Lava Computer IEEE 1394 manual

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    Rev. A02 IEEE 1394 PC-Card Interface Adapter[...]

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    Congratulations on your purchase of the Lava IEEE 1394 Interface Adapter. The Lava IEEE 1394 Interface Adapter is a PC bus card for connecting high-performance serial bus IEEE 1394. It is compatible with IEEE 1394-1995, P1394a, and OHCI 1.0 standards, supported in Windows® 98 SE/ME/2000. By simply plugging in the Lava IEEE 1394 Interface Adapter, [...]

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    Installation and Removal To mak e sure you have installed successfully, check the ‘System Properties’ dialog box: T o check ‘System Properties’ go to ‘My Computer,’ ‘Control P anel,’ ‘System Properties,’ ‘Device Manager,’ ‘1394 Bus Controller .’ It should show: ‘T exas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controll[...]

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    Driver Installation 4 1. When Windows® detects your PC-Card, it will initiate the Add New Hardware Wizard. Click ‘Next’ to continue. The text of your screens may differ slightly from those shown. 2. Click ‘Next’ to initiate a search for the best driver for your device.[...]

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    5 4. A download dialog box will appear briefly, indicating the progress of the driver installation. When installation is complete, click "Finish." 3. If necessary, insert the Windows® CD-ROM, and click ‘Have Disk....’[...]

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    For Europe This device is in conformity with the EMC directive. Tested to comply with FCC standards. FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. 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 [...]

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    Lava Computer MFG Inc. Toronto, Canada Lava T echnical Support 9:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Friday (Eastern Time) T el: + 416-674-5942 Fax: + 416-674-8262 E-mail: tech@lavalink.com Internet: www .lavalink.com[...]