StarTech.com PEX2PCIE4L User manual

PCI and PCI Express
Expansion System
PCI Express to 2 PCI and 2 PCIe
Expansion Enclosure System -
Full Length
PEX2PCIE4L
Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction ..................................................................... 1
Packaging Contents.....................................................................1
System Requirements .................................................................1
Installation....................................................................... 1
Hardware Installation...................................................................1
Driver Installation.........................................................................4
ExpressBoost ..............................................................................4
Specifications.................................................................. 5
Technical Support........................................................... 6
Warranty Information ...................................................... 6

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Introduction
Packaging Contents
1 x Metal Expansion Enclosure•
1 x PCI Express host card•
1 x DVI expansion cable•
1 x Power Adapter•
1 x Screw kit•
1 x Driver CD•
1 x Instruction Manual•
System Requirements
PCI Express enabled computer system•
Microsoft Windows• ®2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista, Mac OS®X, Linux®
Installation
Hardware Installation
NOTE: Please note that this product does NOT support hot-plugging
by means of the Expansion Cable.You can NOT connect or disconnect
the expansion cable unless you power off your system first.
Turn OFF the system power before installation. Since both the1.
computer system and the Expansion Box are self-powered, you
need to follow the correct ON/OFF sequence as follows:
Power Off Sequence: Power off the computer system then the•
Expansion Box.
Power On Sequence: Power on the Expansion Box first, then•
power on the computer system.

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Remove the chassis cover from your computer.2.
Locate an unused PCI Express slot (typically white and smaller) and3.
remove the corresponding slot cover from the rear of the computer
chassis. NOTE: the Host card uses a PCIe x1 connector, so it can
be installed into any sized PCIe slot (ie. x1, x4, x8, x16, etc.)
Plug the PCIe add-in card to the unused PCI Express expansion slot4.
and attached the card bracket to the computer chassis with a screw.
Put the chassis cover back on the computer.5.
Install one end of the Expansion Cable to PCIe add-in card’s6.
connector and the other end to the Expansion Box’s.
Warning!! The Expansion Cable’s connector has the same form factor
as a standard DVI connector, however, their signals are different.
Please do NOT connect the Expansion Cable to either your LCD
monitor nor your Video Graphic cards.
Next, install the PCI and PCIe add-in cards into the Expansion Box:7.
Open the top cover (by removing the screws) of the Expansiona.
Box. There are 2 PCI and 2 PCIe slots in the Expansion Box.
Find an unused slot, remove the “blank” PCI/PCIe card bracketb.
that was pre-installed from the factory.
Plug in your PCI or PCIe add-in card (s).c.
Put the top cover back on your Expansion Box.d.
PCI Express
PCI

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Connect the AC power Adapter’s cable to the Expansion Box.8.
Turn on the Expansion Box power by means of the power switch9.
next to the Expansion Cable, then power on the PC system.
Proceed with Software Driver Installation if required.10.
PCI Express Host Card
inside computer system
Expansion
Cable
Expansion
Bay
ON/OFF
Switch
AC Power
Adapter

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Driver Installation
No driver installation is required for operating systems that support the
PCI Express standard, as the PEX2PCIE4L is natively supported, so
the drivers are already installed.
ExpressBoost
In some cases, if the write performance of your PCI Card is very
slow; please install the ExpressBooster software supplied with the
PEX2PCI4L.
To install the software, find the setup.exe file in the following folder1.
on the driver CD: (assume your CD is in the drive E:), double click
the file to run the setup.
Follow the setup on-screen instructions, you will be asked to2.
check the “PCI Express Card” item (leave the “Express Card” item
un-checked). Then proceed with the rest on-screen instructions to
complete the installation.

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Specications
Bus Interface PCI Express rev 1.1
External Connectors
(Host Card) 29-pin DVI-I female
External Connectors
(Expansion Box)
29-pin DVI-I female
Power connector
Internal Expansion Slots 2 x PCI (32-bit/33Hz)
2 x PCIe x1
PCI Bus Interface PCI rev 2.3 (3.3V/5V)
Dimensions 382.0mm x 137.0mm x 143.0mm
Weight 4 kg
Power Adapter 12VDC, 3A
Compatible Operating
Systems
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/
Vista, Mac OS X, Linux
The maximum total power consumption of the adapter cards used in*
the expansion box is 36W. Some cards may not function if their total
power exceeds 36W.

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Technical Support
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with your product, visit www.startech.com/support and access our com-
prehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a one year warranty.
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in
materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial
date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned for
repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The
warranty covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does not war-
rant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse, abuse,
alteration, or normal wear and tear.
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