User Manual

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Connecting MXO2 LE to your computer
Using the Matrox PCIe host adapters
For MXO2 LE to be detected on a desktop computer, power must be supplied to
MXO2 LE, and it must be connected to your system before starting up your computer.
¡ Important Do not disconnect the Matrox PCIe cable from the adapter, or MXO2
LE, when your computer is running. To safely remove the Matrox PCIe host
Expresscard/34 adapter, see “Installing and removing your PCIe host ExpressCard/34
adapter (for laptops)” on page 2.
OR
Matrox PCIe host
ExpressCard/34
adapter
Matrox PCIe
host 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 laptop’s ExpressCard/34
slot (see “Installing and removing
your PCIe host ExpressCard/34
adapter (for laptops)” on page 2).
MXO2 LE
(side view)