StarTech.com PEX2EC35 manual

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    3.5” Drive Bay PCI Express to Expresscard Adapter PEX2EC35[...]

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    FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits f or a Class B digital device , pursuant to par t 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonab le protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency ener[...]

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    Instruction Manual i Instruction Manual T able of Content s Introduction ................................................................................... 1 Features ...................................................................................... 1 P ackage Contents ....................................................................... 1 I[...]

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    Instruction Manual 1 Introduction Thank you f or purchasing a StarT ech.com 3.5” Drive Bay PCI Express to Expresscard Adapter . This de vice offers the con venience of being ab le to use ExpressCards on a desktop computer , eliminating the cost of having to buy duplicate cards to perf orm the same function among desktop and notebook operating env[...]

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    Instruction Manual 2 Inst allation Installing the PCI Express Card Shut down all pow er connected to the computer , as well as all de vices 1. connected to the computer peripherally (i.e. Pr inters, Monitors , Scanners etc.). As an added step to ensure saf e installation, unplug the power supply from the computer . Remov e the computer cover , allo[...]

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    Instruction Manual 3 Installing the 3.5” Bay Connect the P ower , USB T ype-B-to-10-pin-Header Adapter Cab le 1. (optional) and D VI like Expansion Cable to the appropriate connectors on the rear panel of the 3.5” ExpressCard Bay: Remov e the cover from a 3.5” dr ive ba y , on the front panel of the host 2. computer case, then f eed the remai[...]

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    Instruction Manual 4 Continue to f eed the cables into the computer case (through the open 3. drive ba y), until the ExpressCard Bay is near the opening, then press the ExpressCard Bay into the case so that it is flush with the f ace of the computer case: Once the ExpressCard Bay has been inserted into the computer case, 4. fasten it to the comput[...]

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    Instruction Manual 5 Connect the D VI like Expansion Cable (currently connected to the ExpressCard Bay) to the PCI Express Card. Connect the remaining ends of the power cab les (currently connected to the power port on the back of the ExpressCard Ba y). Connect the remaining end of the USB T ype-B-to-10-pin-Header Adapter Cable to an a vailab le US[...]

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    Instruction Manual 6 Specications Bus T ype PCI Express Form Factor 34 and 54 ExpressCard Maximum Date T ransfer Rate 250 Mbps Connectors: 1x 34/54 ExpressCard Slot 1x Internal USB T ype B male Connector 1x Internal USB Header 1x SP4 male Connector Operating System Support Windows® 2000/XP/Vista™ Mac OSX + Linux[...]

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    Instruction Manual 7 T echnical Suppor t StarT ech.com’ s lifetime technical suppor t is an integ ral par t of our commit- ment to pro vide industr y-leading solutions . If y ou e ver need help with your product, visit www .startech.com/suppor t and access our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads . Warranty Inform[...]

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    StarT ech.com has been making “hard-to-find easy” since 1985, providing high quality solutions to a diverse IT and A/V customer base that spans man y channels, including go vernment, education and industrial f acilities to name just a fe w . We offer an unmatched selection of computer par ts, cables, A/V products, KVM and Ser v- er Management [...]