Hi there! I'm new here.
My problem:
I have a Compaq Deskpro-EN PIII-550 10GB-HD 192MB-RAM WinXP Pro
When I install a PCI Firewire host adapter (3x 6pin external/1x 6pin internal) my computer will no longer POST. powers up, fans on, can hear HD spin up, but then that's it, no reading from HD, no video either.
I've tried to remove all the other PCI cards (except video), but still won't POST with the Firewire.
Will POST and boot up with both the NIC and USB 2.0 host card installed(and with each seperately), but not with the Firewire.

What's strange is that the same card will work fine in my other desktop (kid's) PIII450 Dell Optiplex w/128MB RAM. This other desktop will also work with the USB2.0 card. It has onboard video and NIC.

Any suggestions on how to get the system to work with the Firewire card? MY Cpq has an AGP slot, so maybe I could get an AGP video card and remove all the other PCI cards?

Thanks,
Matt