Using the matrox pcie host adapters – Matrox MXO2 PCIe Host Adapter User Manual

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Connecting MXO2 LE to your computer

Using the Matrox PCIe host adapters

For MXO2 LE to be detected on your desktop computer, power must be supplied
to MXO2 LE (see

“Powering MXO2 LE”

on page

32

), and it must be connected

to your computer before starting up your system.

¡ Important

Do not disconnect the Matrox PCIe cable from the adapter, or

MXO2 LE, when your computer is running. To safely remove the Matrox PCIe
host ExpressCard/34 adapter from your laptop, see

“Removing your PCIe host

ExpressCard/34 adapter”

on page

8

.

OR

Matrox PCIe host
ExpressCard/34
adapter

Matrox PCIe
host adapter

PCIe cable

²Caution

To ensure functionality and

avoid damaging the PCIe cable or host
connector, you must connect the PCIe
cable as shown in

“Ensuring proper PCIe

cable connection”

on page

34

.

To your laptop’s ExpressCard/34
slot (see

“Installing your PCIe host

ExpressCard/34 adapter (for
laptops)”

on page

7

).

MXO2 LE

(side view)

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