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| Just 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.
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Yes, it is important,the connector is there to supply the extra power from the system
Otherwise if your camcorder,etc draws more power than the system can supply,BANG.
DS3R: E8200: 4gb Memory:8800GTS-640mb.
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| I suppose its obvious but need to be sure,Thanks.
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Have a look at this link. http://www.howstuffworks.com/firewire.htm
As you can see you are looking at 1.5amps from a computer to a unpowered device and anything from 8 to 32 volts.
DS3R: E8200: 4gb Memory:8800GTS-640mb.
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| Well, 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.
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