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StarTech.com PEX2PCI4 manual

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    Manual Revision: 04/04/2011 DE: Bedienungsanleitung - de.startech.com FR: Guide de l'utilisateur - fr .startech.com ES: Guía del usuario - es.startech.com IT: Guida per l'uso - it.startech.com NL: Gebruiksaanwijzing - nl.startech.com PT: Guia do usuário - pt.startech.com For the most up-to-date information, please visit: www.startech.co[...]

  • Page 2

    FCC Compliance S tatement This equipment has been tested and found t o comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide r easonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energ[...]

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    Instruction Manual i T able of Con tents Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................1 F eatures .....................................................................................................................................[...]

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    Instruction Manual 1 Introduction Thank you for pur chasing a StarT ech.com PCI Express to F our Slot PCI Expansion Bay. This product allows you to add PCI expandability to your c omputer, using an av ailable PCI Express or ExpressCard* slot, helping to bridge the gap between older PCI expansion car ds and motherboards with newer interface capabili[...]

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    Instruction Manual 2 Installation Using the PCI Express Adapter (typical) The following diagram is a visual depiction of the instructions on the following page , which account for typical installation of the PEX2PCI4 using the (included) PCI Express A dapter Card. For details on how t o install PEX2PCI4 using the optional (not included) ExpressCard[...]

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    Instruction Manual 3 1. T urn OFF the computer power before installation, and remo ve the chassis cover from the computer . Similarly, ensur e the PEX2PCI4 is not powered at this time. Since both the PC system and the Expansion Box are self-po wered, you need to follo w the correct ON/OFF sequence as follows: Pow er O S equence: P ower o your[...]

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    Instruction Manual 4 Using the ExpressC ard Host Adapter Card The following diagram is a visual depiction of the instructions on the following page , which account for installation of the PEX2PCI4 using the (ac cessor y) EC2PCI ExpressCard Adapter (must be purchased separately). 1. T urn OFF the computer power before installation. Since both the PC[...]

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    Instruction Manual 5 2. Open the top cover of the PEX2PCI4 Expansion Bo x by removing the screws. There are f our PCI slots in the Expansion Box. Find an unused slot, remove the “blank” PCI card bracket that was pre-installed from the factory. Insert the PCI card(s) you wish to install, into the available PCI slots, then r eplace the top cover [...]

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    Instruction Manual 6 Syst em requirements Bus Type PCI Connectors PCI Expansion Box: 1 x DVI D (dual link) Female C onnector PCI Express Card: 1 x DVI D (dual link) female connector Form F ac tor PCI Express (x1) Pow er Adapter 1 x 12V DC, 3 Amp OS Support Windows 2000/2003/XP/ Vista/7/ Mac OS X Regulatory Certications CE, FCC, ROHS Bus Type Exp[...]

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    Instruction Manual 7 T echnical Suppor t StarT ech.com’ s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commit-ment to provide industry- leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit www .star tech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and do wnloads. W ar ranty Information [...]

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    Hard-to-nd made easy . At StarT ech.com, that isn ’t a slogan. It ’ s a promise. StarT ech.com is your one -stop source for ev er y connectivity par t you need. F rom the latest technology to legacy products — and all the parts that bridge the old and new — we can help you nd the parts that connect your solutions. We make it easy t o [...]