FireWire/Intel/Antec Frustration

[aceline]

I recently purchased one of the new Antec cases which include USB & FireWire access from the front of the case. The problem - I only build rigs with Intel motherboards - none of which currently provide IEEE 1394 on-board.

Since I wasn't sure how the front ports were configured, and Antec can't seem to return my calls, I went ahead and made the purchase anyway. I also purchased a SIIG FireWire PCI card (2 & 1) thinking that the internal port might be the answer. I was hoping the header's connector would be a standard 6-pin config - but that would have been too easy. Instead, the connection is split - each of the pins has it's own connector, waiting to be plugged into a 3rd party mobo.

Is there any way to mod the connector from the case to access the internal port on the card? Does anyone know of a "separate to standard" 6-pin adapter cable? Or is it easy enough to do myself?

 

[mechBgon]

I suggested to AntecCSR that Antec might want to make an adapter that allows their internal wiring to plug into a FireWire card's standard internal port, and AntecCSR said something to the effect that they're looking into it already. I don't see it listed on the Antec site as an accessory yet. I hope they do kick one out for us, however.

 

[aceline]

Thanks for the encouraging reply. At least they returned your call.

 

[mechBgon]

Actually, it was here on the Forums. Just send a Private Message to AntecCSR, he/she/they hang out here and field questions every few days.

 

[AntecCSR]

Actually I try to check every business day, although normally only in the morning.

I'll bug PD some more to get the adapter. I'm not sure why we haven't gotten it yet.

AntecCSR