appears next, showing the

drive(s) detected in your system. Check the serial number of your

newFireWireharddriveandmakesureitmatchestheserial

number displayed in this dialog.

Once you’re sure that the program has selected your new FireWire

hard drive, click Setup. This process may take several minutes.

5. After installation is complete, you will be prompted to register

your Western Digital FireWire hard drive. Click Register Now.

You must register your FireWire hard drive to receive 90 days of

free Western Digital technical support. Click Next after entering

your product registration information in each screen.

✍NOTE

Autorun may take up to 30

seconds to launch. If the

program does not start

automatically, open

Windows Explorer, click

on the CD-ROM drive

icon, then double-click on

the Setup.exe file.

!IMPORTANT

You must register your

Western Digital FireWire

Hard Drive to receive 90

days of free technical

support.

INSTALLATION AND SETUP - 6

6. Windows 2000: Your version of Windows already has the required

FireWire driver support. When the Congratulations dialog box

appears, click Finish. When you have finished installing all

software, click Exit in the Main Menu, then click Close.

Windows 98 SE: After registering your drive, the Driver Update

dialog prompts you to update your Microsoft FireWire storage

drivers. Click Finish.

It is highly recommended that you install your FireWire storage

drivers to optimize the performance of your FireWire hard drive

and provide hot plug capability (see “Unplugging Your WD

FireWire Hard Drive” on page 10).

If you have a non-US/English version of Windows, you will be

directed to Microsoft’s Web page to download the correct

FireWire driver.

The Windows 98 SE Update dialog displays. Click Yes to

continue and complete your installation successfully.

The Microsoft license agreement for the Windows 98 SE Update

displays. Click Yes to continue.

You must restart your computer for the new settings to take effect.

When prompted to restart, click Yes.

✍NOTE

Western Digital has

included the latest

available release of

Microsoft®FireWire

drivers as of the print date

of this install guide. Should

you encounter any

operating system issues,

please check for a newer

version of the FireWire

drivers on Microsoft’s Web

site (search under

FireWire or 1394).

✍NOTE

Ifyouhaveanon-US

version of Windows, you

will be directed to

Microsoft’s Web page to

download the correct

FireWire driver.

INSTALLATION AND SETUP - 7

Bonus Software Installation for PC

1. Insert the Western Digital FireWire Hard Drive installation CD

for Windows into your CD-ROM drive. The program will start

automatically.

2. Click on the Bonus Software button on the main menu.

3. Follow the onscreen directions to complete software installation.

Macintosh®Setup

1. Insert the Western Digital FireWire Hard Drive CD-ROM for

Macintosh. The following screen appears:

2. Double-click on the Download Apple FireWire icon to access the

Apple FireWire download page. Read all the information on this

page before downloading the current version of FireWire.

3. Double-click on the FireWire Disk Copy compressed image that

was downloaded to your desktop.

4. The FireWire installer icon loads to the desktop. Double-click on

the FireWire desktop icon, then double-click on Installer.

5. The WD FireWire Installer dialog displays. Click Install.

6. You may be prompted to make sure no other applications are

running. Click Continue to automatically quit all other

applications and complete installation.

7. Click Restart.

8. Double-click on the WDFireWireSoftwareInstallericon. The

license agreement screen displays. To accept the agreement and

continue, click IAgree.

✍NOTE

Ifyouhaveanon-US

version of Macintosh,

follow the link on the

Apple FireWire software

download Web page to

download localized

versions of the FireWire

driver.

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