StarTech.com QUAD-M2-PCIE-CARD-B User manual

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Product ID
QUAD-M2-PCIE-CARD-B
Component Function
1LED Jumper Pins • Connect LED Lights to the PCIe to M.2 Adapter
Card to show Drive activity
2
Standos (x 4),
Stando Installation
Screws (x 4), and Drive
Mounting Screws (x 4)
• Secure M.2 Storage Devices to the PCIe to M.2
Adapter Card
• Compatible PCIe M.2 SSDs (NVMe and AHCI):
2242, 2260, 2280, and 22110 drives
3M.2 Connectors • Connect M Keyed M.2 Storage Devices to the
PCIe to M.2 Adapter Card
4PCIe x16 Connector • Connect the PCIe to M.2 Adapter Card to the
PCIe Slot in a Computer
Product Information
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PCI Express x16 to Quad M.2 PCIe SSD Adapter with Bifurcation
Package Contents
• PCIe to M.2 Adapter Card x 1
• Quick-Start Guide x 1
Requirements
• Computer x 1
• PCIe x16 Slot with Bifurcation Support
• Phillips Head Screwdriver x 1
• PCI Express M.2 SSD x 4
• Pliers x 1
Installation
Warning: PCIe Cards can be damaged by static electricity. Ensure that the Installer
is properly grounded before they open the Computer Case or touch the PCIe to M.2
Adapter Card. The Installer should wear an Anti-Static Strap when installing any
computer component. If an Anti-Static Strap is not available, discharge any built-up
static electricity by touching a large Grounded Metal Surface for several seconds.
Only handle the PCIe to M.2 Adapter Card by its edges and do not touch the gold
connectors.
Note: Consult the documentation that came with the Computer/Motherboard for
details regarding how to enable and congure PCIe Bifurcation.
Install the M.2 Storage Drives
1. Place the Drive next to the Adapter and note the Drive Installation Holes that
match the length of the Drive. If the Standos and Installation Screws are already
installed in the correct position, proceed to step 5.
2. On the front of the M.2 Adapter Card, use Pliers to hold the Stando in place while
using a Phillips Head Screwdriver to remove the Screw, located on the back of the
Adapter.
3. Use the Phillips Head Screwdriver to remove the Screw on the front of the M.2
Adapter Card.
4. Remove the Stando.
5. Repeat steps 2 - 3 to remove the remaining Standos and Stando Installation
Screws as needed.
6. Install the Stando in the Drive Installation Hole that matches the length of the
Drive.
7. Gently slide the M.2 Drive Connector into the corresponding M.2 Connector,
located on the M.2 Adapter Card, and press the Drive down toward the adapter
until the Drive is properly seated
Note: The M.2 Connector on the Drive is M Keyed so that it only ts M Keyed M.2
Storage Devices
8. Replace the Stando Installation Screw, removed in step 2, and tighten using a
Philips Head Screwdriver.
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Regulatory Compliance
FCC - Part 15
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 turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Industry Canada Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation
est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique
subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two-year warranty.
For further information on product warranty terms and conditions, please refer to www.startech.com/warranty.
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9. Insert the Drive Mounting Screw through the Drive Slot and into the Stando and
use the Phillips Head Screwdriver to tighten the Drive Mounting Screw, securing the
Drive in place.
10. Repeat Steps 1 - 8 to install the remaining Drives.
Install the Card
1. Turn o the Computer and disconnect the Power Cable and any Peripheral Devices
that are connected (e.g. printers, external hard drives, etc.).
2. Remove the Cover from the Computer Case.
Note: Consult the documentation that came with the Computer for details about how
to do this safely.
3. Locate an open PCIe x16 Slot and remove the corresponding Metal Cover Plate from
the rear of the Computer Case. In most instances, the Metal Cover Plate is attached
to the rear of the Computer Case with a single Phillips Head Screw. Save this Phillips
Head Screw for the next step.
4. Gently insert the PCIe to M.2 Adapter Card into the open PCIe x16 Slot and fasten
the Bracket to the rear of the Computer Case, using the Phillips Head Screw from
step 4.
5. Replace the Cover from the Computer that was removed in step 2.
6. Reconnect all of the Peripheral Devices that were disconnected in step 1.
7. Reconnect the Power Cable to the rear of the Computer.