Installation
Squid PCIe Gen 3 Carrier Board™ for two M.2/NGSFF(NF1) SSD modules.
Hardware Manual, Revision 1.0
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Installation
4.1
Carrier board installation
Following steps provide the exact sequence that needs to be followed in order to properly install
the Amfeltec PCIe Carrier Board:
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Turn OFF computer before installation.
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Remove the chassis cover from the computer.
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Locate an unused PCI express slot and remove the corresponding slot cover from computer
chassis. For maximum performance, it is preferable to use x16 PCI express slot that has
a direct connection to CPU.
o
Insert the carrier board into the appropriate PCI express slot, and attach its bracket to the
computer chassis with a screw.
o
(optionally) install USB monitoring cable SKU-043-37. (Connector J53 on the board and
the 10-pin USB connector on the motherboard)
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Put the chassis cover back on the computer.
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Turn ON the computer.
4.2
Carrier board Power ON
During power ON, the Carrier board runs self-test that include:
• Upstream and downstream PCI express connection verification
• Checking status LEDs
• Cooling fans operation
After power ON the operation status test result is shown on D53(red) and D54(green) LEDs:
D53 is solid ON
Power ON Carrier Board verification status
D54 is solid ON
Power ON Carrier Board verification status
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