[ IEEE 1394 CONTROLLER // EXPANSION CARDS ]
Delock 89305
PCIe FireWire card with two IEEE 1394b 800-Mb/s ports and one 1394a port. Verify the exact board label and revision before service.
MODEL SCOPE: Delock 89305. Specification distinctions below identify 1394a/1394b rates, physical bus and power limitations; host OS and driver support can change by revision and release.
Specifications and compatibility
| Exact model / SKU | Delock 89305 |
|---|---|
| Controller chipset | Texas Instruments XIO2213B IEEE 1394 controller, per Delock product information. |
| PCI bus / lanes | PCI Express x1. |
| IEEE 1394a rate | IEEE 1394a / FireWire 400 support through the 6-pin port and bilingual 1394b ports, up to 400 Mb/s. |
| IEEE 1394b rate | IEEE 1394b / FireWire 800, up to 800 Mb/s with compatible link partners and cables. |
| Ports and connectors | Two external 9-pin 1394b connectors and one external 6-pin 1394a connector. |
| Power / bus-power notes | The 6-pin/bilingual connectors may carry bus power only as implemented by the card and supported by host supply; Delock’s cited product description does not establish a universal per-port current limit. No separate auxiliary power input is specified there. |
| OS driver compatibility | Install the Delock-supported driver if the exact OS needs one; otherwise compatibility depends on an available OHCI 1394 driver. Confirm OS version and application support with the host vendor before relying on legacy devices. |
| Host compatibility | PCI Express x1 slot; verify bracket/clearance, device/cable generation and available OHCI driver. A PCIe slot is required; conventional PCI is not compatible. |
Installation and archival notes
- Match the card’s printed model/revision and connector layout to the cited maker documentation; do not infer a controller IC or current limit from the connector alone.
- IEEE 1394 link rate is negotiated with the peripheral and cable. A FireWire 800 connector does not make a 400-Mb/s device or cable operate at 800 Mb/s.
- Use ESD precautions; validate system bus wiring, driver version, peripheral power source, and application-level compatibility before replacing a working legacy host.
Manufacturer and standards sources
- Delock — 89305 product specificationsManufacturer product reference for the named part; check the specific board revision and documentation availability.
- Delock — 89305 datasheetAdditional maker documentation or official model-family reference.
- IEEE — IEEE 1394-2008 standardIEEE 1394 bus/protocol standard reference; card-level details are in the manufacturer documentation.
- Linux kernel — FireWire subsystem documentationOHCI/FireWire software-driver reference; platform-specific support remains OS-release dependent.