Product ID: PCI1394MP
This 4 Port (3 External/1 Internal) PCI 1394 FireWire Adapter Card lets you connect iPods, MP3 players, portable drives, digital camcorders and more to your desktop computer.
The FireWire adapter card supports hot-swapping, so you’ll be able to plug, unplug, and swap your FireWire peripherals with ease.
Guaranteed to work with both PCs and Macs, the 4 port PCI FireWire Adapter Card is backed by StarTech.com’s Lifetime Warranty and FREE LIFETIME tech support. Plus, the adapter provides both standard profile and low profile/half-height brackets for adapting to slimline or small form factor system applications.
Please Note: If you require digital video editing software, StarTech.com offers a complete FireWire kit with our PCI1394_4 card. This software is compatible with Windows operating systems only.
WHQL Certified - Designed to work with Microsoft Windows XP
Warranty Information | Warranty | Lifetime |
---|---|---|
Connector(s) | 1 - Connector Type(s) | PCI (5V, 32-bit) |
1 - Internal Ports | FireWire 400 (6 pin, IEEE 1394a) | |
3 - External Ports | FireWire 400 (6 pin, IEEE 1394a) | |
Hardware | Ports | 4 |
Interface | FireWire 400 (1394a) | |
Bus Type | PCI (5 Volt) | |
Card Type | Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.) | |
Industry Standards | IEEE 1394a | |
PCI 2.1 | ||
OHCI | ||
Chipset ID | Texas Instruments - TSB12LV26 | |
Packaging Information | Package Height | 31 mm [1.2 in] |
Package Length | 14.5 cm [5.7 in] | |
Shipping (Package) Weight | 122 g [4.3 oz] | |
Package Width | 17.5 cm [6.9 in] | |
Performance | Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 400 Mbps |
Physical Characteristics | Weight of Product | 53 g [1.9 oz] |
Material | Steel | |
Product Length | 12.3 cm [4.8 in] | |
Product Width | 18 mm [0.7 in] | |
Product Height | 80 mm [3.1 in] | |
Software | OS Compatibility | Windows® 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2016, 2019 Mac OS X® 10.x (tested up to 10.4) Linux 3.5.x to 4.11.x LTS Versions only |
Microsoft WHQL Certified | Yes | |
What's in the Box | 1 - Included in Package | PCI FireWire Card |
Low Profile Bracket | ||
Instruction Manual |
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Live Chat (opens in new window)This card is natively supported in all operating systems listed on the product page, under the Technical Specifications tab. This means that the card should install automatically after physically connecting it.
If there are any issues with the functionality of the card after installation in Windows, refer to the following FAQ: https://www.startech.com/faq/firewire-cards-windows-legacy-driver-swap.
When you troubleshoot issues with a FireWire controller card, there are some quick tests that you can complete to rule out potential problems. You can test to make sure that the following components are working correctly and are not the source of the issue:
To test your setup components, try the following:
When you test the FireWire device and controller card, it is recommended that you do the following:
Press the Windows key + R, type devmgmt.msc, and press Enter to open Device Manager. Check to see if your devices are listed under IEEE 1394 controllers.
If you do not see the FireWire controller card listed in Device Manager, refer to the following FAQ: https://www.startech.com/support/faqs/technical-support?topic=expansion-cards#pci-pcie-cannot-boot-os-or-detect-windows.
To confirm that Windows detects your expansion card, complete the following:
Your expansion card is listed according to the name of the chipset. To determine the name of the chipset of your expansion card, navigate to www.StarTech.com and look on the Technical Specifications tab for your product.
To confirm that the Mac OS detects your expansion card, complete the following:
Your expansion card is listed according to the name of the chipset. To determine the name of the chipset of your expansion card, navigate to www.StarTech.com and look on the Technical Specifications tab for your product.
It depends on your motherboard. This PCI card is keyed for 5V PCI and PCI-X slots. If your motherboard's PCI or PCI-X slots are keyed for 5V, this will work. If it is keyed for 3.3V, it will not. You can tell which your motherboard is keyed for by the location of the notch on the slot. To confirm whether this PCI card will fit into your PCI-X slot, refer to your motherboard's documentation.
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