I cannot use more than one FireWire device at a time with this card. Is anyone else having the same problem and how do I fix it?
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make sure this is not software limitation. most audio and video production software cannot use more than 1 interface at a time, so it might not be a problem with the card, but the program itself. I personally have never had to plug in more than 1 FireWire device, so can't comment on the card's ability to do this.
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Try updating the drivers. UniBrain makes great drivers for all FireWire cards. Hope this helps! - http://www.unibrain.com/downloads/
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I didn't try more devices with this card myself but SYBAUSA website shows "Ports: 2x 1394B firewire ports 1x 1394A firewire port 1x 1394A firewire internal header (Shared Port)"So I'm thinking if you try using the 1394a ports (port + header) you could only use 1 device at a time.Also, depending on the software used it might default to first device only and need some special setting to use the second. For example, I'm using dvgrab in Linux and on a different system with 2 firewire ports one needs to play with dvgrab command options like -card num, -channel num or -guid hex in order to capture from the desired device. I didn't try more devices with this card myself but SYBAUSA website shows "Ports: 2x 1394B firewire ports 1x 1394A firewire port 1x 1394A firewire internal header (Shared Port)"So I'm thinking if you try using the 1394a ports (port + header) you could only use 1 device at a time.Also, depending on the software used it might default to first device only and need some special setting to use the second. For example, I'm using dvgrab in Linux and on a different system with 2 firewire ports one needs to play with dvgrab command options like -card... » Read More I didn't try more devices with this card myself but SYBAUSA website shows "Ports: 2x 1394B firewire ports 1x 1394A firewire port 1x 1394A firewire internal header (Shared Port)"So I'm thinking if you try using the 1394a ports (port + header) you could only use 1 device at a time.Also, depending on the software used it might default to first device only and need some special setting to use the second. For example, I'm using dvgrab in Linux and on a different system with 2 firewire ports one needs to play with dvgrab command options like -card num, -channel num or -guid hex in order to capture from the desired device. « Show Less
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In response to your question: This Belkin box is great, but in order for the 4 USB connections to work you have to plug in the USB connection to the computer (same is true for the Firewire). Sorry!
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What firewire port do you have on your Mac Mini? If it is the new format then yes, if not then no.
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K. Meagher, A FireWire port is not currently a standard feature for this configuration. However, the system is easily expandable, allowing you to add such functionality.
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What type of firewire did you get to download the video from the camera to the PC? I have tried the Belkin one that others have bought, but the PC doesn't recognize it.
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It sounds like you have a 6-pin firewire cable that is the same size on both ends (i.e., 6-pin on each end). To make this work with the smaller 4-pin firewire input, you will need to get an adapter, although right now it looks like you can by this cable which should solve this problem for less money than it would cost to buy an adapter. If you want to do your own price comparison, here's the adapter:StarTech IEEE-1394 FireWire Adapter 4 Pin - 6 Pin M/F (FIRE46MF)Here's the complete cable that connects 4-pin to 6-pin firewire connections: Canon Firewire Cable (4-Pin to 6 Pin) It sounds like you have a 6-pin firewire cable that is the same size on both ends (i.e., 6-pin on each end). To make this work with the smaller 4-pin firewire input, you will need to get an adapter, although right now it looks like you can by this cable which should solve this problem for less money than it would cost to buy an adapter. If you want to do your own price comparison, here's the adapter:StarTech IEEE-1394 FireWire Adapter 4 Pin - 6 Pin M/F (FIRE46MF)Here's the complete cable that connects... » Read More It sounds like you have a 6-pin firewire cable that is the same size on both ends (i.e., 6-pin on each end). To make this work with the smaller 4-pin firewire input, you will need to get an adapter, although right now it looks like you can by this cable which should solve this problem for less money than it would cost to buy an adapter. If you want to do your own price comparison, here's the adapter:StarTech IEEE-1394 FireWire Adapter 4 Pin - 6 Pin M/F (FIRE46MF)Here's the complete cable that connects 4-pin to 6-pin firewire connections: Canon Firewire Cable (4-Pin to 6 Pin) « Show Less
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Did you try plugging the power adapter directly into the wall and not into a power strip or a battery back-up dohicky? And try using the 400 FireWire cable instead of the 800 Firewire. Or even try the little USB cable which looks like a camera connection on the Hard Drive end.
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You need to be running a supported version of Windows Server or other OS that will let you use both cards at same time i.e. teaming as I described in my review. For some unexplained reason doesn't work with Windows 8.1 though. https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh831648.aspx
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Hi, I have a NUC model DC3217BY, with firewire and I have used the apple thunderbolt adapter with it. For it to work you will need latest Broadcom Ethernet NetXtreme Desktop/Mobile drivers. You can download them from station-drivers web site.This will give you gigabit networks speeds, way fasters transfer rates of the obtained with any USB 2.0 to Ethernet adapter.
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Sorry, but I don't think this mobo supports firewire. You might have to get some sort of converter from usb to firewire. Just search in Amazon: usb to firewire if you need it. You can go to the Gigabyte website to look at the specs: http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4144#sp. I didn't see it in there. BTW, I think firewire only supports up to 800Mbps. USB 2.0 is up to 480Mbps. This mobo has USB3.0 that is 10x faster than USB2.0. I recommend buying USB products in the future so that you have more flexibility. The Lightning port (Apple's Lightning Bolt) supports 10Mbps, the new Lightning 2.0 supports 20Mbps. I don't know of many products supporting that the Lightning port so I think USB is the way to go. Otherwise, you need to buy adapters. Sorry for the late response. Goodluck
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It won't work that way and might cause damage to both pieces of equipment. You need a firewire to USB cable or adapter. Firewire and USB are two different standards/technologies.
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The short, honest answer here is that I really do not know. Given some of the problems that I have experienced with this card, though, I suspect that using two of these in one machine would lead to frustration.
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The card isn't powerful enough. You'll have to go a lot more high-end for a card that supports more than two simultaneous outputs. Look for a Quadro.
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I know it works great on Win7 also. FireWire was part of many XP systems back in the day. so the drivers do exist. Most likely once installed, XP will find the driver. If not, do a windows update and see if one is found then. A few Google searches might find a generic driver out there somewhere too. But yes, it works great with video cameras that have the FireWire interface. Though a single core 32bit XP system will hardly handle the live streaming digital video from the camera. I wasn't too impressed with mine at the time.
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i found that manufacturer says you can only use one system, but some user are using two system without problem. that's what i've found so far.
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You need to be running a supported version of Windows Server or other OS that will let you use both cards at same time i.e. teaming as I described in my review. For some unexplained reason doesn't work with Windows 8.1 though.
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You need to have a FireWire port in your PC. If, you have Mac, the port is already there.