StarTech.com PEX2PCI4 User's Manual
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1. StarTech 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 many channels including government education and industrial facilities to name just a few We offer an unmatched selection of computer parts cables A V products KVM and Serv er Management solutions serving a worldwide market through our locations in the United States Canada the United Kingdom and Taiwan Visit www startech com today for complete information about all our products and to access exclusive interactive tools such as the Cable Finder Parts Finder and the KVM Reference Guide StarT ech com makes it easy to complete almost any IT or A V solution Find out for yourself why our products lead the industry in perfor mance support and value2. ExpressCard slot helping to bridge the gap between older PCI expansion cards and motherboards with newer interface capabilities Features Supports 1x 2 5Gb s PCI Express Data Transfer Rates PCI Slots are fully PCI Bus Rev 2 3 Compliant Supports both 5V and 3 3V Add in Cards Supports Windows 2000 2003 XP Vista Package Contents 1x PCI Expansion Bay 1x PCI Express Card e 1x DVI Cable 1xPower Adapter e 1 x Instruction Manual e 1x Driver CD e 1 x Instruction Manual e 1x Screw Kit Accessories Please note that PEX2PCI4 can be connected to a host computer Ex pressCard port using the EC2PCI ExpressCard to PCI adapter in place of the PCI Express Card adapter that is packaged with PEX2PCIA As such if you wish to connect to the PEX2PCIA using an ExpressCard connection EC2PCI is a required accessory Instruction Manual Installation WARNING PEX2PCI4 uses a DVI interface to connect the the PCI Express and PCI components When connecting the PCI expansion board to the PCI Express card please ensure that the DVI port provided by PEX2PCIA is not confused with a DVI port provided by the computer video card as this could damage the video card as well as the PCI Express expansion card and PCI expansion slot board Using the PCI Express Adapter typical The following diagram is a visual depiction of the instructions on the fol lowing page which account for typical installation of the PEX2PCI4 using t
3. PCI Expansion Bay NV StarTech com Making hard to find easy FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turn ing the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Use of Trademarks Registered Trademarks and other Protected Names and Symbols This manual may make reference to trademarks registered trademarks and other protected names and or symbols of third party companies not related in any way to StarTech com Where they occur these references are for ill
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5. e PEX2PCI4 Expansion Box by removing the 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 3 Connect the DVI like connector on the EC2PCI ExpressCard Host Adapter Card to the DVI like port on the rear panel of the PEX2PCI4 Expansion Box 4 Connect the AC Power Adapter to the power port situated to the left of the DVI like input on the rear panel of the PEX2PCI4 main unit 5 Turn on the Expansion Box power using the power switch next to the Expansion Cable then power on the PC system 6 Connect the remaining end of the EC2PCI ExpressCard Host Adapter Card into the unused ExpressCard expansion slot of the host computer then power on the host computer Software Installation If you find the write performance of your PCI Card is not as desired NOTE When performing this step please ensure that the DVI port provided by the PCI Express expansion card is not confused with a DVI port provided by the computer video card as this could damage the video card as well as the PCI Express expansion card and PCI expansion slot board Instruction Manual please install the ExpressBooster software supplied with your card 1 Locate the Setup exe file found on the driver CD Assuming that E is the designation for
6. he included PCI Express Adapter Card For details on how to install PEX2PCI4 using the optional not included ExpressCard adapter in place of the PCI Express adapter please refer to the the section titled Using the ExpressCard Adapter Instruction Manual 1 Turn OFF the computer power before installation and remove the chassis cover from the computer Similarly ensure the PEX2PCIA 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 2 Locate an unused PCI Express slot and remove the corresponding slot cover from rear panel of the computer chassis Retain the screw if applicable used to hold the slot cover in place 3 Align the PCI Express card with the unused PCI Express expansion 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 4 Secure the card to the motherboard and rear chassis using the screw removed in step 2 5 Replace the chassis cover removed in step 1 6 Connect the included DVI like cable to the DVI like port provided by the newly installed PCI Express card Attach the remaining DVI like connector pro
7. ustrative purposes only and do not represent an endorsement of a product or service by StarTech com or an endorsement of the product s to which this manual applies by the third party company in question Regardless of any direct acknowledgement elsewhere in the body of this document StarTech com hereby acknowl edges that all trademarks registered trademarks service marks and other protected names and or symbols contained in this manual and related documents are the property of their respective holders Table of Contents Introduction eere case desired ets ciere etin 1 ril T 1 Package Contents eere rne nter nba nente t iaiaaeaia 1 InstallatiOn eene corio eter cce itc sio iron ts conne ce ect 2 Using the PCI Express Adapter typical ssssss 2 Using the ExpressCard Host Adapter Card s 4 Software Installation Specifications me M EC2PCI optional Accessory Products from StarTech com 8 Technical Support 5 eeoritienit bereiten ctetrenantecies 9 Warranty Information eee ee nennen nennen nnn 9 Instruction Manual Introduction Thank you for purchasing a StarTech com PCI Express to Four Slot PCI Expansion Bay This product allows you to add PCI expandability to your computer using an available PCI Express or
8. vided by the cable to the PCI Expansion Bay DVI port 7 Open the top cover of the PEX2PCI4 Expansion Box by removing the 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 8 Connect the AC Power Adapter to the power port situated to the left of the DVI like input on the rear panel of the PEX2PCI4 main unit 3 Instruction Manual 9 Turn on the Expansion Box power using the power switch next to the Expansion Cable then power on the PC system 10 Once the Expansion Box has successfully been connected to the host computer proceed to the section titled Software Installation Using the ExpressCard Host Adapter Card The following diagram is a visual depiction of the instructions on the following page which account for installation of the PEX2PCIA using the accessory EC2PCI ExpressCard Adapter must be purchased sepa rately 1 Turn OFF the computer power before installation Since both the PC system and the Expansion Box are self powered you need to follow Instruction Manual 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 2 Open the top cover of th
9. your CD DVD ROM drive double click on E Utility ExpressBooster to launch the setup program 2 Follow the setup on screen instructions ensure that there is a Bg pi Drivers 2 15 E checkmark next to PCI Express Card for Desktops Servers only leave the ExpressCard item un checked Proceed with any further on screen instructions to complete the installation Please select the system for the installation Express Card ra Notebooks Instruction Manual Specifications Bus Type PCI Connectors PCI Expansion Box 1 x DVI D dual link Female Connector PCI Express Card 1 x DVI D dual link female connector Form Factor PCI Express x1 Power Adapter 1x 12V DC 3 Amp OS Support Windows 2000 2003 XP Vista Regulatory Certifications CE FCC ROHS EC2PCI optional Bus Type ExpressCard Connectors 1x DVI D Male Connector 1x ExpressCard Connector OS Support Windows 2000 XP 2003 Vista Mac OS X and up Regulatory Certifications CE FCC ROHS Instruction Manual Accessory Products from StarTech com Contact your local StarTech com dealer or visit www startech com for cables or other accessories that will help you get the best performance out of your new product P mA EC2PCI ExpressCard Connection Cable For PEX2PCI4 p GE PEX2EC PCI Express to ExpressCard Adapter Instruction Manual Technical
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