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2 Port PCI Express 1394a FireWire Card
Quick-Start Guide
Product Diagram (PEX1394A2V2)
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Component Function
1 Bracket Screws • Used to secure the Bracket to the Card.
2 Full Prole Bracket
3 PCIe Connector
• Used to securely attach the Card to the Host
Computer.
• Used to connect the Card to a PCI Express Slot
on the Host Computer.
Requirements
For the latest requirements, please visit www.startech.com/PEX1394A2V2
• Phillips Head Screwdriver x 1
• Operating System
• Windows® 10, 8.1, 8, and 7
• Windows Server 2019, 2016, and 2012
• mac OS 10.13, 10.12, 10.11 and 10.10
• Linux® Ubuntu
Package Contents
• PCI Express FireWire Card x 1
• Full Prole Bracket (pre-installed) x 1
• Low Prole Bracket x 1
• Quick-Start Guide x 1
Installation
Warnings! PCI Express cards, can be severely damaged by static electricity. Be sure
that you are properly grounded before opening your computer case or touching your
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card.
Be careful to handle the card by its edges and not the gold connectors.
1. Turn o the Host Computer and all connected Peripheral Devices (e.g. printer,
external hard drives, etc.).
2. Unplug the Power Cable from the Host Computer.
3. Remove the cover from the Host Computer’s Case.
Note: Refer to the documentation that came with your computer for further
information on how to properly remove the computer case.
4. Locate a PCI Express Slot and remove the Metal Cover Plate.
Note: Refer to the documentation that came with your computer for further
information on how to properly remove the metal cover plate.
5. Gently insert the PCIe Connector on the Card into the PCI Express Slot.
6. Using the screws removed from the Metal Cover Plate and a Phillips Head
Screwdriver, secure the Card to the rear of the computer case.
7. Place the cover back over the computer case.
8. Reconnect the power cable and Peripheral Devices to the Host Computer and
power the Host Computer On.
Verifying Installation
The operating system will detect the presence of the card and automatically install the
necessary drivers.
Windows
1. Open the Device Manager screen by right-clicking on Computer, and then select
Manage. In the Computer Management screen, select Device Manager from the
left panel (For Windows 8, open the Control Panel and select Device Manager).
2. Expand the IEEE 1394 bus host controllers section. You should see the Texas
Instruments 1394 OHCI Compliant Host Controller in the list with no exclamation
points or question marks next to it.
To view manuals, FAQs, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more, visit www.startech.com/support.
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macOS
1. Navigate to the Systems Information screen.
2. Expand the PCI Cards section. You should see pci104c,8025 listed with Yes under
the Driver Installed eld.
Installing the Low Prole Bracket
1. Using a small Phillips Head Screwdriver, remove the Bracket Screws (x 2) from the
Card.
2. Remove the Full Prole Bracket from the Card.
3. Align the Mounting Holes on the Low Prole Bracket with the Bracket Screw Holes
on the Card.
4. Carefully insert the Bracket Screws through the Low Prole Bracket and into the
Card.
5. Using a small Phillips Head Screwdriver, tighten the Bracket Screws being careful
not to over-tighten.
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 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 dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Industry Canada Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation
est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
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Warranty Information
This product is backed by a lifetime warranty.
For further information on product warranty terms and conditions, please refer to www.startech.com/warranty.
Limitation of Liability
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for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, 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.
Safety Measures
• If product has an exposed circuit board, do not touch the product under power.
Mesures de sécurité
• Si l’un des circuits imprimés du produit est visible, ne pas touchez le produit lorsqu’il est sous tension.
安全対策
• 製品に露出した状態の回路基盤が含まれる場合、電源が入っている状態で製品に触らないでください。
Misure di sicurezza
• Se il prodotto ha un circuito stampato visibile, non toccare il prodotto quando è acceso.
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