Adaptec firewire cards
[436 byte] By [Danielc1] at [2007-11-9 12:40:21] 
Ive been having alot of problems getting connected to ipod, ive tried everything there is to try and have resorted to my last option which is buying a different firewire card. I decided upon the adaptec 4300 after ashawly recommended it , my question is. Does anyone use the adaptec 4300 firewire card with windows xp because when ive been looking at the product online there is no mention that it is compatible with this OS. Thanx alot
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# 1 Re: Adaptec firewire cards
I know our fearless Mod, Kurt uses an Adaptec4300 on XP. Loves it from what I'm told.Adam
ashawley at 2007-11-15 17:06:20 >
# 2 Re: Adaptec firewire cards
I also use an Adaptec 4300 on WinXP. No Probs whatsoever. Just plug and play!ToddW at 2007-11-15 17:07:20 >
# 3 Re: Adaptec firewire cards
All ordered now thanx for the replys. Just hope that it was my firewire card that was the problems :D ohwell if it wasant theres gonna be 1 less ipod in the world cos ill smash its face in.Danielc1 at 2007-11-15 17:08:29 >
# 4 Re: Adaptec firewire cards
what a disturbing thoughtdeftdrummer1 at 2007-11-15 17:09:24 >
# 5 Re: Adaptec firewire cards
I've been having problems with my ipod skipping the first song I cue up and going right to the 2nd song and when I called Apple Care the first thing they asked me is what Firewire card I'm using. I'm using an Adaptec4300 and he said there is actually 3 of them and only one of them works well. Apparently the other 2 aren't Windows certified. I no longer have the box so I'm not sure if mine is or not. Anyone have an idea on how I can check? Seems kind of silly that there would be 3 different cards with the same model # and only 1 of them is Windows certified. I'm not convinced this is what is causing the problem either.tools at 2007-11-15 17:10:23 >
# 6 Re: Adaptec firewire cards
I use the texas instruments firewire card and it works like a charm. Costs about $56 too.deftdrummer1 at 2007-11-15 17:11:33 >
# 7 Re: Adaptec firewire cards
pic of box/card PLEASEdarkpiece at 2007-11-15 17:12:26 >
# 8 Re: Adaptec firewire cards
I also use the adaptec 4300 with XP, and have had no problems recently. When I first started using my ipod, I had some trouble, but I don't think it was the firewire card. It seemed to be related to a format issue. I have had no trouble since I got my ipod up and running.BTW, I have a 15gb ipod and a 2.4 ghz dell 8250
donnyfire at 2007-11-15 17:13:30 >
# 9 Re: Adaptec firewire cards
Originally posted by donnyfire I also use the adaptec 4300 with XP, and have had no problems recently. When I first started using my ipod, I had some trouble, but I don't think it was the firewire card. It seemed to be related to a format issue. I have had no trouble since I got my ipod up and running.
BTW, I have a 15gb ipod and a 2.4 ghz dell 8250
did you format the comp or the ipod... and if so the ipod, how did you format it?
darkpiece at 2007-11-15 17:14:28 >
# 10 Re: Adaptec firewire cards
for those using the TI/Adaptec card, what transfer speed are you seeing? I'm only seeing 0.71MBPS. Seems slow.Aqualung at 2007-11-15 17:15:29 >
# 11 Re: Adaptec firewire cards
I have the adaptec card and I usually get over 4mbps once she gets rolling a little. Sometimes it gets as high as 5.5 MBPSBigIzz at 2007-11-15 17:16:28 >
# 12 Re: Adaptec firewire cards
Originally posted by BigIzz I have the adaptec card and I usually get over 4mbps once she gets rolling a little. Sometimes it gets as high as 5.5 MBPS
Or are you using a Windows-formatted iPod?
Aqualung at 2007-11-15 17:17:37 >
# 13 Re: Adaptec firewire cards
5-6 MB/sec w/my Adaptec 4300 and MC9.Adam
ashawley at 2007-11-15 17:18:32 >
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