Fire wire port on my computer?

[BkCountrySkrMO2]

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?

 

[BigJew]

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.

 

[BkCountrySkrMO2]

good thanks so so much i was sweating thinking i wouldn't be able to upload from miniDV

 

[[steez]wrecka18]

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.

 

[SIX]

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.

 

[freeskibum82]

regardless of motherboard.. the PCI card for firewires should work regardless. you just may need to install specific drivers for it.

 

[SIX]

specific drivers... like what? Can you be more specific before I decide to buy a new pci card from dell.com?

 

[Itsbackfliptime]

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.

 

[SIX]

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