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  • Page 1

    PCI Expansion Bay PEX2PCI4[...]

  • Page 2

    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[...]

  • Page 3

    Instruction Manual i Instruction Manual T able of Contents Introduction ................................................................................... 1 Features ...................................................................................... 1 P ackage Contents ....................................................................... 1 In[...]

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    Instruction Manual 1 Introduction Thank you f or purchasing a StarT ech.com PCI Express to F our Slot PCI Expansion Bay . This product allows you to add PCI e xpandability to your computer , using an av ailable PCI Express or ExpressCard* slot, helping to bridge the gap between older PCI expansion cards and motherboards with newer interf ace capabi[...]

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    Instruction Manual 2 Installation Using the PCI Express Adapter (typical) The follo wing diagram is a visual depiction of the instructions on the fol - lowing page, which account f or typical installation of the PEX2PCI4 using the (included) PCI Express Adapter Card. For details on ho w to install PEX2PCI4 using the optional (not included) ExpressC[...]

  • Page 6

    Instruction Manual 3 T urn OFF the computer power before installation, and remo ve the 1. chassis cov er from the computer . Similar ly , ensure the PEX2PCI4 is not powered at this time . Since both the PC system and the Expansion Box are self-po wered, you need to f ollow the correct ON/OFF sequence as follows: P ower Off Sequence: P ower off your[...]

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    Instruction Manual 4 T urn on the Expansion Box power using the po wer s witch next to the 9. Expansion Cable , then power on the PC system. Once the Expansion Box has successfully been connected to the 10. host computer , proceed to the section titled Software Installation . Using the ExpressCard Host Adapter Car d The follo wing diagram is a visu[...]

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    Instruction Manual 5 the correct ON/OFF sequence as follo ws: P ower Off Sequence: P ower off your PC system, then the Expansion Box P ower On Sequence: P ower on the Expansion Bo x first, then power on your PC system. Open the top cov er of the PEX2PCI4 Expansion Box b y removing the 2. screws . There are four PCI slots in the Expansion Bo x. Fin[...]

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    Instruction Manual 6 please install the ExpressBooster software supplied with y our card. Locate the 1. Setup.exe file f ound on the dr iver CD . Assuming that E: is the designation for y our CD/D VD-ROM drive , double-click on E:Utility ExpressBooster to launch the setup program. Follo w the setup on-screen instructions; ensure that there is a [...]

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    Instruction Manual 7 Specications EC2PCI (optional) Bus Type PCI Connectors PCI Expansion Bo x: 1 x D VI D (dual link) Female Connector PCI Express Card: 1 x D VI D (dual link) female connector Form Factor PCI Express (x1) P ower Adapter 1 x 12V DC, 3 Amp OS Support Windows 2000/2003/XP/ Vista Regulatory Certifications CE, FCC, R OHS Bus Type E[...]

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    Instruction Manual 8 Accessory Product s from StarT ech.com Contact your local StarT ech.com dealer or visit www .star tech.com f or cables or other accessories that will help you get the best perf or mance out of your ne w product. EC2PCI - ExpressCard Connection Cable F or PEX2PCI4 PEX2EC - PCI-Express to ExpressCard Adapter[...]

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    Instruction Manual 9 T echnical Support StarT ech.com’ s lif etime technical suppor t is an integral part of our commit- ment to pro vide industr y-leading solutions . If y ou e ver need help with your product, visit www .star tech.com/suppor t and access our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads . Warranty Informa[...]

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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 off er an unmatched selection of computer par ts, cables, A/V products, KVM and Ser v- er Management[...]