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Quick-Start Guide

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Manual Revision: June 1, 2022 3:39 PM

Product ID

QUAD-M2-PCIE-CARD-B

Component Function

1 LED Jumper Pins

• Connect LED Lights to the PCIe to M.2 Adapter

Card to show Drive activity

Standos (x 4),

Stando Installation

Screws (x 4), and Drive

Mounting Screws (x 4)

• Secure M.2 Storage Devices to the PCIe to M.2

Adapter Card

• Compatible PCIe M.2 SSDs (NVMe and AHCI):

2242, 2260, 2280, and 22110 drives

3 M.2 Connectors

• Connect M Keyed M.2 Storage Devices to the

PCIe to M.2 Adapter Card

4 PCIe x16 Connector

• Connect the PCIe to M.2 Adapter Card to the

PCIe Slot in a Computer

Product Information

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PCI Express x16 to Quad M.2 PCIe SSD Adapter with Bifurcation

Package Contents

• PCIe to M.2 Adapter Card x 1

• Quick-Start Guide x 1

• Set of Mounting Screws x 1

Requirements

• Computer x 1

• PCIe x16 Slot with Bifurcation Support

• Phillips Head Screwdriver x 1

• PCI Express M.2 SSD x 4

• Pliers x 1

Installation

Warning: PCIe Cards can be damaged by static electricity. Ensure that the Installer

is properly grounded before they open the Computer Case or touch the PCIe to M.2

Adapter Card. The Installer should wear an Anti-Static Strap when installing any

computer component. If an Anti-Static Strap is not available, discharge any built-up

static electricity by touching a large Grounded Metal Surface for several seconds.

Only handle the PCIe to M.2 Adapter Card by its edges and do not touch the gold

connectors.

Note: Consult the documentation that came with the Computer/Motherboard for

details regarding how to enable and congure PCIe Bifurcation.

Install the M.2 Storage Drives

1. Place the Drive next to the Adapter and note the Drive Installation Holes that

match the length of the Drive. If the Standos and Installation Screws are already

installed in the correct position, proceed to step 5.

2. On the front of the M.2 Adapter Card, use Pliers to hold the Stando in place while

using a Phillips Head Screwdriver to remove the Screw, located on the back of the

Adapter.

3. Use the Phillips Head Screwdriver to remove the Screw on the front of the M.2

Adapter Card.

4. Remove the Stando.

5. Repeat steps 2 - 3 to remove the remaining Standos and Stando Installation

Screws as needed.

6. Install the Stando in the Drive Installation Hole that matches the length of the

Drive.

7. Gently slide the M.2 Drive Connector into the corresponding M.2 Connector,

located on the M.2 Adapter Card, and press the Drive down toward the adapter

until the Drive is properly seated

Note: The M.2 Connector on the Drive is M Keyed so that it only ts M Keyed M.2

Storage Devices

8. Replace the Stando Installation Screw, removed in step 2, and tighten using a

Philips Head Screwdriver.

Summary of content (2 pages)

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Quick-Start Guide PCI Express x16 to Quad M.2 PCIe SSD Adapter with Bifurcation Product ID Package Contents QUAD-M2-PCIE-CARD-B 1 • • • 2 PCIe to M.2 Adapter Card x 1 Quick-Start Guide x 1 Set of Mounting Screws x 1 Requirements • • • • Computer x 1 • PCIe x16 Slot with Bifurcation Support Phillips Head Screwdriver x 1 PCI Express M.2 SSD x 4 Pliers x 1 Installation 3 Warning: PCIe Cards can be damaged by static electricity.
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9. 10. Insert the Drive Mounting Screw through the Drive Slot and into the Standoff and use the Phillips Head Screwdriver to tighten the Drive Mounting Screw, securing the Drive in place. Repeat Steps 1 - 8 to install the remaining Drives. Install the Card 1. 2. Turn off the Computer and disconnect the Power Cable and any Peripheral Devices that are connected (e.g. printers, external hard drives, etc.). Remove the Cover from the Computer Case.