
Features and Benefits
VIA VT6306 chipset
PCI 32-bit 33MHz Interface
Compliant IEEE 1394-1995, 1394a (rev. 1.1) and OHCI Interface
Specification 1.0
Supports data transfer rates of 100, 200 and 400 Mbps
Hot-swapping features allows you to connect/disconnect devices
without powering down your system
Adds four IEEE 1394 (FireWire) ports to your PC for high-speed
I/O connectivity and support up to 63 devices
One (1) internal IEEE 1394 port (Sharing with first external
IEEE 1394 port P2)
Supports various brands of DV camcorders including Sony,
Panasonic, Canon, JVC, Sharp and more
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Connectors
2 x external IEEE 1394A 6-pin connectors
1 x external IEE 1394A 4-pin connector
1 x internal IEEE 1394A 6-pin connector
System Requirements
Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000
Available PCI slot
Hardware Description
Before installing the VIA PCI IEEE 1394 Adapter, please see the photo
below highlighting the available IEEE 1394 ports of the card.
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Note: The Internal Port (P1)) shares with first External
Port (P2). DO NOT use P1 and P2 at the same time.
Hardware Installation
1. Turn Off the power to your computer.
2. Unplug the power cord and remove your computer’s cover.
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3. Remove the slot bracket from an available PCI slot.
4. To install the card, carefully align the card’s bus connector with
the selected PCI slot on the motherboard. Push the board down
firmly.
5. Replace the slot bracket’s holding screw to secure the card.
6. Replace the computer cover and reconnect the power cord.
Driver Installation
Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000 will automatically detect and install the
correct driver for the VIA PCI IEEE 1394 Adapter. Make sure that the
driver has been installed correctly, right click My Computer, then
click Manage, click Device Manager. The Device Manager window
opens. Scroll to the IEEE 1394 Bus host controller icon and click on
the plus symbol, the VIA OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host
Controller should be displayed.
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