TITLE
    Apple FireWire Kit: Computer Will Not Start Up If PCI Card Not Powered
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11/19/99
11/19/99
TOPIC

    When starting up my Power Macintosh G3 that has a FireWire PCI card installed, the computer hangs during startup. Why is this happening?

DISCUSSION

    Your computer may hang or freeze during the startup process when a FireWire PCI card is installed without power being applied to it. The FireWire PCI card must have power going to it to ensure the computer starts up properly. The Apple FireWire Kit comes with a 2-meter power cable. Make sure this cable is connected to the FireWire PCI card and to a proper power source like the power supply in your computer.

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Product Area: Computers
Category: Cards
Sub Category: Graphic/Video Cards

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