Product Manual

Section 2 – xMac Studio Description

Echo III Module Interior

1 – Slot 1

This is an x8 mechanical (x8 electrical) PCIe 3.0 slot.* It is also

compatible with PCIe 4.0, 2.0, and 1.1 cards.

2 – Slot 2

This is an x16 mechanical (x8 electrical) PCIe 3.0 slot.* It is also

compatible with PCIe 4.0, 2.0, and 1.1 cards.

3 – Slot 3

This is an x8 mechanical (x4 electrical) PCIe 3.0 slot.* It is also

compatible with PCIe 4.0, 2.0, and 1.1 cards.

4 – PCIe Gen 3/Gen 2 (HDX) Mode Switch

This switch enables the use of Avid Pro Tools | HDX PCIe cards in the

Echo Module; instructions follow.

5 – Thunderbolt Interface Card

This card is installed in its own slot and may not be moved to another.

6 – PCIe Slot Access Covers

These cover openings when PCIe slots are unoccupied.

7 – 6-Pin Auxilliary Power Connector and Cable

Plugged into this connector is the auxiliary power cable for cards

requiring extra power. When installing Avid Pro Tools | HDX PCIe

cards, disconnect the supplied cable and connect an HDX card’s

custom power cable in its place.

8 – Temperature-Controlled Fans

These provide cooling for the installed PCIe cards and the module’s

supporting Thunderbolt and power circuitry. They operate at a whisper

when the cards are running cool, and automatically speed up in steps as

the temperature rises. To prevent overheating, do not block the fans or

the vent holes on the module.

9 – PCIe Card Guides

When installing full-length cards, use these to support and secure the

cards.

* PCIe 2.0 slot when PCIe Gen 3/Gen 2 (HDX) Mode Switch set to Gen 2 (HDX) position.