Connecting mxo2 to your computer, Ensuring proper pcie cable connection – Matrox MXO2 PCIe Host Adapter User Manual

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Chapter 3, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2

Connecting MXO2 to your computer

Connect MXO2 to your computer using the Matrox PCIe cable and the
appropriate Matrox host adapter.

Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection

To ensure functionality and avoid damaging the PCIe cable or host connector
when connecting MXO2 to your computer, the PCIe cable must be connected to
your MXO2 and host connector as shown below:

To Matrox PCIe ExpressCard/34 adapter

To Matrox PCIe host adapter

“B” side of PCIe cable must face the side
labeled “XI LINK” on the Matrox PCIe
host adapter.

“B” side of PCIe cable must face the
top of the Matrox PCIe
ExpressCard/34 adapter.

To Matrox MXO2

“B” side of PCIe cable must face the side
labeled “HOST” on MXO2.

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