StarTech.com EC13941A1B User manual
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EC13941A1B
2 Port 1b 1a ExpressCard 34mm Notebook
1394 FireWire Adapter
FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Instruction Manual i
Table of Contents
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................1
Features...........................................................................................................................................................1
Package Contents.....................................................................................................................................1
System Requirements ............................................................................................................................1
Installation............................................................................................................................................................2
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................2
Specications.....................................................................................................................................................3
Technical Support...........................................................................................................................................4
Warranty Information....................................................................................................................................4
Instruction Manual 1
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com FireWire IEEE 1394 Express Card. This card adds
external Firewire 800 (1394b) and Firewire 400 (1394a) connectivity to notebook computers to
support various types of IEEE1394 (Firewire) devices including DV camcorders, hard disk drives,
PC Video cameras, removable drives, CD-RWs, DVD-ROMs and other 1394 audio/video devices.
Features
• Compliant with IEEE 1394b and backwards compatible with IEEE 1394a - 2000 as well as
1394-1995 standards
• Full single lane PCI Express (x1)
• Hot swap capabilities allows you to connect or disconnect devices without turning o your
laptop
• Maximum data transfer rate of 800 Mbps
• Supports PCI Express Base Specication Revision 1.1
Package Contents
• 1 x Adapter Cable
• 1 x FireWire ExpressCard
• 1 x Instruction Manual
• 1 x ULead Software CD
System Requirements
• Pentium IV or equivalent processor
• An available ExpressCard slot
• Windows® 2000/XP/Server 2003/7/Vista™, MAC OSX 10.x or higher
Instruction Manual 2
Installation
1. Insert the FireWire IEEE 1394 Express Card into an open Express Card slot in the notebook.
2. The Found New Hardware Wizard will automatically detect and install drivers for the FireWire
IEEE 1394 Express Card. Once the wizard has completed the installation of the drivers, the
device is ready for use.
Troubleshooting
To verify that the FireWire IEEE 1394 Express Card was installed
correctly, open the Device Manager by navigating to: My Computer-> Control Panel->System-
>Device Manager. The EC13941A1B will appear under IEEE 1394 Bus Host Controller.
If the EC13941A1B is not functioning, ensure that none of the ports on the device are conicting
with any ports present elsewhere on the computer. Also, check to ensure that the physical
connection between the PCI-E port and the EC13941A1B is snug and secure.
Instruction Manual 3
Specications
Bus Type ExpressCard (34mm)
Number of Ports 2 IEEE FireWire Ports (1x 1394A
and 1x 1394B)
OS Support Windows XP/2000/2003/7/Vista™
(32 & 64-bit) MAC OSX 10.x and up
Maximum Data Transfer 1394A - up to 400 Mbps
1394B - up to 800 Mbps
Chipset LSI L-FW643
Instruction Manual 4
Technical Support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commit-ment to provide
industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit www.startech.com/
support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation,
and downloads.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two year warranty.
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for
the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may
be returned for repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty
covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or
damages arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their ocers,
directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive,
incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss,
arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid for the product.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. If
such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.
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