For all the Dell laptop users with the known firewire audio problem, and the unlucky ones to have models with non-working pc-card (card-express) slot, like I do, don´t worry...there is a solution out there......Just buy HP.......
Stop trying to find a solution, because Dell is not to be used with Pro Tools, Cubase, Nuendo or any professional audio programs. Sucks to be us, unhappy Dell owners.