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Firewire Safety

Symptoms this guide addresses

  • Connecting external devices
  1. Use only the 6-pin connector on the 1394 port.
  2. Ensure connected devices are self-powered; the port max output is 3 watts.
  3. If connecting a high-power device like a hard drive, ensure it has its own power supply.

Source: 1212M — v2-1820-1212-en (manual)