How to use VIAFIRE.exe to test 1394 PCI and CardBus card?
you can choose one of two methods(for example:1394 PCI card).
1)Sigle computer:(suggestion)
Insert the least two VIA's 1394 card into PCI slot.
for example:
(test 3 port 1394 card,so we need 3 Reference Card;
connect 3 reference card to test card)
.run viafire.exe
.found card (press any key to continue)
.select end (choose testing and reference end)
.main menu (F3:multiple cards test(loop))
.select testing card (for viewing test result)
2)Two computer:
for example:
(test one 3 port 1394 card,so we need 3 Reference Card;
connect 3 reference card to test card)
Reference End:(insert 3 reference card)
.run viafire.exe
.Select End (choose Reference End)
Testing End:(insert one 1394 test card)
.run viafire.exe
.Select End (choose Testing End)
.choose F3:multiple cards test(loop)
.select testing card (for viewing test result)
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
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