Contec EAD-DE-LPE NEW Reference guide

Brand: Contec

Model: EAD-DE-LPE NEW

Type: Reference guide

Contec EAD-DE-LPE NEW is a PCI Express bus-compliant expansion adapter that can be used to connect a PCI Express bus slot on a personal computer (PC) with an expansion chassis (PCI bus or PCI Express bus). This allows users to add additional PCI bus (5V/32bit 33MHz) or PCI Express(x1) bus expansion slots to their PC. The adapter can fit into a Low-Profile size slot, and also into a standard size slot by replacing it with a bundled standard size bracket. The product comes with a 1m connection cable, which can be used to connect the adapter to the expansion chassis. Some of the notable features of the Contec EAD-DE-LPE NEW include:

Reference Manual

CONTENTS

PC-HELPER Series

Expansion Adapter for PCI Express Slot

EAD-DE-LPE

Introduction .................................................................. 4

Safety Precautions .................................................... 12

Setup ............................................................................. 18

Appendix ...................................................................... 29

Customer Support and Inquiry ............................ 33

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Table of Contents

Introduction ...................................................................... 4

1. Related Manuals ......................................................................................................................................................5

2. About the Product ..................................................................................................................................................6

3. Features ......................................................................................................................................................................7

4. Product Configuration List ..................................................................................................................................8

5. Expansion chassis (Optional product) ............................................................................................................9

6. Combinations of Expansion Adapters and Expansion Chassis .......................................................... 10

7. Restrictions ............................................................................................................................................................. 11

Safety Precautions ......................................................... 12

1. Safety Information ............................................................................................................................................... 13

2. Handling Precautions ......................................................................................................................................... 14

1. FCC PART 15 Class A Notice ...................................................................................................................... 15

3. Usage limitation ................................................................................................................................................... 16

4. Environment ........................................................................................................................................................... 16

5. Inspection ............................................................................................................................................................... 17

6. Storage ..................................................................................................................................................................... 17

7. Disposal ................................................................................................................................................................... 17

Setup ............................................................................... 18

1. What Is Setup? ...................................................................................................................................................... 19

2. Step 1 Preparation ............................................................................................................................................... 20

1. Configuration Image .................................................................................................................................... 20

2. Items To Be Prepared ................................................................................................................................... 20

3. Product Nomenclature................................................................................................................................ 21

3. Step 2 Installing the Expansion Card ........................................................................................................... 22

4. Step 3 Installing the Expansion Adapter Card .......................................................................................... 23

5. Step 4 Connecting the Cable .......................................................................................................................... 24

1. Connecting the Connection Cable to the Expansion Adapter Card ......................................... 24

2. Connecting the Connection Cable to the Expansion Chassis ...................................................... 24

3. Securing the Connection Cable ............................................................................................................... 24

4. Plugging the Power Cable ......................................................................................................................... 25

6. Step 5 Setting up and Checking .................................................................................................................... 26

1. Starting the System ...................................................................................................................................... 26

7. Setup Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................... 28

1. Symptoms and Actions ............................................................................................................................... 28

Appendix ........................................................................ 29

1. Hardware Specifications.................................................................................................................................... 30

2. Physical Dimensions ........................................................................................................................................... 31

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3. Restrictions and Notes ....................................................................................................................................... 32

2. Replacing the Bracket .................................................................................................................................. 32

Customer Support and Inquiry ..................................... 33

1. Services .................................................................................................................................................................... 34

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Introduction

This section provides necessary information of the product

such as the outline, bundled items and manuals before

actual use.

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1. Related Manuals

The manuals related to the product are listed below.

Read them as necessary along with this document.

 Must Read the Following Manuals.

Name

Purpose

Contents

How to get

Setup Guide

Must read this after

opening the package.

This lists the product

configuration and describes

the precautions.

Included in the package

(Printed matter)

Reference Manual

(This Document)

Read this when

operating the product.

This describes the hardware

aspects such as functions

and settings.

Download from

the Contec

website (PDF)

 Download Manuals

Download the manuals accordingly from the following URL.

Download

https://www.contec.com/download/

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2. About the Product

This product is a PCI Express bus-compliant expansion adapter (bundled with a 1m connection cable)

that connects a PCI Express bus slot on a PC with an expansion chassis (PCI bus or PCI Express bus).

An expansion chassis can be selected according to your use.

The adapter can fit into a Low-Profile size slot, and also into a standard size slot by replacing with a

bundled standard size bracket.

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3. Features

 PCI bus (5V/32bit 33MHz) or PCI Express(x1) bus

expansion slot can be added to PCI Express bus slot on

When connecting the adapter to an optional expansion chassis, PCI bus (5V/32bit 33MHz) or PCI Express(x1) bus expansion slot can be

added to PCI Express bus slot on PC. The product comes with a connection cable (1m), which can be used to connect PCI express card

with the expansion chassis.

 Expansion chassis can be selected according to your use

An expansion chassis can be selected according to the number of slots needed for the bus type (PCI or PCI Express(x1) bus) as well as

the card size.

 Power-ON/OFF control of the expansion chassis can be

linked to that of your PC

As your PC is turned ON or OFF, the expansion chassis can also be turned ON or OFF, accordingly.

Except for the ECH-PCI-DE-H4D as it has no linkage function.

 Fit into both of Low Profile and standard size slots

The adapter can be fit into both of Low Profile and standard size slots (interchangeable with a bundled bracket).

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4. Product Configuration List

The product consists of the items listed below.

Check, with the following list, that your package is complete.

If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your retailer.

Product…1

Setup Guide…1

Warranty Certificate…1

Serial Number Label…1

Connection Cable…1

Connection Cable

Attachment Fitting…2

Screw for Connection

Cable Attachment

Fitting…2

Standard Size Bracket…1

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5. Expansion chassis (Optional product)

PCI Bus Expansion Chassis

(Short size, 2-Slots, BLACK) : ECH-PCI-DE-H2B

(Long size, 2-Slots, BLACK) : ECH-PCI-DE-F2B

(Short size, 4-Slots, BLACK) : ECH-PCI-DE-H4B

(Long size, 4-Slots, BLACK) : ECH-PCI-DE-F4B

(Short size, 4-Slots, Silver) : ECH-PCI-DE-H4D

(Short size, 13-Slots) : ECH-PCI-DE-H13A

PCI Express Bus Expansion Chassis

(Short size, 2-Slots, BLACK) : ECH-PE-DE-H2B

Check the CONTEC’s Web site for more information on these expansion chassis.

Website

https://www.contec.com/

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6. Combinations of Expansion Adapters

and Expansion Chassis

The expansion adapters and expansion chassis can be used in the following combinations:

Expansion

adapter

Expansion chassis

ECH-PCI-DE

Expansion

chassis

ECH-DE-CE2

-H2B

-F2B

-H4B

-F4B

-H4D

-H13A

-H2B

EAD-DE-LPE

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○*1

○

*1 The ECH-PCI-DE-H4D has no linkage function with the PC power-ON/OFF.

Expansion Chassis

ECH-PCI-DE-H2B

ECH-PCI-DE-F2B

ECH-PCI-DE-H4B

ECH-PCI-DE-F4B

ECH-PE-DE-H2B

ECH-PCI-DE-H4D

ECH-PCI-DE-H13A

Expansion Adapter

EAD-DE-LPE

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7. Restrictions

This product is used in a combination with the optional expansion adapter. The following restrictions

apply to the situation when the expansion adapter is connected to the expansion chassis.

This product has restrictions on the types of PCs and cards that can be used.

Be sure to check the following restrictions before use.

< Restrictions of PC>

This product use the PCI-to-PCI Bridge to extend the bus.

The PCI cards plugged in PCI slots in this product are recognized if the PCI-to-PCI bridge is

recognized by the BIOS in the PC used. Ask the PC vendor for whether the BIOS recognizes the PCI-

to-PCI bridge.

< Restrictions on transfer rate >

When the expansion chassis accommodates a card that performs high-speed transfer such as bus

mastering, the overall transfer rate may be lower than that of PCI bus slots in the main unit of a

desktop PC.

This is caused by bus extension by the PCI-to-PCI Bridge.

The transfer rate may vary with the system configuration and the type of the PC.

< Restrictions of PCI card>

None of the following types of cards can be used in any expansion slot in the expansion chassis of

PCI bus.

 Video display card (VGA card)

 Card to connect a PCI bus expansion chassis

 Card explicitly stated not to be used with the PCI-to-PCI Bridge

< Restrictions of PCI Express card >

None of the following cards can be plugged into any expansion slot in this product.

 The one that transmission rate of x1 or more is demanded(x16 etc.)

 Card to connect a PCI bus expansion chassis

 Some cards, even PCI or PCI Express bus -compliant ones, may not work depending on their

specifications

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Safety Precautions

Understand the following definitions and precautions to

use the product safely.

Never fail to read them before using the product.

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1. Safety Information

This document provides safety information using the following symbols to prevent accidents

resulting in injury or death and the destruction of equipment and resources.

Understand the meanings of these labels to operate the equipment safely.

DANGER

Signal word used to indicate an imminently hazardous situation which,

if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

Signal word used to indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if

not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Signal word used to indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if

not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

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2. Handling Precautions

DANGER

Do not use the product in locations exposed to a flammable or corrosive gas. It may cause

explosion, fire, electrical shock, or malfunction.

CAUTION

 Do not use anything other than the connection cable that comes with this product.

Otherwise, this product may malfunction, overheat, cause a failure or breakage.

 Do not connect this product to anything other than the optional expansion chassis.

Otherwise, this product may malfunction, overheat, cause a failure or breakage.

 The card must be set into an expansion slot conforming to the PCI Express Bus Standard on a

PC.

 Do not strike or bend this product. Otherwise, this product may malfunction, overheat, cause

a failure or breakage.

 This product contains precision electronic elements and must not be used in locations subject

to physical shock or strong vibration. Otherwise, this product may malfunction, overheat,

cause a failure or breakage.

 Do not use or store this product in high temperature or low temperature surroundings, or do

not expose it to extreme temperature changes. Otherwise, this product may malfunction,

overheat, cause a failure or breakage.

 Do not use or store this product where it is exposed to direct sunlight or near stoves or other

sources of heat. Otherwise, this product may malfunction, overheat, cause a failure or

breakage.

 Do not use this product in the vicinity of devices that generate strong magnetic force or

noise. Otherwise, this product may malfunction, overheat, cause a failure or breakage.

 Do not touch this product's metal plated terminals (edge connector) with your hands.

Otherwise, this product may malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure. If the terminals are

touched by someone's hands, clean the terminals with industrial alcohol.

 As this product contains components that are designed to operate at high temperature,

please do not touch this product when it is in use.

 Do not install this product to the expansion slot and do not plug or unplug the cables which

are connected to this product while the PC or expansion chassis is still powered on.

Otherwise, this product may malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure. Always turn off your PC

and the expansion chassis power first, then, install the product or plug/unplug the cable.

 Do not touch the external connector when the power is on. Otherwise this may malfunction,

cause a failure due to static electricity.

 Make sure that your PC or expansion chassis can supply ample power to all the products

installed. Insufficiently energized products could malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure.

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 The specifications of this product are subject to change without notice for enhancement and

quality improvement. Even when using the product continuously, be sure to read the manual

and understand the contents.

 Do not modify the product. CONTEC will bear no responsibility for any problems, etc.,

resulting from modifying the product.

 When disposing of the product, follow the disposal procedures stipulated under the relevant

laws and municipal ordinances.

 Regardless of the foregoing statements, CONTEC is not liable for any damages whatsoever

(Including damages for loss of business profits) arising out of the use or inability to use this

CONTEC product or the information contained herein.

1. FCC PART 15 Class A Notice

NOTE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used

in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case

the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

FCC WARNING

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void

the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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3. Usage limitation

This product has not been developed or manufactured to be used in systems including the

equipment which is directly related to human lives *1 or the equipment which in-volves human safety

and may significantly affect the maintenance of public functions *2. Therefore, do not use the product

for such purposes.

*1 Medical devices such as life-support equipment and devices used in an operating theater.

*2 Main control systems at nuclear power stations, safety maintenance systems at nuclear facilities,

other important safety-related systems, operation control systems within group transport

systems, air-traffic control systems, etc.

4. Environment

Use this product in the following environment. If used in an unauthorized environment, this product may overheat,

malfunction, or cause a failure.

Operating temperature

0 - 50ºC

Humidity

10 - 90%RH (No condensation)

Corrosive gases

None

Floating dust particles

Not to be excessive

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5. Inspection

Inspect the product periodically as follows to use it safely.

6. Storage

When storing this product, keep it in its original packing form.

 Put this product in the storage bag.

 Wrap it in the packing material, and then put it in the box.

 Store the package at room temperature at a place free from direct sunlight, moisture, shock,

vibration, magnetism, and static electricity.

7. Disposal

When disposing of the product, follow the disposal procedures stipulated under the relevant laws

and municipal ordinances.

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Setup

This section explains how to set up this product.

Refer to the Reference Manual of each expansion chassis as

required.

- Expansion Chassis ECH-**-DE-**B

[ECH-PCI-DE-H2B, ECH-PCI-DE-F2B,

ECH-PCI-DE-H4B, ECH-PCI-DE-F4B,

ECH-PE-DE-H2B]

- Expansion Chassis ECH-PCI-DE-H4D

- Expansion Chassis ECH-PCI-DE-H13A

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1. What Is Setup?

Setup means a series of steps to take before the product can be used.

Taking the following steps in this section sets up the product.

Step 1 Preparation (page20)

Step 2 Installing the Expansion Card (page22)

Step 3 Installing the Expansion Adapter Card (page23)

Step 4 Connecting the Cable (page24)

Step 5 Setting up and Checking (page26)

If setup fails to be performed properly, see the “Setup Troubleshooting (page28)” section at the

end of this section.

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2. Step 1 Preparation

1. Configuration Image

2. Items To Be Prepared

 PC

 Expansion adapter

Expansion adapter card…(a)

Connection cable…(b)

 Expansion chassis

Chassis…(c)

AC Adapter…(d), Power cable (the cable is provided in the chassis package.)

 Expansion card to be installed (PCI bus-compliant card or PCI Express bus-compliant card)

The following image is ECH-PCI-DE-H2B.

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