IEEE 1394 question.

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I plan to be using this motherboard for my build.

The case I'm using has a 1394 port built in.

Because the motherbaord does not appear to have a dedicated 1394 interface, is there any possible way I can utilize the port on the computer case, possibily via a PCI card?

It's not a big deal. I can always use a PCI card if I find I need a 1394 connection, but it would be nice to actually be able to use the port on the front of the case.

Any ideas?
 
Yah, the DS3R does not have Firewire. The DS3P has Firewire, though.

If you stick with the DS3R, you could add a Firewire card, but make sure it has an onboard header to use your case's front panel expansion ports. Most Firewire cards have internal connectors, but they're not headers. In such cases, you'll need a special cable to convert the header connector into a regular 6-pin connector.

This card from newegg has an internal 6-pin connector:
$5 - SYBA PCI to Firewire 1394a 2+1 ports controller card (VIA) Model SD-VIA-3F
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815124032
But then you'll need something like this: http://www.frontx.com/cpx506.html

So go for something like this instead:
$7 - SYBA IEEE 1394a FireWire PCI Card with Internal 9-pin Header Model SD-VIA-FW1E1H
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815124034
 
Also, I'm assuming a similar product exist for hooking up the front USB ports?

I should’ve thought of this before ordering the board, but this computer will mainly run my flight simulator programs, and all my hardware will simply hook up via the ports on the backside of the case.

However, it is nice to be able to hook a device up to the front ports when you need to.
 
The DS3R rev2.0 has 8 USB2.0 ports on the rear I/O panel. There are also two onboard headers to add 4 more USB2.0 ports (usually from the case's front panel).
 
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