Digitus FIREWIRE 800 User Manual

FIREWIRE 800 / 400 INTERFACE, 3 PORT
PCI EXPRESS ADD-ON CARD
User Manual
(DS-30203-1)
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Digitus FIREWIRE 800 Specifications

General

Brand	Digitus
Model	FIREWIRE 800
Category	PCI Card
Language	English

Summary

Features and Benefits

Ports and Connectivity

Provides two FireWire 800 (1394b) and one 1394a (6-pin) port for device connections.

Data Transfer Rates

Supports data transfer rates of 100, 200, 400, and 800 Mbps.

Power Connector

Built-in 4-pin power connector for extra power when connected to system supply.

Device Compatibility

Works with various FireWire devices like portable hard disks, DV camcorders, and cameras.

System Requirements

Operating System Support

Supports Windows 7, Vista, Server 2003 SP1+, XP, and 2000.

Hardware Slot Requirement

Requires a PCI Express-enabled system with an available PCI Express slot.

Package Contents

Included Items

Includes 1 x PCIe FireWire 800 Card with 3 Ports and 1 x User's Manual.

Board Layout

Component Identification

Identifies FireWire 800 ports, FireWire 400 port, and 4-pin power connector on the card.

Hardware Installation

Physical Installation Steps

Steps include turning off power, removing covers, and seating the card in a PCIe slot.

Power Connection

Connect the system power source to the board's power connector.

Securing the Card

Replace the slot bracket's holding screw to secure the card.

Driver Installation

Installation Prerequisites

Ensure the board is installed before proceeding with driver installation.

System Firmware Check

Check system manufacturer for latest firmware if the system fails to boot.

Windows Driver Handling

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 SP1/Vista/7 automatically detect and install drivers.

Verify Windows Installation

Device Manager Check

Verify installation via Device Manager under IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers.