StarTech.com PEX1394B3LP User Manual
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PEX1394B3LP
3 Port Low Prole 1394 PCI Express FireWire Card
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.
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Instruction Manual i
Table of Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................1
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................1
System Requirements ............................................................................................................................1
Internal View ................................................................................................................................................2
External View ................................................................................................................................................2
Installation............................................................................................................................................................3
Hardware Installation ..............................................................................................................................3
Driver Installation ......................................................................................................................................4
Verifying Installation ................................................................................................................................4
Specications .....................................................................................................................................................5
Technical Support ...........................................................................................................................................6
Warranty Information ....................................................................................................................................6
Instruction Manual 1
Introduction
The StarTech.com PEX1394B3LP 3-Port PCI Express FireWire card comes equipped with a low
prole bracket for installation in small form factor PCs, but also includes an optional full-size
bracket for installation in a standard-sized PC cases. The card adds two IEEE1394b (FireWire 800
- 9 pin) ports and one IEEE1394a (FireWire 400 - 6 pin) port with a native (single chip) PCI Express
chipset to provide faster, more reliable and cost-eective performance.
Packaging Contents
• 1 x PEX1394B3LP adapter card
• 1 x Full Prole bracket
• 1 x Driver CD
• 1 x Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• PCI Express enabled computer system with available slot
• Microsoft Windows® 2000/XP/Vista/7, or Apple Mac OS® X, or Linux®
Instruction Manual 2
Internal View
External View
SP4 Floppy
Power
connector
9-pin
FireWire800
connector
6-pin
FireWire400
connector
Instruction Manual 3
Installation
WARNING! PCI Express 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 Express 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 Express card by its edges
and not the gold connectors.
Hardware Installation
1. Turn your computer o and any peripherals connected to the computer (i.e. Printers, external
hard drives, etc.). Unplug the power cable from the rear of the power supply on the back
of the computer.
2. Remove the cover from the computer case. See documentation for your computer system
for details.
3. Locate an open PCI Express slot and remove the metal cover plate on the rear of the
computer case (Refer to documentation for your computer system for details.). Note that
this card will work in PCI Express slots of additional lanes (ie. x4, x8 or x16 slots).
4. Insert the card into the open PCI Express slot and fasten the bracket to the rear of the case.
5. Connect an SP4 power connector from the computer power supply to the SP4 connector on
the adapter card.
6. Place the cover back onto the computer case.
7. Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply and reconnect all other
connectors removed in Step 1.
Instruction Manual 4
Driver Installation
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X, Linux
No driver installation is required for these operating systems, as this adapter card is natively
supported, so the drivers are already installed.
Verifying Installation
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7
From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer” in Vista/7), then select
Manage. In the new Computer Management window, select Device Manager from the left
window panel.
Double-click on the “IEEE 1394” category. A new Host Controller should be visible under this
category. The card is now ready to use.
*actual device name may vary
Instruction Manual 5
Specications
Bus Interface PCI Express rev. 1.1
OHCI 1.1
External Connectors 2 x 9-pin FireWire
1 x 6-pin FireWire
Internal Connectors 1 x SP4 oppy power
Chipset ID LSI FW643
Maximum Data Transfer Rate FireWire800: 800Mbps
Operating Temperature 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°C)
Storage Temperature -20°C to 90°C (-4°F to 194°C)
Humidity 0~90% RH
Compatible Operating Systems Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7,
Mac OS X, Linux
Instruction Manual 6
Technical Support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commit-ment 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 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.
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