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3.15. How to Install the IEEE1394 OHCI Compliant Host Controller

How to Install the IEEE1394 OHCI Compliant Host Controller

This process applies to Windows 7 and Windows 7 x64 platforms using Hamamatsu Firewire (Dcam) cameras.

Steps to Install the IEEE1394 OHCI Compliant Host Controller (Legacy):

1. Open the Device Manager:

   • Go to the Windows menu.
   • Right-click on My Computer and select Properties.
   • Click on Device Manager.

2. Locate the IEEE1394 Bus Host Controllers:

   • Expand the IEEE1394 Bus Host Controllers section by clicking the dropdown arrow.
   • If you have multiple Firewire cards/controllers, identify the one connected to the Hamamatsu camera.

3. Update the Driver Software:

   • Right-click on the 1394 OHCI Compliant Host Controller and select Update Driver Software.
   • Choose Browse my computer for driver software.
   • Select Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer.

4. Install the Legacy Driver:

   • From the list, select the 1394 OHCI Compliant Host Controller (Legacy) option.
   • Click Next to install the driver.

5. Verify Installation:

   • If the installation is successful, you will see the message:
     "Windows has successfully updated your driver software".
   • In the Device Manager, confirm that the Legacy version of the OHCI Compliant Host Controller is installed.

6. Restart the System:

   • Turn off the Hamamatsu camera and shut down the workstation.
   • Power on the workstation first, then turn on the camera.

Following these steps ensures that the legacy driver is properly installed, resolving compatibility issues with Hamamatsu Firewire (Dcam) cameras.