Product ID: PEX1394B3
This 3 Port PCI Express FireWire adapter card can be installed in a PCI Express slot to add two IEEE1394b (FireWire 800 - 9 pin) ports and one IEEE1394a (FireWire 400 - 6 pin) port, providing broad compatibility with a wide range of FireWire devices (e.g. DV camcorders, external hard drives, digital cameras, etc.).
The 2b, 1a card features a native (single chip) PCI Express chipset - resulting in faster, more reliable and cost effective performance than expansion cards that utilize a "bridge" chip.
Warranty Information | Warranty | Lifetime |
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Connector(s) | 1 - Connector Type(s) | PCI Express x1 |
1 - Internal Ports | LP4 (4 pin; Large Drive Power) | |
2 - External Ports | FireWire 800 (9 pin, IEEE 1394b) | |
1 - External Ports | FireWire 400 (6 pin, IEEE 1394a) | |
Environmental | Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F) |
Storage Temperature | -20°C to 90°C (-4°F to 194°F) | |
Humidity | 0~90% RH | |
Hardware | Ports | 3 |
Interface | FireWire 800 (1394b) | |
Bus Type | PCI Express | |
Card Type | Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.) | |
Interface | FireWire 400 (1394a) | |
Industry Standards | IEEE-1394/1394A/1394B OHCI PCI Express 1.1 |
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Chipset ID | Texas Instruments - XIO2213B | |
Packaging Information | Package Height | 41 mm [1.6 in] |
Package Length | 21.3 cm [8.4 in] | |
Shipping (Package) Weight | 212 g [7.5 oz] | |
Package Width | 14.8 cm [5.8 in] | |
Performance | Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 800 Mbps 400 Mbps |
MTBF | 149,905 hours | |
Physical Characteristics | Weight of Product | 48 g [1.7 oz] |
Material | Steel | |
Product Length | 85 mm [3.3 in] | |
Product Width | 18 mm [0.7 in] | |
Product Height | 12 cm [4.7 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 | PCI Express enabled computer with an available PCI Express x1 slot or higher |
Note | The software included with this product supports a "typical" driver install only. Custom driver setup requires software purchase from a 3rd party | |
What's in the Box | 1 - Included in Package | PCI Express FireWire Card |
FireWire cable | ||
Low Profile Bracket | ||
Software CD | ||
Instruction Manual |
Deliver high speed data transfers between your FireWire devices
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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