Product ID: MPEX1394B3
The MPEX1394B3 3-Port Mini PCI Express FireWire Card is a PCI Express to FireWire-800/FireWire-400 adapter that enables you to add external FireWire connectivity on very small form factor or embedded systems. The PCIe FireWire card provides two FireWire-800 ports and one FireWire-400 port, this adapter card supports the latest external FireWire storage devices at data transfer speeds of up to 800 Mbps.
Using the Mini PCI Express (Mini Card) form factor, this adapter card is designed for use in the latest very small form factor computer systems, such as Mini-ITX or custom embedded solutions where a full-sized PCI Express card would not fit.
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Warranty Information | Warranty | 2 Years |
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Connector(s) | 1 - Connector Type(s) | Mini PCI Express x1 (52 pin) |
1 - Internal Ports | LP4 (4 pin; Large Drive Power) | |
1 - External Ports | FireWire 400 (6 pin, IEEE 1394a) | |
2 - External Ports | FireWire 800 (9 pin, IEEE 1394b) | |
Environmental | Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F) |
Storage Temperature | -54°C to 150°C (-65°F to 302°F) | |
Hardware | Ports | 3 |
Interface | FireWire 800 (1394b) | |
FireWire 800 (1394b) | ||
Bus Type | Mini PCI Express | |
Card Type | Low Profile | |
Industry Standards | IEEE-1394/1394A/1394B OHCI PCI Express 1.1 |
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Chipset ID | Texas Instruments - XIO2213B | |
Packaging Information | Package Height | 32.0 mm [1.3 in] |
Package Length | 14.5 cm [5.7 in] | |
Shipping (Package) Weight | 198.0 g [7.0 oz] | |
Package Width | 17.5 cm [6.9 in] | |
Performance | Type and Rate | FireWire 400 IEEE-1394a - 400 Mbit/s |
FireWire 800 IEEE-1394b - 800 Mbit/s | ||
MTBF | 172,480 hours | |
Physical Characteristics | Weight of Product | 91.0 g [3.2 oz] |
Material | Steel | |
Product Length | 50.0 mm [2.0 in] | |
Product Width | 30.0 mm [1.2 in] | |
Product Height | 4.0 mm [0.2 in] | |
Software | OS Compatibility | Windows® 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2016, 2019 macOS 10.6 to 10.15, 11.0 Linux 3.5.x to 4.4.x LTS Versions Only |
Special Notes / Requirements | System and Cable Requirements | Available Mini PCI Express expansion slot (full length) |
Note | Ensure computer case has an available expansion card slot | |
What's in the Box | 1 - Included in Package | Mini PCI Express FireWire card |
Internal Data Cable | ||
4-pin LP4 Molex Adapter Cable | ||
Full Profile Bracket | ||
Video Editing Software CD | ||
Instruction Manual |
Deliver high speed data transfers between your FireWire devices
Deliver high speed data transfers between your FireWire devices
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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.
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