StarTech.com PEX1394B3LP User manual

PCI Express FireWire
Adapter Card
3-Port 2b/1a Low Profile
IEEE1394 PCI Express FireWire
Adapter Card
PEX1394B3LP
Instruction Manual

FCC Compliance Statement
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.•
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Table of Contents
Introduction..................................................................... 1
Packaging Contents.....................................................................1
System Requirements .................................................................1
Internal View................................................................................2
External View...............................................................................2
Installation....................................................................... 3
Hardware Installation...................................................................3
Driver Installation.........................................................................4
Verifying Installation.....................................................................4
Specifications.................................................................. 5
Technical Support........................................................... 6
Warranty Information...................................................... 6

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Introduction
The StarTech.com PEX1394B3LP 3-Port PCI Express FireWire card
comes equipped with a low profile bracket for installation in small form
factor PCs, but also includes an optional full-size bracket for installation
in a standard-sized PC cases. The card adds two IEEE1394b
(FireWire 800 - 9 pin) ports and one IEEE1394a (FireWire 400 - 6 pin)
port with a native (single chip) PCI Express chipset to provide faster,
more reliable and cost-effective performance.
Packaging Contents
1 x PEX1394B3LP adapter card•
1 x Full Profile bracket•
1 x Driver CD•
1 x Instruction Manual•
System Requirements
PCI Express enabled computer system with available slot•
Microsoft Windows• ®2000/XP/Vista/7, or Apple Mac OS®X, or Linux®

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Internal View
External View
SP4 Floppy
Power
connector
9-pin
FireWire800
connector
6-pin
FireWire400
connector

3
Installation
WARNING! PCI Express cards, like all computer equipment, can be
severely damaged by static electricity. Be sure that you are properly
grounded before opening your computer case or touching your PCI
Express card. StarTech.com recommends that you wear an anti-static
strap when installing any computer component. 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. Also be careful to handle the PCI Express card by
its edges and not the gold connectors.
Hardware Installation
Turn your computer off and any peripherals connected to the1.
computer (i.e. Printers, external hard drives, etc.). Unplug the power
cable from the rear of the power supply on the back of the computer.
Remove the cover from the computer case. See documentation for2.
your computer system for details.
Locate an open PCI Express slot and remove the metal cover plate3.
on the rear of the computer case (Refer to documentation for your
computer system for details.). Note that this card will work in PCI
Express slots of additional lanes (ie. x4, x8 or x16 slots).
Insert the card into the open PCI Express slot and fasten the bracket4.
to the rear of the case.
Connect an SP4 power connector from the computer power supply5.
to the SP4 connector on the adapter card.
Place the cover back onto the computer case.6.
Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply and7.
reconnect all other connectors removed in Step 1.

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Driver Installation
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X, Linux
No driver installation is required for these operating systems, as this
adapter card is natively supported, so the drivers are already installed.
Verifying Installation
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7
From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer” in
Vista/7), then select Manage. In the new Computer Management win-
dow, select Device Manager from the left window panel.
Double-click on the “IEEE 1394” category. A new Host Controller
should be visible under this category. The card is now ready to use.
*actual device name may vary

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Specications
Bus Interface PCI Express rev. 1.1
OHCI 1.1
External Connectors 2 x 9-pin FireWire
1 x 6-pin FireWire
Internal Connectors 1 x SP4 floppy power
Chipset ID LSI LW643
Maximum Data Transfer Rate FireWire800: 800Mbps
Operating Temperature 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°C)
Storage Temperature -20°C to 90°C (-4°F to 194°C)
Humidity 0~90% RH
Compatible Operating
Systems
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7,
Mac OS X, Linux

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Technical Support
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.
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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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
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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