1. I have a FireWire Hard Drive for my PC. What drivers do I need?

No additional software is needed. The FireWire card will recognize the device and Windows will install a FireWire driver for it.

2. Why won’t my FireWire device work correctly when connected to a Sony VAIO laptop, when it has a S200 ILINK port instead of a S400 ILINK port?

The S200 port is designed for cameras and other non-mass storage devices. Full mass storage support will ONLY work with the S400 port on the VAIO. This is not an upgradeable item. Contact Sony for compatibility questions.

3. The included FireWire (IEEE 1394) cable has a connector that is too large to fit in my laptop's IEEE 1394 port.

The cable we include is the universal standard for all manufacturers (both computers and devices), except for a few laptop models. Primarily these exceptions are the Sony VAIO, Vision Notebooks, some Dell Latitude's. These use the 4-pin FireWire "S400" FireWire connection which is a smaller 4-pin connector typically for DV camcorders/cameras. You will need to purchase a separate cable that is compatible with your computer or an adapter for your existing cable.

4. Can I run a FireWire device on Windows 98 or NT?

No. Only Windows 98SE (Second Edition), Windows 2000, Windows ME and Windows XP support FireWire

5. Can I boot off of my FireWire Drive?

No. The PC does not support booting from FireWire devices at this time.