Matrox MXO2 PCIe Host Adapter - Manual (Page 59)

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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)