What operating systems does this work with?

I forgot to mention I am using a Dell XPS 8500 running Windows 7 Professional. Don't ask Dell for support with this, they're fairly useless as far as I'm concerned.

What operating systems is this FireWire card compatible with?

The FireWire card is compatible with Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Server 2003 and Mac OS 10.2.4 and up.

What is the data transfer rate of this FireWire card?

The data transfer rate of this FireWire card is 800/400/200/100 Mbps.

How many ports does this FireWire card provide?

This FireWire card provides 2 FireWire 800 ports and 1 FireWire 400 port.

Can I connect and disconnect devices while the system is still running?

Yes, the product supports hot-swapping, allowing you to connect and disconnect devices without powering down the system.

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StarTech 3 Port 2b 1a PCI Express 1394 FireWire Adapter Card

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Model: PCIe 1394b

PCI 1394a
PCIe 1394b

Add 2 native FireWire 800 ports to your computer through a PCI Express expansion slot
PCI Express FireWire Card
PCI Express 1394a
PCIe FireWire Card
PCIe 1394
4 Port FireWire 800 / 400 Card
Native Single Chip
PCI-e FireWire Adapter Card
Add 2x 1394b FW 800 and 1x 1394a FW 400 Ports

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Add 2 native FireWire 800 ports to your computer through a PCI Express expansion

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Brand	StarTech.com
Model	PEX1394B3

Details
Type	PCI Express to 1394 Card
External USB Ports	PCI Express
External 1394 Ports	3x 1394 Ports
Standard	1394A/1394B
Data Transfer Rate	800/400/200/100 Mbps
Operating Systems Supported	Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Server 2003, Mac OS 10.2.4 and up

Features
Features	Compliant with 1394 Open Host Controller Interface Specification 1.1 Hot-swapping feature allows you to connect and discount devices without powering down the system Maximum data transfer rate of 800 Mbps

Dimensions & Weight
Weight	0.45

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First Listed on Newegg	February 07, 2026

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