Matrox MXO2 PCIe Host Adapter - Manual (Page 50)

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Chapter 4, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 Rack
Using the Matrox PCIe host adapters
For MXO2 Rack to be detected on a desktop computer, power must be supplied
to MXO2 Rack (see
“Powering MXO2 Rack” on page 24 ), 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 Rack, 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 25 .
To your laptop’s ExpressCard/34
slot (see
“Installing your PCIe host
ExpressCard/34 adapter (for
laptops)”
on page 7 ).
MXO2 Rack