StarTech.com PEX2MPEX Owner's manual

Brand: StarTech.com

Model: PEX2MPEX

Category: Interface cards/adapters

Type: Owner's manual

StarTech.com PEX2MPEX gives you the ability to add a full length mini PCI Express card into your computer system through a PCI Express slot. This adapter card is a versatile solution for expanding the capabilities of your computer, allowing you to connect a wide range of mini PCI Express cards, including USB-based cards. With its compact design and easy installation process, the StarTech.com PEX2MPEX is an ideal choice for system integrators and IT professionals.

Here are some of the key features of the StarTech.com PEX2MPEX:

Supports full length mini PCI Express cards
Connects to a PCI Express (x1) slot

Here are some of the key features of the StarTech.com PEX2MPEX:

Supports full length mini PCI Express cards
Connects to a PCI Express (x1) slot

Instruction Manual

DE: Bedienungsanleitung - de.startech.com

FR: Guide de l'utilisateur - fr.startech.com

ES: Guía del usuario - es.startech.com

IT: Guida per l'uso - it.startech.com

NL: Gebruiksaanwijzing - nl.startech.com

PT: Guia do usuário - pt.startech.com

Manual Revision: 12/19/2011

For the most up-to-date information, please visit: www.startech.com

Packaging Contents

• 1xPCIetoMiniPCIeAdapter

• 1xLowProleBracket

• 2xMountingScrew

• 1xInstructionManual

System Requirements

• PCIExpress(PCIe)enabledcomputerwithavailablePCIeslot

• FulllengthminiPCIExpresscard

• OPTIONAL:USBheaderortypeBcable(forUSB-basedminiPCIe

cardsonly)

PEX2MPEX

PCI Express to Mini PCI Express Adapter Card

Installation

1.InserttheminiPCIExpresscardintotheslotconnectorat

anangle.Makesuretoproperlylineupthenotchintheslot

connectorwiththenotchontheminiPCIeconnector.

2.OncetheminiPCIecardisfullyinsertedintotheslot,pushthecard

backagainsttheadapterboard.FastentheminiPCIecardtothe

boardwiththesmallmountingscrewsprovided.Makesurenotto

over-tightenthescrews,oryoumaydamagetheminiPCIecard.

3. Turnyourcomputero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.

4. Removethecoverfromthecomputercase.Seedocumentation

foryourcomputersystemfordetails.

5. 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prolesystem,remove

thefullheightbracketonthecardandreplacewiththeincludedlow

prolebracket.

6. InsertthecardintotheopenPCIExpressslotandfastenthe

brackettotherearofthecase.

OPTIONAL:IftheminiPCIecardisUSB-based,thenconnectaUSB

cablefromthecard(headerorBconnector)toaUSBconnectoron/

insidethecomputersystem.

7. Placethecoverbackontothecomputercase.

8. Insertthepowercableintothesocketonthepowersupplyand

reconnectallotherconnectorsremovedinStep1.

USB header/B connector

(optional)

*actual product may vary from photos

FCC Compliance Statement

ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,pursuanttopart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainst

harmfulinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,usesandcanradiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewiththeinstructions,maycause

harmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticularinstallation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioor

televisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturningtheequipmentoandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:

• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.

• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.

• Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdierentfromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected.

• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.

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Specications

Host Interface PCIExpress(x1slotconnector)

Form Factor Standard/LowProle

Internal Connectors 1x52-pinminiPCIExpressfemale

LEDs 1xPower

Operating Temperature 0°C~55°C(32°F~131°F)

Storage Temperature -20°C~85°C(-4°F~185°F)

Humidity 5%~95%RH

Dimensions (LxWxH) 74.0mmx20.0mmx68.0mm

Weight 150g