User Manual

12
Connecting MXO2 to your computer
Using the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter (Mac
OS only)
Use the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter to connect MXO2 to your computer’s
Thunderbolt port. When doing this, it may take up to ten seconds for your MXO2 to
be detected by your system and its applications.
¡ Important Make sure that the Matrox PCIe cable is connected to the adapter and
MXO2 before connecting the adapter to your computer via the Thunderbolt cable. If
you want to disconnect or connect MXO2 when your system is running, you must do
it by disconnecting/connecting the Thunderbolt cable. Do not disconnect the Matrox
PCIe cable from the adapter, or MXO2, when your system is running.
Matrox MXO2
Thunderbolt adapter
PCIe cable
²Caution To ensure functionality and avoid
damaging the PCIe cable or host connector,
you must connect the PCIe cable as shown in
“Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection” on
page 10.
To your computer’s
Thunderbolt port.
MXO2
(side view)
Thunderbolt cable
(Not included. A
Thunderbolt cable is
required to connect the
Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt
adapter to your computer.)