can anyone tell me how to fit the firewire component into my pc ... in plain laymans terms please a. s. a. p
2007-10-24 04:02:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
Assuming you want to install a FIREWIRE CARD to the PC, and basing this on a DESKTOP type system not a laptop
Power PC OFF; LEAVE powerer cable attached.
Open case, remove the lid.
TOUCH CASE METAL to earth yourself.
Take Firewire card.
Locate a free PCI slot (white usually)
Remove blanking panel on back of PC if required, and slot card into the white slot.
Press down firmly
Install securing screw in back panel
Close case
As windows boots, insert the CD it came with and follow the software instructions on the install guide it comes with
2007-10-24 04:10:03 · answer #1 · answered by stu_the_kilted_scot 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have to have a firewire port on your motherboard. If you do not have one, you will not be able to use firewire on that PC, unless you add one. Which involves opening your PC case and installing it.
2007-10-24 11:06:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get a card that plugs in to a pci slot just like any other card...
2007-10-24 11:06:21 · answer #3 · answered by Shwaa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I could explain it
But here is a website to show you how easy it is http://www.directron.com/fireguide.html
But do it at your own risk its easy but if you did something wrong,its going to cost you more than it would of been for a pro to do it
And her is a vid guide http://www.associatedcontent.com/video/3244/how_to_install_a_firewire_card_for.html
2007-10-25 16:14:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋