StarTech.com PEX1394B3 User manual

PCI Express FireWire Card

PEX1394B3 Instruction Manual

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3 Port PCI-E 1394b FireWire 800 Card

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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 off 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 different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Installing the PCI Express card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Driver installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Windows 2000/XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Windows Vista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Connecting devices to the card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com 3 Port PCI-E 1394b FireWire 800 Card. The

perfect solution for connecting portable hard drives, DV camcorders, digital cameras and

more, PEX1394B3 allows you to connect up to three FireWire 800 peripherals for fast,

hot-swappable operation.

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Features

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•1394 OHCI Specification 1.1 compliant

•Supports maximum data transfer rate of 800 Mbps

•Provides hot-swappable connectivity for FireWire 800 peripherals

•An available PCI Express slot

System Requirements

•Operating system requirements: 2000/XP/Vista and Linux and MAC OS X and up

•1 x PCI Express FireWire Card

Package Contents

•1 x Instruction Manual

This package should contain:

Instruction Manual

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Installing the PCI Express card

1. Make sure that your system is unplugged and that you are grounded.

2. Remove the cover of your system (see your computer's user manual for details, if

necessary) and gently turn your computer onto its side, so that the PCI Express

expansion slot openings on the motherboard are facing upwards.

3. Locate an empty PCI Express slot and remove the metal plate that covers the

corresponding rear bracket.You may need a Phillips screwdriver to perform this step.

Retain the screw! You will need it to secure the card later.

4. Gently insert the card into the empty slot, making sure it is firmly seated.

5. Secure the card in place using the screw you removed in Step 3.

6. Replace and secure the computer cover.

Once the PCI Express card has been installed, it is safe to power up the computer. The

operating system will detect the presence of the card and automatically install the

necessary software:

Driver installation

Windows 2000/XP

You will notice the following taskbar message balloons, indicating the status of the

installation:

To verify that installation was successful:

1. From the main desktop, right-click on My Computer and select Manage to open the

Computer Management window.

2. In the left pane, click on Device Manager.

3. In the right pane, click on IEEE 1394 Bus Host Controller, under which you should

notice AGERE OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller listed. This confirms

that the card was successfully installed, and is ready for use.

Instruction Manual

Windows Vista

You will notice the following taskbar message balloons, indicating the status of the

installation; specifically that the device driver software was installed successfully:

To verify that installation was successful:

1. Right-click on Computer and select Manage to open the Computer Management

window.

2. In the left pane, click on Device Manager.

3. In the right pane, click on IEEE 1394 Bus Host Controller, under which you should

notice AGERE OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller listed. This confirms

that the card was successfully installed, and is ready for use.

Connecting devices to the card

Once the card and necessary software have been installed on the host computer,

FireWire devices can be connected to the ports provided by the card, by simply inserting

the cable or connector provided by the device to one of the three ports now available.

This can be performed whether the computer is powered or not, as the card supports

FireWire hot-pluggability.

Instruction Manual

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StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment 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.

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This product is backed by a lifetime 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

officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,

special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, 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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Regulatory Certifications FCC, CE, ROHS

Bus Type 1394B PCI Express Card

Connectors 2 x FireWire 800 9 Pin Female

1 x FireWire 6 Pin Female

Maximum Data Transfer Rate 800Mbps

Chipset Agere system FW643

OS Support Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Linux

MAC OS X and above

Revised: 7 May 2007 (Rev. A)

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