StarTech.com PEX1394B3 User manual

Manual Revision: 04/07/2011
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PEX1394B3
3 Port 1394 PCI Express FireWire 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
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 dierent from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Table of Contents
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................1
Features...........................................................................................................................................................1
Before You Begin..............................................................................................................................................1
System Requirements ............................................................................................................................1
Contents.........................................................................................................................................................1
Installation............................................................................................................................................................2
Installing the PCI Express Cardd.......................................................................................................2
Driver Installation......................................................................................................................................2
Windows 2000/XP ..........................................................................................................................2
Windows Vista ...................................................................................................................................3
Connecting devices to the card ......................................................................................................3
Specications.....................................................................................................................................................4
Technical Support...........................................................................................................................................5
Warranty Information....................................................................................................................................5

Instruction Manual 1
Introduction
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.
Features
• 1394 OHCI Specication 1.1 compliant
• Supports maximum data transfer rate of 800 Mbps
• Provides hot-swappable connectivity for FireWire 800 peripherals
Before You Begin
System Requirements
• An available PCI Express slot
• Operating system requirements: 2000/XP/Vista/7 and Linux and Mac OS X and up
Package Contents
This package shoudl contain:
• 1 x PCI Express FireWire Card
• 1 x Instruction Manual
• 1 x Low Prole Bracket
• 1 x FireWire Cable
• 1 x Software CD

Instruction Manual 2
Installation
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 rmly seated.
5. Secure the card in place using the screw you removed in Step 3.
6. Replace and secure the computer cover.
Driver installation
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:
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 conrms that the card was
successfully installed, and is ready for use.

Instruction Manual 3
Windows Vista/7
You will notice the following taskbar message balloons, indicating the status of the installation;
specically 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 conrms 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 4
Specications
Regulatory Certications 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/7, Linux
MAC OS X and above

Instruction Manual 5
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 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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directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive,
incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, 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.
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