PCI Card No Power

[chingd]

This is my first time post here. Sorry if this question had been asked before.

I got a new 30gig. Bought a new PCI 1394 card. Now I can't get power from it.

I follow the instruction in the Q&A that is to press Menu and Play untill I see the Apple logo, then press Forward and Back in the same time and my ipod should be in the force wife wire mood. But after I do so, all I get from my ipod is a big check mark and says is was ok to disconnect.

Now I can only charge through power outlet.

Any help are appriciated.

Thanks Guys.

[ashawley]

So this is definitely a PCI and not a PCMCIA card? You're using this on a Desktop? I've never heard of a PCI card that didn't supply power.

Try switching the PCI slot that your card is plugged into. Some of the PCI slots are bus-powered and this can cause this problem.

Have you ever been able to get it to connect?

Adam

[chingd]

Yes, I'm useing it on desktop. I tried all three slots, none of them give power.

Could it be my ipod setting??

Many thanks

Bobby

[ashawley]

No, there is no setting in the iPod that would change this. Check the specifications of the card on the manufacturer's web site. Some cards have a power plug on them. You can put a power plug from your PCs main power supply to this.

Sorry that probably didn't make sense, but check the PC manufacturer's web site to see if it is powered.

Adam

[chingd]

Yes, you are right. The card need to be powered. I'll have it done later today. Hope this will resolve all the problems.

Thanks a lot. You have been great help.

Bobby