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
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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:

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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.

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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.

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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.
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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.
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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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