InstantForum.NET v4.1.4Micro Mart Forumhttp://forum.micromart.co.uk/forums@micromart.co.ukSat, 22 Nov 2008 18:40:44 GMT20http://forum.micromart.co.uk/Topic299329-34-1.aspxWell, I have failed to get the system to detect this card with and without a power supply to it, I have looked at new ones none of which appear to come with a cd (driver?) or socket to supply power, I have decided to get a cheap one online and see if it works. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:18:43 GMTyeoboyhttp://forum.micromart.co.uk/Topic299329-34-1.aspxHave a look at this link. http://www.howstuffworks.com/firewire.htm<br><br>As you can see you are looking at 1.5amps from a computer to a unpowered device and anything from 8 to 32 volts.Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:04:33 GMTnightlighthttp://forum.micromart.co.uk/Topic299329-34-1.aspxI suppose its obvious but need to be sure,Thanks.Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:57:34 GMTyeoboyhttp://forum.micromart.co.uk/Topic299329-34-1.aspxYes, it is important,the connector is there to supply the extra power from the system<br>Otherwise if your camcorder,etc draws more power than the system can supply,BANG.<br><br><br>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:51:05 GMTnightlighthttp://forum.micromart.co.uk/Topic299329-34-1.aspxJust built a system based on a 7200 and DS3R board, It does not have firewire, I had a pci card lurking and have discovered a 4 pin power socket on it, Anybody know if it requires this source as I will be connecting an expensive camcorder to it.Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:21:24 GMTyeoboy