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Mac OS Driver Installation
To ensure proper operation of the FireWire 800 M-64 in
your Mac, some Mac OS require the most current Firewire
software from Apple. Apple's website contains all the
information needed to download and install Firewire
software update. Mac software download URL is: http:/
/www.info.apple.com/support/downloads.html. When
you are at the download page, type in 1394 in the Search
for Downloads box, then click GO.
The information below will help you decide whether or
not to download and install the latest Firewire driver
update.
Important:
1.
Mac OS 10.2.4 or later has built-in FireWire 800
(1394b) driver support with the operating system.
No driver installation is needed. The FireWire 800
M-64 will work up to 800 Mbps.
2.
Mac OS 9.1, 9.2.x, and Mac OS 10.1.x-10.2.3 have
built-in FireWire 4000 (1394a) driver support with
the operating system. No driver installation is
needed. The FireWire 800 M-64 will work up to 400
Mbps.
3.
Mac OS 9.0.x users should download the Firewire
software version 2.5 or later. The FireWire 800 M-64
will work up to 400 Mbps.
4.
Mac OS 8.6 users should download the Firewire
software version 2.3.3. The FireWire 800 M-64 will
work up to 400 Mbps.
