User Manual

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Installing your Matrox MXO2 hardware
Installing and removing your PCIe host
ExpressCard/34 adapter (for laptops)
The Matrox PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter is designed to operate in your laptop’s
ExpressCard/34 slot. You can install the Matrox PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter
when your laptop is on or off. Connect the Matrox PCIe cable to the host
ExpressCard/34 adapter, and then insert the host adapter in your laptop’s
ExpressCard/34 slot until the adapter clicks into place.
For Mac OS systems, you don’t have to shut down your laptop, but you must power
off the card before removing it from your laptop by clicking the ExpressCard icon
( ) from the menu bar, and then clicking
Power off Card.
Rack mounting your MXO2 Rack
Use the supplied rackmount brackets to mount your Matrox MXO2 Rack to a
standard 19-inch rack. The rackmount brackets can be used to either front or rear
mount your MXO2 Rack. You can also mount MXO2 Rack so that it’s recessed to
allow more space for cables. MXO2 Rack takes up two vertical rack unit spaces.
1 Unpack the two rackmount brackets and their eight mounting screws.
²Caution Use only the screws supplied with your MXO2 Rack to attach the
rackmount brackets to your MXO2 Rack. If you use screws that are larger or longer
than the ones supplied, you can damage your equipment.
2 Depending if you want to front or rear mount your MXO2 Rack, position the
rackmount brackets so that the bracket face is either towards the front (connector
side) or the back of your MXO2 Rack.
3 MXO2 Rack can be recess mounted to allow extra space for connectors and
cables. Depending on your mounting needs, align the screw holes on each
rackmount bracket with the desired screw holes on either side of the MXO2
Rack.
ExpressCard/34 slot
Matrox PCIe
ExpressCard/34
adapter
PCIe
cable
²Caution To ensure functionality and
avoid damaging the PCIe cable or host
connector, the side labeled “B” on the PCIe
cable connector must face the top of the
Matrox PCIe ExpressCard/34 adapter.