Instruction Manual
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Turn OFF the computer power before installation, and remove the
1.
chassis cover from the computer. Similarly, ensure the PEX2PCI4 is
not powered at this time.
Since both the PC system and the Expansion Box are self-powered,
you need to follow the correct ON/OFF sequence as follows:
Power Off Sequence:
Power off your PC system, then the Expansion
Box
Power On Sequence:
Power on the Expansion Box first, then power
on your PC system.
Locate an unused PCI Express slot and remove the corresponding slot
2.
cover from rear panel of the computer chassis. Retain the screw (if
applicable) used to hold the slot cover in place.
Align the PCI Express card with the unused PCI Express expansion
3.
slot. Applying pressure evenly across the top edge of the expansion
card, firmly but gently insert the card into the slot, ensuring that the
card is properly aligned with the rear panel slot.
Secure the card to the motherboard and rear chassis, using the screw
4.
removed in step 2.
Replace the chassis cover (removed in step 1).
5.
Connect the included DVI-like* cable to the DVI-like port provided by
6.
the newly installed PCI Express card. Attach the remaining DVI-like
connector provided by the cable to the PCI Expansion Bay DVI port.
Open the top cover of the PEX2PCI4 Expansion Box by removing the
7.
screws.
There are four 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 replace the top cover of the Expansion Box.
Connect the AC Power Adapter to the power port (situated to the left
8.
of the DVI-like input) on the rear panel of the PEX2PCI4 main unit.
