
1394a+b PCI Express Card 3 Ports RC-506E
User Manual

1394a+b PCI Express Card 3 Ports RC-506E User Manual
Features and Benefits
Provides two FireWire 800 (1394b) ports and one 1394a (6-pin) port for multiple
1394b/1394a devices connecti ons
Supports data tr ansfer rates of 100, 200, 400 and 800 Mbps
Built-in 4-pin power connector provides extra power when connected to the system’s
power supply (recommended)
Supports hot-swapping and Plug-n-Play connection of peripheral devices
Works with various types of FireWire 800 (1394b) and 1394a devices including
portable hard disk, DV camcorder, digital camera, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive and other
audio/video devices
Support Windows® 2000/XP/Server 2003 SP1 or above/Vista/7
System Requirements
Windows® 2000/XP/Server 2003 SP1 or above/Vista/7
PCI Express-enabled system with an available PCI Express slot
Package Contents
1 x PCIe FireWire 800 Card 3 Ports
1 x User’s Manual
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1394a+b PCI Express Card 3 Ports RC-506E User Manual
Optional Accessories
IEEE 1394b Cable
Ulead Video Studio CD
Board Layout
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Hardware Installation
1. Turn Off the power to your computer.
2. Unplug the power cord and remove your computer’s cover.
3. Remove the slot bracket from an available PCIe slot.
4. To install the card, carefully align the card’s bus connector with the selected PCIe slot
on the motherboard. Push the board down firmly.
5. Connect the system power source to the board’s power connector.
6. Replace the slot bracket’s holding screw to secure the card.
7. Replace the computer cover and reconnect the power cord.
Driver Installation
Please make sure the board is installed before proceeding with driver installation.
Important: If your system doesn’t boot to Windows properly with our card installed, check
with your system’s manufacturer for the latest system firmware update.
For Windows® 2000/XP/Server 2003 SP1/Vista
Note: Server 2003 Server Pack 1 or above is required to install the FireWire 800 Card 3
Ports successfully.
Windows® 2000/XP/Server 2003 SP1/Vista will automatically detect and install the correct
driver for the FireWire 800 Card 3 Ports.
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To Verify Windows Installation
Right click My Computer, then click Manage, click Device Manager. The Device Manager
window opens. Scroll to the IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers icon and click on the plus
symbol, the Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller should be
displayed.
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