StarTech.com CB1394B3 User manual

FireWire 800 CardBus Adapter
CB1394B3 Instruction Manual
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3 Port IEEE-1394B FireWire 800 CardBus Adapter

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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
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Accessory Products from StarTech.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Instruction Manual
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Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com 3 Port IEEE-1394B FireWire 800 CardBus Adapter.
Offering up to 800Mbps data transfer rates between the host computer and FireWire peripheral
device, this card is the ideal solution for transferring content to and from digital cameras, DV
Camcorders and more.
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•Auto detects connected devices and automatically configures data transfer speeds
Features
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System requirements:
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A host computer with an available CardBus Slot. Please note that CB1394B3 can be used on a
desktop computer, using a PCMCIA to PCI Adapter Card For more information, please see
Accessory Products from StarTech.com.
Package contents:
•1 x FireWire CardBus card
This package should contain:
•IEEE 1394 OHCI Specification 1.1 compliant
•Supports data transfer rates of up to 100, 200, 400 and 800 Mbps
•Supports IEEE-1394b, backward compatible with 1394a-2000 and 1394-1995 standards
•Operating System: Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista
•1 x FireWire Cable
•1 x Instruction Manual

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1. Insert CB1394B3 into an available CardBus slot on the host computer. Please ensure that there
are no FireWire peripherals connected to the adapter, prior to connection.
2. Windows will automatically install the necessary software. In the task bar, you will notice several
message balloons indicating the status of the installation:
Advance to step #3
3. Once you see the message balloon indicating that Your new hardware is installed and ready
to use, browse to the Device Manager to ensure that the FireWire ports have successfully been
installed. To perform this step:
a) Right-click on My Computer and select Manage.
b) In the Computer Management pane that appears (left side), click on the listing for
Device Manager.
c) In the right pane, click on IEEE 1394 Bus Host Controllers. Here, you should see
Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller listed.
d) In the right pane, click on PCMCIA Adapters. Here, you should see Texas
Instruments PCI-4520 CardBus Controller listed (twice):
Installation was
successful. The
FireWire ports are
now ready for use.

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Contact your local StarTech.com dealer or visit www.startech.com for cables or other
accessories that will help you get the best performance out of your new product.
PCI2PCMCIA2
2 Port CardBus/PCMCIA to PCI Adapter Card
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1 Port CardBus/PCMCIA to PCI Adapter Card
PCI1394B_3
3 Port IEEE-1394b FireWire 800 PCI Card with Digital Video Editing Kit
1394_94_10
10 ft 1394b Firewire Cable 9-4 Pin M-M (Available in a variety of lengths)
1394_96_10
10 ft 1394b Firewire Cable 9-6 Pin M-M (Available in a variety of lengths)
1394_99_10
10 ft 1394b Firewire Cable 9-9 Pin M-M (Available in a variety of lengths)

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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.
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officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,
special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business,
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actual price paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
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contained in this statement may not apply to you.
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Bus Type CardBus Type II Slot – 32-bit
Connectors 2 x FireWire 800 9 Pin Female
1 x FireWire 6 Pin Female
Maximum Data Transfer Rate 800 Mbps
Chipset TI TS82AA2
OS Support Windows 2000/XP/Vista
Regulatory Cerifications ROHS, FCC, CE

22 May 2007 (Rev. A)
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