Instruction manual

Instruction Manual

Installation

mSATA SSD Installation

WARNING!

SSD Drives and storage adapters require careful handling. If you are not careful

with your SSD Drive, lost data may result. Always handle your drive with caution. Be

sure that you are properly grounded by wearing an anti-static strap when handling

computer components or discharge yourself of any static electricity build-up by

touching a large grounded metal surface (such as the computer case) for several

seconds.

1. Slide the mSATA connector on your SSD into the mSATA reciprocal connector on the

PEXMSATA343

2. Gently press the drive down toward the metal mounting bracket clip, until the drive

clicks into place. The SSD has now been installed.

Note: To remove your SSD pull upward on the metal tabs located near the top of the

drive, then slide the drive out.

Hardware Installation

WARNING! PCI Express cards, like all computer equipment, can be severely damaged

by static electricity. Be sure that you are properly grounded before opening your

computer case or touching your PCI Express card. StarTech.com recommends that you

wear an anti-static strap when installing any computer component. If an anti-static

strap is unavailable, discharge yourself of any static electricity build-up by touching a

large grounded metal surface (such as the computer case) for several seconds. Also be

careful to handle the PCI Express card by its edges and not the gold connectors.

1. 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 and disconnect all peripheral devices.

2. Remove the cover from the computer case. See documentation for your computer

system for details.

3. Locate an open PCI Express x2 slot and remove the metal cover plate on the rear of

the computer case (Refer to documentation for your computer system for details).

NOTE: This card will work in PCI Express slots of additional lanes (i.e.x4, x8, or x16 slots).