StarTech.com PCI1394_2LP Instruction Manual

Manual Revision: 01/30/2012

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PCI1394_2

PCI1394_2LP

PCI Firewire DV Editing Kit

*actual product may vary from photos

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 dierent from that to which the receiver is
connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Table of Contents

Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................1

Features ...........................................................................................................................................................1

System Requirements ............................................................................................................................1

Package Contents .....................................................................................................................................1

Hardware Guide ...............................................................................................................................................2

Installation............................................................................................................................................................2

Software Installation ...............................................................................................................................3

Specications .....................................................................................................................................................3

Technical Support ...........................................................................................................................................4

Warranty Information ....................................................................................................................................4

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com PCI 1394 2+1 FireWire card. Providing two external
and one internal FireWire port, this card is the perfect solution for connecting a broad array of
peripherals including digital video cameras, MP3 players and more to a host computer, for top
level performance and le transfer capability.

Features

• Supports data transfer rates of 100, 200 and 400 Mbps

• Compliant with IEEE 1394-1995, 1394a (rev. 1.1)

• Compliant with OHCI Interface Specication 1.0

• Provides hot-swappable connectivity for FireWire peripherals

System Requirements

• A computer with an available PCI slot

• Microsoft® Windows® 2000/ XP(32/64-bit)/ Server 2003(32/64-bit)/ Vista(32/64-bit)/ 7(32/64-

bit), or Apple® Mac OS® 10.4/ 10.5/ 10.6, or Linux®

Package Contents

• 1 x PCI FireWire Card

• 1 x FireWire Cable

• 1 x Full Prole Bracket (PCI1394_2LP only)

• 1 x Low Prole Bracket (PCI1394_2 only)

• 1 x Video Editing Software Kit

• 1 x Instruction Manual

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Hardware Guide

6-pin Internal

FireWire connector

(P1, shared)

6-pin FireWire connector

(P2, shared)

4-pin FireWire

connector

Please note: The internal FireWire port (designated above as P1) cannot be used while the rst
external port (designated above as P2) is in use..

Installation

WARNING! PCI 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 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 card by its edges and not the gold connectors.

1. Power down the computer. As an additional precaution, you may wish to disconnect the
computer from the power source.

2. Remove the computer cover. For more detailed instruction on how to perform this step,
please refer to the documentation that was included with your computer at the time of
purchase.

3. Locate an empty PCI slot and remove the metal bracket covering the accompanying empty
port/socket.

4. If you need to change the bracket to t your case requirements, please remove the two
screws fastening the bracket to the circuit board using a Philips (cross-head) screwdriver, then
replace with the secondary bracket (included).

5. Position the card above the open PCI slot, ensuring that the card is properly aligned with
the slot. Insert the card rmly into the slot, distributing force evenly across the length of the
board. Once inserted, secure the card into the adjoining socket (previously covered by metal
bracket), using the correct size screw.

6. Replace the computer cover and re-connect all power to the computer (if it was removed in
Step #1).

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Software Installation

Once the computer has been restarted following the physical installation of the card, Windows®
2000/XP/Vista/7 will automatically detect and install the correct driver for the FireWire adapter.

To verify that the driver has correctly been installed:

1. Right-click on the My Computer icon. If you are using Windows Vista, right-click on Computer.

2. Select Manage, to open the Computer Management window.

3. In the left pane of the Computer Management window, click on Device Manager.

4. In the right pane of the Computer Management window, click on IEEE 1394 Bus host
controller. Here, you should see VIA OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller listed.

Specications

Host Interface 32-bit PCI (3.3V/ 5V)

Form Factor Full/ Low Prole

Chipset VIA VT6307

Connectors

1 x 6-pin FireWire female (External)

1 x 4-pin FireWire female (External)

1 x 6-pin FireWire female (Internal)

Maximum Data Transfer Rate 400 Mbps

Operating System Support

Windows 2000/ XP(32/64-bit)/ Server

2003(32/64-bit)/ Vista(32/64-bit)/ 7(32/64-

bit), Mac OS 10.4/ 10.5/ 10.6, 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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directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive,
incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, 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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