3 Port PCI 1394b FireWire Adapter Card

with Digital Video Editing Kit

PCI1394B_3

*actual product may vary from photos

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Manual Revision: 01/30/2012

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.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different 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

Before Your Begin ............................................................................................................................................1

Package Contnets .....................................................................................................................................1

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

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

Installing the Card.....................................................................................................................................2

Installing the Drivers ...............................................................................................................................2

Installing and Using Your VideoStudio Software .........................................................................2

Specifications .....................................................................................................................................................3

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

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

Instruction Manual i

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com FireWire 800 card. Now you don’t have to worry about having the right kind of FireWire port or fumbling with adapters for your devices: this card features 9-pin FireWire 800 ports, as well as a 6-pin FireWire 400 port to support the full range of

FireWire devices. For even greater flexibility, this card allows you to use your existing FireWire 400 devices while taking advantage of the new 800 Mbits/sec. speed of the FireWire 800 standard for new devices.

Features

• Supports the FireWire 800 standard for the next generation of FireWire devices.

• Built-in ports for a range of FireWire connections: 6-pin (FireWire 400) and 9-pin

(FireWire 800).

• Fully Plug and Play compatible for easy installation.

• Includes Ulead VideoStudio software for a complete video editing solution

Package Contents

• 1 x PCI FireWire Card

• 1 x FireWire 9-pin to 6-pin cable

• 1 x Ulead VideoStudio Software CD

• 1 x Instruction Manual

System Requirements

• OS Support: Windows 98SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP(32/64bit)/ 2003(32/64bit)/ Vista(32/64bit)/

7(32/64bit), Mac OS 10.2.4 and up, and Linux

• An available PCI slot (supports 32 and 64-bit, and 3.3v and 5v interfaces)

Note: A 64-bit PCI slot is required for a 800 Mbits/sec. data transfer rate

• Optical drive (CD or DVD-ROM) for software installation

Instruction Manual 1

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 buildup 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.

Installing the Card

1. Make sure that your computer power cord is unplugged and you are grounded.

2. Remove the cover of your system (see your computer’s user manual for details, if necessary) and gently turn your computer onto its side.

3. Locate an empty PCI slot (usually white in color; a 64-bit slot will be longer than a 32-bit slot) and remove the metal plate that covers the rear bracket. You may need a Phillips screwdriver to perform this step.

Retain this screw! You will need it to secure the card later.

4. Gently insert the card into the empty slot, making sure it is firmly seated.

NOTE: If you are using the card in a 32-bit slot, make sure that the exposed end of the card is not in contact with any conducting parts on your motherboard. Not all motherboards allow

64-bit cards to fit into 32-bit slots.

5. Secure the card in place using the screw you removed in Step 3.

6. Put the computer case back on.

Installing the Drivers

Windows (all versions)

Windows will automatically install built-in drivers for this PCI FireWire card upon detection. For any performance/compatibility issues, please download the latest drivers from the StarTech.com website.

MacOS users

Your operating system includes support for the FireWire card without the installation of additional software, with the limitations noted under “System Requirements” on page 1. The operating system will automatically detect and configure the FireWire card.

Installing and Using Your VideoStudio Software

For detailed instructions on the installation and use of the digital editing software, consult the Ulead VideoStudio manual available on the CD. From My Computer right click the icon for your CD-ROM or other optical drive and select Explore. Open the Manual folder and select your language. (Note: To view the manual, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available as a free download from the Adobe Web site, www.adobe.com.) StarTech.com recommends carefully reading the instructions supplied by Ulead before attempting to install or use the software.

Instruction Manual 2

Specifications

Host Interface

Form Factor

Chipset

Connectors

Standards Supported

Maximum Data Transfer Speed

Compatible Operating Systems

32/ 64-bit PCI

3.3v or 5v compatible

Full Profile

Texas Instruments 3AA651W

1 x FireWire 6-pin female

2 x FireWire 9-pin female

FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394A)

FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394B)

400 Mbits/sec. (FireWire 400)

800 Mbits/sec.* (FireWire 800)

Windows 98SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP(32/64bit)/ 2003(32/64-bit)/ Vista(32/64-bit)/

7(32/64-bit), Mac OS 10.2.4 and up,

Linux

FCC Class B, CE, UL Regulatory Certifications

*The card must be placed in a 64-bit PCI slot for a 800 Mbits/sec. data transfer speed. In a 32-bit

PCI slot, the card defaults to 400 Mbits/sec. as the data transfer speed for all attached peripherals, including FireWire 800 devices.

Instruction Manual 3

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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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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