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LinksTek 4-Ports 1394A PCIE FireWire 400 Expansion Card for Windows Desktop PCs, 3X 6Pin and 1X 4Pin 1394A 400Mbps Ports, with 4Pin-6Pin 1394A Cables and Low Profile Bracket (PCIE-1394A)

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Product Dimensions 4.72"L x 2.56"W x 0.71"H
Style 4-Ports PCIE Firewire 1394A Card
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  • 1. PCIE-1394A will allow users add 4X 1394A (3X 6Pin and 1X 4Pin) interface on Windows desktop PCs and industrial devices for 1394A devices data transfer. Help users light up old type 1394A devices on new PCs and import data from old device such and DV camcorders.
  • 2. Supports IEEE 1394A FireWire 400 datalink protocol, each 1394A interface will get 400Mbps (50MB/S) max data transfer rate. Auto detect 1394A firewire devices and negotiates the connection speed to 100Mbps, 200Mbps, 400Mbps.
  • 3. Compatible with IEEE 1394-1995, 1394a-2000, 1394A OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface) 1.1 standard interface devices, such as Digital Cameras, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM Drive, DV Camcorders, Hard Drives, Media Equipment, 1394A Video Devices, 1394A Audio Devices and Printers.
  • 4. Plug and Play on Windows 98, 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11 (32/64bit) and Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012R2, 2012, 2008R2, 2008, 2003R2, 2003 (32/64bit). Please NOTE: Due to setting issue, some PCs need to install Windows Legacy Driver.
  • 5. PCIE 1.1 standard, PCIE X1 interface, will provide 2.5Gbps bandwidth for all 4-Ports 1394A card. PCIE 1.1 standard, will work on PCIE 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 standard. PCIE X1 interface, will works on PCIE X1, X2, X4, X8, X16 slot.
  • 6. ATTENTION: PCIE-1394A using PCIE X1 interface, users must check if PC have at least one empty PCIE slot before purchase.
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Product Description

PCIE parallel port cards IEEE 1284 DB25 parallel port cards

PCIE to 4-Ports 1394A Firewire 400 Expansion Card, IEEE 1394A OHCI 1.1 Interface for Cameras, DV Camcorders

The LinksTek PCIE-1394A will allow users add 4X Firewire 400 1394A interface on Windows desktop PCs and industrial devices. It is based on VIALab VT6315 PCIE to Firewire 400 host controller. Provide 3X 6Pin 1394A and 1X 4Pin 1394A ports, Supports IEEE 1394A FireWire 400 datalink protocol, each 1394A interface will get 400Mbps (50MB/S) max data transfer rate. Auto detect 1394A firewire devices and negotiates the connection speed on 100Mbps, 200Mbps, 400Mbps.Compatible with IEEE 1394-1995, 1394a-2000, 1394A OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface) 1.1 standard interface devices, such as Digital Cameras, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM Drive, DV Camcorders, Hard Drives, Media Equipment, 1394A Video Devices, 1394A Audio Devices and Printers.

PCIE parallel port cards IEEE 1284 DB25 parallel port cards

Product Features:

Model: PCIE-1394A

Input Interface: PCIE 1.1 standard, PCIE X1 interface

Output Interface: 3X 6Pin 1394A and 1X 4Pin 1394A interface

Data Transfer Rate: FireWire 400 standard, supports 400Mbps (50MB/S) max data transfer speed

ATTENTION: PCIE-1394A using PCIE X1 interface, users must check if PC have at least one empty PCIE slot before purchase.

Technical Data:

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Firewire 1394A 400Mbps Max Speed

  • Based on VIALab VT6315 the single chip PCIE to 1394A host controller, provide fast and stable connection for 1394A devices.
  • Supports firewire 400 standard, users can get 400Mbps (50MB/S) max connection speed.
  • Auoto negotiate data speed on 100Mbps, 200Mbps, 400Mbps.

Works on Main Stream Windows

  • Plug and Play on Windows 98, 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1,10, 11 (32/64bit) and Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012R2, 2012, 2008R2, 2008, 2003R2, 2003 (32/64bit).
  • Due to PCs setting issue, some PC need to install Windows Legacy Driver.

Safeguard Users Videos Source

  • This PCIE-1394A card will safeguard users videos source and more data on old type PCs DVs ,cameras etc.
  • Save more video source on outdated device such as DVs camcorders etc.

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Compatible with 1394A DVs Camcorders

  • Provide 3X 6Pin and 1X 4Pin 1394A interface for multiple 1394A device connection.
  • Supports 1394A OHCI 1.1 protocol,Will seamless connect to industrial cameras and DVs comcorders, import video source from 1394A devices.

PCIE 1.1 Standard, PCIE X1 Interface

  • Full complaint with PCI Express 1.1 provide 2.5Gbps bandwidth for all 4-Ports 1394A. Will works on PCIE 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, 3.0 standard.
  • PCIE X1 interface degsin will works on PCIE X1, X2, X4, X8, X16 slot.

Supports Slim PCs, Standard Size PCs

  • The PCIE-1394A will comes with full height brancket for standard size PCs and the low profile bracket for slim PCs.
  • Compatible with 2U, 3U computer and server case.

Install this PCIE-1394A Card on Desktop PCs.

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Product Description:

The LinksTek PCIE-1394A will allow users add 4X Firewire 400 1394A interface on Windows desktop PCs and industrial devices. It is based on VIALab VT6315 PCIE to Firewire 400 host controller. Provide 3X 6Pin 1394A and 1X 4Pin 1394A ports, Supports IEEE 1394A FireWire 400 datalink protocol, each 1394A interface will get 400Mbps (50MB/S) max data transfer rate. Auto detect 1394A firewire devices and negotiates the connection speed on 100Mbps, 200Mbps, 400Mbps.Compatible with IEEE 1394-1995, 1394a-2000, 1394A OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface) 1.1 standard interface devices, such as Digital Cameras, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM Drive, DV Camcorders, Hard Drives, Media Equipment, 1394A Video Devices, 1394A Audio Devices and Printers.

Product Features:

Model: PCIE-1394A

Input Interface: PCIE 1.1 standard, PCIE X1 interface

Output Interface: 3X 6Pin 1394A and 1X 4Pin 1394A interface

Data Transfer Rate: FireWire 400 standard, supports 400Mbps (50MB/S) max data transfer speed

ATTENTION: PCIE-1394A using PCIE X1 interface, users must check if PC have at least one empty PCIE slot before purchase.

System Requirements:

Plug and Play on Windows 98, 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11 (32/64bit) and Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012R2, 2012, 2008R2, 2008, 2003R2, 2003 (32/64bit).

NOTE: Due to setting issue, some PCs need to install Windows Legacy Driver.

Package List: 1X PCIE-1394A 1X User Manual 1X Mounting Screw 1X Low Profile Bracket 1X 6-4 Pin 1394A Cable

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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Customers like the performance, ease of installation, and compatibility of the output card. For example, they mention it works perfectly, it's easy to install, and it recognizes the card and installs the drivers automatically. That said, some disagree on quality and recognition.

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107 customers mention76 positive31 negative

Customers like the performance of the card. They say it works perfectly with their Asus Tuff B550 motherboard and their Digidesign 003. It works right out of the box, and seamlessly with Windows 11. It also works great capturing, with extremely low latency. Some customers also mention that it interfaces perfectly, and consumes almost no system resources.

"...Worked exactly as I hoped!" Read more

"...of these LinksTek PCIE FireWire Cards four years ago and it still works flawlessly, no issues...." Read more

"...The card worked for 2 hours and then quit working. I could not get it to work, removed, reinstalled, power on reset, nothing...." Read more

"...No issues with Windows 10. There are some links out there on the internet that provides guidance on how to do the transfer." Read more

50 customers mention47 positive3 negative

Customers find the installation of the output card to be easy. They mention that it can be installed in a few minutes and works right away without installation of drivers. Some say that the card is configurable and can be recognized by the computer and Windows without further installation.

"...It's a simple install on a PCIe motherboard...." Read more

"Card was nicely packed, looked well made. Installed and was recognized by the computer and Windows without an issue. So why not 5 stars?..." Read more

"Easy to install, worked the first time and seemed to handle whatever I threw at it...." Read more

"Easy to install, and my desktop computer running windows 10 recognized the card without issue...." Read more

19 customers mention19 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the compatibility of the card. They mention that it installs without additional drivers, and that the drivers are easily found and installed. Some customers also mention that the card recognizes and installs the drivers automatically. Overall, most are happy with the performance and ease of use of this product.

"...The good was I did not have to load any drivers. It worked, initially, right out of the box. The bad is that it took a 12 hour vacation...." Read more

"Easy install and drivers already in windows 11. Highly recommend" Read more

"...The Legacy driver was installed successfully, the Device Manager does not indicate any error for this PCIE 1394 card...." Read more

"...installed in just a few minutes and worked right away with no installation of drivers. My pc recognized it right away when I turned it on...." Read more

11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the card. They say it is the most affordable PCIe-FireWire adapter card with a chip set compatible with their desktop.

"...can find another one that would out perform this one, and the price is very reasonable." Read more

"...So far, so good. I think it is good value for the price...." Read more

"This was the most affordable PCIe-FireWire adapter card I could find with a chip set compatible with the PreSonus Firepod audio interface...." Read more

"...I picked this card because it was a very reasonable price and had what I needed...." Read more

25 customers mention15 positive10 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the card. Some mention that it's a great piece of hardware, and does its job, while others say that it is not recommended for heavy duty tasks, and the website is worthless.

"Card was nicely packed, looked well made. Installed and was recognized by the computer and Windows without an issue. So why not 5 stars?..." Read more

"...is that if some of the other cards were to fail and generate genuine PCI system error I may not be able to catch that to properly debug...." Read more

"Okay, that's good quality." Read more

"...In a word, great purchase for my intended use." Read more

16 customers mention8 positive8 negative

Customers are mixed about the recognition of the card. Some mention that it installs easy, and the computer recognizes it immediately. However, others say that 64-bit Windows 10 computers will not recognize it.

"...and Windows immediately found and loaded the driver...." Read more

"...At first I could not get Windows to recognize it. I installed and re-installed the card...." Read more

"...I just plugged it in my Windows 10 machine and it recognized the card right away. I was able to capture several hours of video with nary a glitch." Read more

"...However, out of nowhere, it wasn't being detected by any software (HDVSplit, Premiere Pro, Vegas Pro 17)...." Read more

7 customers mention4 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the card. Some mention that it fits perfect into their new 2021 MSI MB, is small and compact, and appreciate the inclusion of 2 sizes for the mounting brackets. However, others say that it didn't fit the Dell Optiplex 380, the bracket didn''t quite fit their computer, and the 4 pin port barely just fits the cable that came with it.

"...First-things-first, it actually fits into a x16 PCI Express slot, which was not the case with two earlier attempts with similar cards...." Read more

"the 4 pin port (the smaller one) barely just fits the cable that came with it. It was very difficult to get in...." Read more

"Fit perfect into my new 2021 MSI MB. Nothing required for old M-Audio FireWire 1814 other than plug in and restart!..." Read more

"...The bracket does not quite fit my computer. But I was able to modify it to fit. My computer runs windows 10...." Read more

4 customers mention2 positive2 negative

Customers are mixed about the speed of the card. Some mention that it's a very fast, low latency interface, while others say that it has a slow process at 1x speed and no fast transfer.

"...Enjoy it. Newer isn't always better. Firewire is still a very fast, low latency interface for certain things." Read more

"...so I could migrate it to a new array - it became incredibly slow during sustained read operations which should be the fastest operation - and every..." Read more

"...Quick and easy installation for Win10. Worked flawless the whole way through and that's a lot of hours...." Read more

"...I used PowerDirector to import, which is a slow process at 1x speed, no fast transfer. But it gets the job done." Read more

Adds Firewire to Win 11 mITX PC DAW
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Adds Firewire to Win 11 mITX PC DAW
Works perfectly in my Windows 11 Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) to add Firewire capability allowing me to use my MOTU Track 16 (and other) recording interface. Firewire unit along with MZHOU PCI-E 1X Interface with Extension Cable was Plug-N-Play but I needed a longer USB cable than the OEM supplied cable. For most, the 12+ inch OEM supplied cable will be adequate. Be advised it is a very special cable if you do need a longer one. I used search parameter "SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Cable - Type A-Male to Mini B 10-Pin Male" and found one that works. Another NOTE - In my application I did not require any additional power connected to the PCI-E extension or the Firewire card I selected. Both items were Plug-N-Play on Windows 11 for me. I have attached pictures and information for your reference and review.
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Jason Hedegard
5.0 out of 5 stars Compatible with Win 11!
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2024
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I plugged in the card to the PCIE slot, (didn’t use the extra accessories that came with it), and Windows immediately found and loaded the driver. I plugged in a Canon Mini DV, a Sony Hi-8 digital camcorder, and. JVC Mini-DV, and Adobe Premiere was able to capture and control the cameras easily without looking for any manufacturer software or drivers. Worked exactly as I hoped!
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tuneman59
5.0 out of 5 stars Old but necessary tech. for some people
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2024
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The title pretty much says it all I think. This is old tech, but necessary for some people. I'm an amateur musician and use an old Sony 8 mm camcorder to record myself and upload to my YouTube channel. The only way I've been able to get a clear video and good sound is by using a FireWire cable. Back when this camera came out FireWire (1394) was superior to USB. That is not the case these days but I still have this old camera and needed a way to plug it in to my brand new desktop. These days these type of ports are typically not seen on new devices. It's a simple install on a PCIe motherboard. My old desktop had two of these ports on the MB but the PC itself is a bit of a dinosaur and I was having issues running editing software. If you're in the same boat and you are using the same type of connection device, this is the way to go. You're other option is to buy a brand new camcorder. Unfortunately, finding a good one that suited my needs was very expensive, so I opted for this. When the camcorder ceases to function and I know longer have this option then it will be a different story.
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GraceHeart Services LLC
5.0 out of 5 stars My Second Time To Purchase This Firwwire Card - A+
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2023
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I purchased my first of these LinksTek PCIE FireWire Cards four years ago and it still works flawlessly, no issues. When I decided to add one to my other studio PC recently, I of course bought this same card. I use these firewire cards for connecting a Sony Digital 8MM camcorder to the PC and transfer the video tapes to digital on my hard drive. These cards have never failed me. I experience zero frame drops when transferring video through the card but I do have a PC with an Intel I9 processor and 128 GB of Ram, and this plays a part in the zero frames dropped. But, as for the firewire card, I don't believe you can find another one that would out perform this one, and the price is very reasonable.
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R Cooper
4.0 out of 5 stars Worked out of the box with Win 10 Pro
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2019
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Card was nicely packed, looked well made. Installed and was recognized by the computer and Windows without an issue. So why not 5 stars? The card worked for 2 hours and then quit working. I could not get it to work, removed, reinstalled, power on reset, nothing. Showed in device manager, but would not see the Camcorder that it had just used well, for over an hour.

Was getting ready to remove and return it, but decided to wait till morning. Next day the card worked and is continuing to work. Hopefully it lasts, but I am still a little nervous that it will quit again. So in a month, after moving a bunch of videos onto my computer, I'll update and either reduce or increase the star rating.

The good was I did not have to load any drivers. It worked, initially, right out of the box. The bad is that it took a 12 hour vacation. Hopefully not again.
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MrBigcow
5.0 out of 5 stars Works Great!
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2024
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I was able to transfer close to a dozen MiniDV tapes worth 130GB of data to my computer using this Firewire expansion card. No issues with Windows 10. There are some links out there on the internet that provides guidance on how to do the transfer.
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John J.
5.0 out of 5 stars Firewire Video
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2024
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Like many, I bought this card to transfer mini-DVC tapes (Canon Optura 300) to my computer through a firewire port. First-things-first, it actually fits into a x16 PCI Express slot, which was not the case with two earlier attempts with similar cards. Once the card is installed, Windows 11 Pro offers three device drivers, with "1394 OHCI Compliant Host Controller (Legacy)" seemingly the most stable. It's easy enough to find the "Legacy" driver through the driver update process if it's not loaded initially. Simply select the option to pick from a list of available drivers on your computer; "Legacy" should be listed with two or three other drivers.
On a related note, I was disappointed to find that recent versions of Vegas Pro do not support the "Capture" of firewire video. Fortunately, I stumbled upon another option, "SCLIVE" (Scenalyzer.Com), which is now free to download. It has a fairly steep learning curve, but after spending a morning experimenting, I'm now plowing through a few dozen DVC tapes.
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G. Innis
5.0 out of 5 stars When you need FireWire this does the job
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2024
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I had to pull video off 20-year-old DV tape. Fortunately I still had the camera, but the only way to get the video into the computer was by FireWire. Good thing this was still for sale.
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JxR
1.0 out of 5 stars So far it seems bulletproof...
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2019
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Easy to install, worked the first time and seemed to handle whatever I threw at it. I was expecting it to be more of a pain in the butt so that was a relief.

Update 5 months later:

I'm saddened to have to reduce this rating to 1 star. About 3 months after I first reviewed this product, I started noticing a decreasing in the speed that my data was transferring - I ran some tests and instead of getting around 200mb/s, I was getting around 30mb/s write speed and roughly double that read speed.

If that had been the only issue, I probably would have only dropped it to a 3 star rating - this is a budget controller and most likely just didn't have the bandwidth for the sort of heavy use that I put it through.

I went ahead and bit the bullet and bought an enterprise class controller at 20x the price of this one - I wasn't even upset, was just going to migrate this card to another computer that doesn't have the same workload and go about my day.

It was when I started moving the data off of the existing drives so I could migrate it to a new array - it became incredibly slow during sustained read operations which should be the fastest operation - and every couple of hours one of the drives would go offline and I'd have to reboot the computer.

This made the data migration a tedious exercise in figuring out what files were copied successfully and then starting a new migration from that file on - and just generally made me question the reliability of the card.

To be fair to the card - if you are just looking to have a couple drives and not a heavy user, and if you do not want any features, it isn't a terrible card for $15 - you could do a lot worse, but I bet for $10-20 more you could also do a lot better.
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