Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware () I just installed the Adaptec FireConnect 8300 PCI card. (This is Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Adaptor). The card has both 1394 a (400 mbps) and 1394 b (800 mbps) ports. I am interested in the faster speed. Adaptec does not supply drivers with the card and the Microsoft driver 5.1.2600.1106 seems to support only the slower 400 speed even when I connect to a device with the 1394b port. I got most of this info from the device manager.

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Can I get a better driver? When is Microsoft going to come out with the 1394 b driver? Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware () As far as I am aware, Microsoft do not yet have a release-version of the Firewire800 (also known as IEE1394b) driver.

Wrinkles and 'gotchas': 1. Until recently, there was only one Firewire Specification -- which was known as IEEE 1394. Recently, a faster second-generation form of firewire was ratified. This new specification did not get a new number.

The original Firewire Specification is now called Firewire 400 (as its original maximum data-transfer-rate was 400Mb/s). The Technical Specification for Firewire 400 is now called IEEE 1394a. Any *old* information that reads 1394 is now assumed to be read as 1394a. The new Firewire Specification is now called Firewire 800 (as its new maximum data-transfer-rate is 800Mb/s). The Technical Specification for Firewire 800 is now called IEEE 1394b.

From now on it is mandatory for a 1394-specification-document to state the 'a' or 'b' suffix to differentiate between the old and new chips and/or old and new drivers. Note: It is assumed that further Firewire developments will run in a similar vein. (Eg: Firewire 1200 will probably be known as IEEE 1394c.) 4. Currently, the only release-version drivers that support IEEE 1394b of which I am aware are part of Apple OS 10.3 - also known as Panther.

It is my understanding that Windows Firewire 800 support will be rolled out along with the WXP-SP2 release. For now, I recommend using the 1394b-rated chip at the 1394a datarate (the new chips are backwards-compatible with the old drivers at the old datarate). Once the final WXP-SP2 update is released, you will then be able to use your new card at its full datarate. Best I can do for now. Bill MalHenry wrote: > I just installed the Adaptec FireConnect 8300 PCI card. (This is > Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Adaptor). The card > has both 1394 a (400 mbps) and 1394 b (800 mbps) ports.

I am > interested in the faster speed. Adaptec does not supply drivers with > the card and the Microsoft driver 5.1.2600.1106 seems to support only > the slower 400 speed even when I connect to a device with the 1394b > port. I got most of this info from the device manager. Can I get a > better driver? When is Microsoft going to come out with the 1394 b > driver?

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware () Using IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Devices with Windows XP General Troubleshooting for IEEE 1394 Devices and Host Controllers -- Carey Frisch Microsoft MVP Windows XP - Shell/User Be Smart! Protect your PC! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 'MalHenry' wrote in message: news:BF3F7E71-7904-4E45-B37B-3E52D611A664@microsoft.com. I just installed the Adaptec FireConnect 8300 PCI card.

(This is Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Adaptor). The card has both 1394 a (400 mbps) and 1394 b (800 mbps) ports. I am interested in the faster speed. Adaptec does not supply drivers with the card and the Microsoft driver 5.1.2600.1106 seems to support only the slower 400 speed even when I connect to a device with the 1394b port. I got most of this info from the device manager. Can I get a better driver? When is Microsoft going to come out with the 1394 b driver? Thanks.

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware () Try www.unibrain.com. I believe their ubCore 3.1 drivers should be general enough for your Adaptec card with TI chipset. Unibrain sells a Firewire800 PCI card, which I have and which works well with the ubCore drivers, but I believe the drivers should work with your adapter.

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