StarTech.com PEX13943 User manual

PCI Express FireWire Card
PEX13943 Instruction Manual
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3 + 1 Internal Port PCI Express FireWire Card

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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 and usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Hardware installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Software installation - Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Accessory products from StarTech.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com PCI Express FireWire card. This card will allow
you to add FireWire connectivity for optimized performance from your peripheral devices,
while taking advantage of the speed and power of PCI Express with plug and play
connections to devices such as digital cameras and camcorders, MP3 players and more.
• High speed data transfer rates of up to 400 Mbps
• Compliant with PCI Express Specification 1.0a
• Compliant with IEEE 1394 OpenHCI Specifications V1.0 and V1.1
System Requirements
• PC: PCI Express enabled system with an available PCI Express slot
Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server/XP 64-bit/Vista
• MAC: Power Mac G5 Dual Core with an available PCI Express slot
Mac OS X v10.4 or later
Contents
This package should contain:
• 1 x FireWire PCI Express Card
• 1 x Instruction Manual

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This section will guide you through the installation of your PCI Express card and the
related software. Please read through the instructions carefully and complete each step
in the order listed.
1. Make sure that your system is unplugged and 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, leaving the open side of the
case exposed.
3. Locate an empty PCI Express slot and remove the blank slot cover from the back of
the computer.
4. Align the card horizontally with the slot and gently insert it into the empty slot, making
sure it is firmly seated.
5. Secure the card in place using the screw you removed in Step 3 (if applicable).
6. Put the computer cover back on.
7. Power on the computer normally, but don’t connect the FireWire periherals to the
ports provided until after the software installation is complete.
WARNING: Be sure that you are properly grounded before opening your
computer case or touching any components. StarTech.com recommends that
you wear an anti-static strap when installing any computer equipment. If an
anti-static strap is unavailable, discharge yourself of any static electricity build-
up by touching a large grounded metal surface (such as the computer case) for
several seconds.
Hardware installation
Software installation - Windows
Once the computer has rebooted, following hardware installation, the operating system
will detect that the card was installed, and launch the Add New Hardware Wizard, in
order to install the necessary drivers. Follow the prompts provided to load the drivers
automatically. Once complete, reboot the computer for the installation to take effect.
Once the computer reboots following software installation:
1. Right-click on My Computer and select Manage.
2. In the left pane of the window that appears, click on Device Manager.
3. Left-click on the [+] sign located next to IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers. Here, you
should see the new controller card listed.

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4. Right-click on the device listing and choose Properties. Under the General tab, you
will see a status message indicating that This device is working properly.
Troubleshooting
If the device driver is not properly installed, you will notice a question mark (?) or
exclamation point (!) displayed to the left of the device listing in the Device Manager.To
correct this:
1. Ensure that the controller card is properly seated in the PCI Express slot.
2. Ensure that a previous version of the driver is not currently installed/in use. If it is,
please uninstall accordingly, and reinstall the new card.
3. A driver conflict exists between the controller card and a similar device. Please
uninstall/reinstall accordingly.
Bus Type PCI Express (x1)
Connectors 2 x External FireWire Connectors
1 x Internal FireWire Connector
Maximum Data Transfer Rate 400 Mbps
Chipset NEC D72874
Operating Systems supported
• PC: Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/2003
Server/XP 64-bit/Vista
• MAC: Mac OS X v10.4 or later
Certifications (Regulatory and other) FCC, CE, RoHS
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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.
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10 Ft IEEE-1394 Firewire Cable 6-6 M/M
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15 Ft IEEE-1394 Firewire Cable 6-6 M/M
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15 Ft IEEE-1394 Firewire Cable 4-6 M/M
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6 ft. IEEE-1394 FireWire Cable 6-pin to 6-pin
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6 ft. IEEE-1394 FireWire Cable 4-6 M/M

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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
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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,
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.

Revised: 12 February 2007 (Rev. A)
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