StarTech.com PEXSAT32, PEXESAT32 instruction manual Hardware Installation

Installation

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 PCI Express 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 PCI Express card by its edges and not the gold connectors.

Hardware Installation

1.Turn your computer off and any peripherals connected to the computer (i.e. Printers, external hard drives, etc.). Unplug the power cable from the rear of the power supply on the back of the computer.

2.Remove the cover from the computer case. See documentation for your computer system for details.

3.Locate an open PCI Express slot and remove the metal cover plate on the rear of the computer case (Refer to documentation for your computer system for details.). Note that this card will work in PCI Express slots of additional lanes (i.e. x4, x8 or x16 slots).

OPTIONAL: if installing the card into a low profile system, remove the full height bracket on the card and replace with the included low profile bracket.

4.Insert the card into the open PCI Express slot and fasten the bracket to the rear of the case.

OPTIONAL: if connecting external LED indicators to the card, connect the 2x4-pin header on the card to the LEDs.

5. Place the cover back onto the computer case.

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