StarTech.com EC13941A1B User manual

EC13941A1B
FireWire IEEE1394
ExpressCard
Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................... 1
Features ..................................................................................1
Package Contents ...................................................................1
System Requirements .............................................................1
Installation....................................................................... 2
Troubleshooting.........................................................................2
Specifications.................................................................. 3
Technical Support........................................................... 4
Warranty Information ...................................................... 4

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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 off your laptop
Maximum data transfer rate of 800 Mbps•
Supports PCI Express Base Specification 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/Vista™, MAC OSX 10.x or higher•

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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 conflicting 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.

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Specications
Bus Type ExpressCard (34mm)
Number of Ports 2 IEEE FireWire Ports (1x 1394A and 1x
1394B)
OS Support Windows XP/2000/2003/Vista™ (32 & 64-bit)
MAC OSX 10.x and up
Maximum Data
Transfer
1394A - up to 400 M Bps
1394B - up to 800 MBps
Chipset LSI L-FW643

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Technical Support
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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 lifetime warranty.
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materi-
als 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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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
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incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or
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