Using the SATA power cable provided, plug the far end of the cable labeled P3 into the USB 3.0 PCIe card. Plug the other end of the cable labeled P1 into the available SATA power cable.

Figure 2-2Installing the USB 3.0 PCIe x1 Card with Available Power Connector

If there is no available SATA power connector inside the chassis, do the following:

Disconnect the SATA power cable from the rear of any available SATA drive, such as a hard drive or optical drive.

Figure 2-3Disconnecting a SATA Power Cable

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