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PCI FireWire 800 Card PCI1394B_3 Instruction Manual Actual product may vary from photo 3 Port IEEE- 1394B FireWire 800 PCI Card with Multiple Connector Support and Digit al Video Editing Kit.
FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing a StarT ech.com FireWire 800 card. Now you don’t have to worry about having the right kind of FireWire port or fumbling with adapters for your devices: this card features 9-pin FireWire 800 ports, as well as a 6-pin FireWire 400 port to support the the full range range of FireWire devices.
Installation W ARNING! PCI cards, like all computer equipment, can be severely damaged by static electricity . Be sure that you are properly grounded before opening your computer case or touching your PCI card. StarT ech.com recommends that you wear an anti-static strap when installing any computer component.
Specifications *The card must be placed in a 64-bit PCI slot for a 800 Mbits/sec. data transfer speed. In a 32-bit PCI slot, the card defaults to 400 Mbits/sec. as the data transfer speed for all attached peripherals, including FireWire 800 devices. Accessory Products from StarTech.
Technical Support StarT ech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit www .startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads.
Revised: 18 August 2004 (Rev . B) About StarTech.com StarT ech.com is “The Professionals’ Source for Hard-to-Find Computer Parts”. Since 1985, we have been providing IT professionals with the quality products they need to complete their solutions.
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