Installation

Instruction Manual

WARNING! PCI Express cards, like all computer equipment, can be severely damaged by static electricity. Be sure that you are properly grounded before opening your computer case or touching your card. StarTech.com recommends that you wear an anti-static strap when installing any computer component. If an anti-static strap is unavailable, discharge yourself of any static electricity build-up by touching a large grounded metal surface (such as the computer case) for several seconds. Also be careful to handle the card by its edges and not the gold connec- tors.

Please note that the ExpressCard slot of this product does NOT support hot-plugging. Installed ExpressCards will only be able to recognize the card upon system reboot.

Installing the PCI Express Card

1.Shut down all power connected to the computer, as well as all devices connected to the computer peripherally (i.e. Printers, Monitors, Scanners etc.). As an added step to ensure safe installation, unplug the power supply from the computer.

2.Remove the computer cover, allowing

access to the motherboard and available slots.

3.Locate an empty PCI Express slot, removing the metal bracket covering the accompanying empty port/socket on the rear panel of the computer chassis.

4.Position the card above the open PCI Express slot, ensuring that the card is properly aligned with the slot. Insert the card firmly into the slot, distributing force evenly across the length of the board.

5.Once inserted, secure the card into the adjoining socket (previously covered by a metal bracket, on the rear panel of the