3 Port 2b 1a 1394 PCI Express FireWire Card Adapter
Add 2 native FireWire 800 ports to your computer through a PCI Express expansion slot
Product ID: PEX1394B3
- Two 9-pin FireWire 800 ports, each with transfer rates up to 800Mbps
- One 6-pin FireWire 400 port, each with transfer rates up to 400Mbps
- Built with a native PCI Express chipset, no bridge chip
- Includes low profile/half-height installation bracket
- Internal power connector for high powered FireWire devices
- Compliant with IEEE 1394b and backwards compatible with IEEE 1394a - 2000 as well as 1394-1995 standards
- Plug-and-Play and hot-swap compatible
Overview
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.
The StarTech.com Advantage
- Add 3 FireWire ports to a standard or small form factor (SFF) computer with support for high-powered FireWire devices
- Utilizes a native PCI Express chipset design rather than a bridge chip, ensuring a fast, reliable and cost-effective FireWire expansion
- Backed by a StarTech.com lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support
Applications
Add a high speed FireWire port to a desktop without any FireWire ports
Connect a digital camera to a desktop with a PCI Express slot to download photos and video
Connect a high-speed external hard drive to a PCI Express-enabled system
Technical Specifications
| Product Numbers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ingram Micro New Zealand | 1595346 | |
| UPC Code | 065030825139 | |
| Warranty Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | Lifetime | |
| Hardware | ||
| Bus Type | PCI Express | |
| Card Type | Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.) | |
| Chipset ID | Texas Instruments - XIO2213B | |
| Industry Standards | IEEE-1394/1394A/1394B OHCI PCI Express 1.1 |
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| Interface | FireWire 800 (1394b) | |
| FireWire 400 (1394a) | ||
| Ports | 3 | |
| Performance | ||
| Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 800 Mbps 400 Mbps |
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| Connector(s) | ||
| Connector Type(s) | 1 - PCI Express x1 Male | |
| External Ports | 1 - FireWire 400 (6 pin, IEEE 1394a) Female | |
| 2 - FireWire 800 (9 pin, IEEE 1394b) Female | ||
| Internal Ports | 1 - LP4 (4 pin, Molex Large Drive Power) Male | |
| Software | ||
| OS Compatibility | Windows® 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2016 Mac OS® 10.6 to 10.13 Linux 3.5.x to 4.4.x LTS Versions Only |
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| Special Notes / Requirements | ||
| Note | The software included with this product supports a "typical" driver install only. Custom driver setup requires software purchase from a 3rd party | |
| System and Cable Requirements | PCI Express enabled computer with an available PCI Express x1 slot or higher | |
| Environmental | ||
| Humidity | 0~90% RH | |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F) | |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to 90°C (-4°F to 194°F) | |
| Physical Characteristics | ||
| Product Height | 4.7 in [120 mm] | |
| Product Length | 3.3 in [85 mm] | |
| Product Weight | 1.8 oz [50 g] | |
| Product Width | 0.7 in [18 mm] | |
| Packaging Information | ||
| Shipping (Package) Weight | 0.5 lb [0.2 kg] | |
| What's in the Box | ||
| Included in Package | 1 - PCI Express FireWire Card | |
| 1 - FireWire cable | ||
| 1 - Low Profile Bracket | ||
| 1 - Software CD | ||
| 1 - Instruction Manual | ||
Compatibility
Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2016
Mac OS® 10.6 to 10.13
Linux 3.5.x to 4.4.x LTS Versions Only
Certifications
Product Support
Drivers & Downloads
Manual(s):
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PEX1394B3_Manual_rev2.pdf
English
Compliance Letter(s):
Data Sheet(s)
- PEX1394B3_Datasheet.pdf
English
Frequently Asked Questions
Installation
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.
How to
To confirm that Windows detects your expansion card, complete the following:
- Press the Windows key+R, type devmgmt.msc, and press Enter.
- In Device Manager, under the appropriate heading, confirm that your expansion card is listed and that there isn't an exclamation mark next to it. For example, a USB controller card would be under Universal Serial Bus controllers.
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:
- Click the Apple icon.
- Click About This Mac.
- Click More Info or System Report.
- Under the appropriate heading, confirm that your expansion card is listed and that there isn't an error. For example, a network card would be under Ethernet Cards.
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.
Troubleshooting
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:
- FireWire cables
- FireWire devices
- FireWire controller card
To test your setup components, try the following:
- Use the FireWire cables, devices, and controller card in another setup to see if the problem is with the components or the setup.
- Use a different FireWire cable, device, and controller card in your setup to see if the problem persists. Ideally, you should test a component that you know works in another setup.
When you test the FireWire device and controller card, it is recommended that you do the following:
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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.
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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.
If the FireWire card doesn't function after it has been physically installed in the computer, install the legacy FireWire driver. To install the legacy driver, complete the following:
- Press the Windows key + R.
- Enter devmgmt.msc.
- Click OK.
- In Device Manager, expand IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers.
- Right-click on 1394 OHCI Compliant Host Controller.
- Click Update Driver Software.
- Click Browse my computer for driver software.
- Click Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer.
- Click 1394 OHCI Compliant Host Controller (Legacy).
- Click Next.
- When Windows has finished installing the driver, click Close.
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