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Fire wire port on my computer?

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BkCountrySkrMO2
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how do i locate the fire wire port on my desktop? What does it look like? If there isn't one, can i install one or get an adapter?
Oct 10 2006 7:59PM
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BigJew
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You can Get A PCI card that will do firewire so don't worry if you don't have one. It looks like the middle whitish one in this picture.
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Oct 10 2006 8:11PM
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BkCountrySkrMO2
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good thanks so so much i was sweating thinking i wouldn't be able to upload from miniDV
Oct 10 2006 8:12PM
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[steez]wrecka18
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What card you can get depends in large part on what type of computer you have. If you've got one you made yourself or by a 3rd party, it's really no big deal. But if you've got a Dell or HP, you need to order a certified part straight from them. I know Dells especially are iffy with what is and isn't compatible with their chassis.
Oct 11 2006 1:14PM
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SIX
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damn that sucks! I have a Dell and I just got a pci card from the source by cc and it didn't work! Just found out why. Thanks.
Oct 11 2006 2:31PM
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freeskibum82
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regardless of motherboard.. the PCI card for firewires should work regardless. you just may need to install specific drivers for it.
Oct 12 2006 4:23PM
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SIX
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specific drivers... like what? Can you be more specific before I decide to buy a new pci card from dell.com?
Oct 12 2006 4:35PM
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Itsbackfliptime
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if your computer has pci slots (almost all pc's do) then you can put in a pci firewire card. If it doesnt come with the driver for it you'll be able to download it from the cardmakers website.

What I mean is if it fits in your computer it should work.
Oct 13 2006 1:09PM
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SIX
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ok thanks! It does fit in my pc's pci slot, but the computer won't recognize it, it's like if I don't have a PCI card. I'll try to go on the maker's website. Thanks
Oct 13 2006 2:37PM
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