VIA VT6306 3-Port FireWire 1394a PCI Expansion Card
IEEE 1394a FireWire 400 | Standard PCI Interface | 6-Pin Adapter for DV Camcorders & Audio Interfaces
A genuine VIA VT6306 3-Port FireWire 1394a PCI Adapter Card in Great Condition. Featuring the trusted VIA VT6306 controller chipset, this expansion card adds high-speed IEEE 1394a FireWire 400 ports to your desktop computer, making it the ideal solution for transferring tape footage from MiniDV/DV camcorders, connecting FireWire audio interfaces, or accessing legacy external storage drives.
Key Features
- Reliable VIA VT6306 Controller: Powered by the industry-standard VIA VT6306 host controller, ensuring broad driver compatibility and stable data transfer rates up to 400 Mbps.
- Versatile 3-Port Configuration: Equipped with 6-pin FireWire 1394a connectors (2 external ports and 1 internal port) for flexible internal and external device setups.
- Perfect for Video Capture: Seamlessly transfer digital audio and video from MiniDV, HDV, and Digital8 camcorders directly to your PC video editing software.
- Legacy Hardware Support: Restores high-speed IEEE 1394 connectivity to standard desktop systems, ideal for vintage sound cards, audio interfaces, and external hard drive enclosures.
- Standard PCI Interface: Installs quickly into any available 32-bit legacy PCI slot on desktop motherboards.
Technical Specifications Chipset / Controller VIA VT6306 Host Controller Bus Interface Standard PCI (32-Bit / 33MHz) FireWire Standard IEEE 1394a-2000 / FireWire 400 Data Transfer Rate Up to 400 Mbps (100 / 200 / 400 Mbps supported) Port Count & Type 3 x 6-Pin IEEE 1394a FireWire Ports (2x External, 1x Internal) Form Factor Standard Profile PCI Bracket Compatible Devices DV / MiniDV Camcorders, FireWire Audio Interfaces, External HDDs, Digital Cameras OS Compatibility Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 / 11 (Standard 1394 OHCI drivers) Item Condition Used - Great Condition What's Included
- 1 x VIA VT6306 3-Port FireWire 1394a PCI Expansion Card (Standard Profile)
⚠️ Slot Compatibility & Driver Notice
This expansion card requires a standard legacy PCI slot on your motherboard. It is NOT compatible with PCI Express (PCIe) slots. Please check your motherboard layout prior to purchasing. While Windows includes native 1394 drivers, legacy FireWire video capture software (e.g., WinDV, Premiere, or OBS with legacy 1394 driver selected) may be required for capturing tape media on modern operating systems. Shipping & Collection
Fast Dispatch: Dispatched within 1 business day from our local warehouse facility. All cards are safely packaged in anti-static ESD bags and rigid protective padding to ensure safe transit.
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30-Day Warranty & Returns
Comprehensive Protection: This item is fully covered by our standard 30-Day Warranty to guarantee functional performance and absolute satisfaction upon delivery. This warranty strictly covers inherent manufacturing defects and operational hardware failures under normal use conditions. Coverage becomes immediately void if damage occurs due to physical impact, drops, improper installation, user mishandling, static discharge, or any unauthorized hardware modifications.
Technical Support & Returns: Should you encounter any issues or compatibility conflicts during your active 30-day coverage window, please contact our technical team directly via messaging before opening a formal dispute. We are committed to resolving problems quickly via troubleshooting, exchanges, or refunds. To maintain warranty integrity and prevent fraud, all item serial numbers, internal component codes, and security markings are systematically logged prior to dispatch.
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