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OWC DIGITAL - MERCURY HELIOS 

DEVICE SETUP

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5 Install the PCIe card as shown below. Line up the connectors on the PCIe card with the 

PCIe slot, and make sure that the edge of the metal bracket on the PCIe card lines up with 
the slot in the bottom of the Helios.

NOTE: 

Handle the PCIe card only by its edges. Do not touch any of the components on 

the face of the PCIe card or the golden connectors.

6. Press down on the PCIe card to seat the connectors into the PCIe slot, as shown below. 

Press staight down; do not twist or rock the card. If the card does not seat fully, do not 
force it in. Remove the card, check to make sure that there is no damage to the card or the 
slot and that the bracket is not bent, then try again.

Summary of Contents for Mercury Helios

Page 1: ...OWC Digital Mercury Helios ASSEMBLY MANUAL USER GUIDE...

Page 2: ...ents 1 1 3 Supported PCIe Cards NOTE Boot Camp is not supported The Thunderbolt certification process does not include Macs running Windows through Boot Camp 1 2 PACKAGE CONTENTS 1 3 ABOUT THIS MANUAL...

Page 3: ...ACKAGE CONTENTS 1 3 ABOUT THIS MANUAL Firmware images and descriptions may vary slightly between this manual and the unit shipped Functions and features may change depending on the firmware version Pl...

Page 4: ...ort can be used to chain additional Thunderbolt devices Thunderbolt device chains can contain up to six total Thunderbolt devices and a display can be connected at the end 4 DC power input Connect the...

Page 5: ...o work in a clean and static free area and avoid wearing clothing that retains static charges 2 1 ASSEMBLY 1 Remove the OWC Digital Mecury Helios from its packaging and place it on a soft surface 2 Lo...

Page 6: ...sis to remove it fully from the outer enclosure 4 Turn the inner chassis so that the PCIe slot is facing up as shown below Using your fingers or a Phillips screwdriver remove the screw from the empty...

Page 7: ...os NOTE Handle the PCIe card only by its edges Do not touch any of the components on the face of the PCIe card or the golden connectors 6 Press down on the PCIe card to seat the connectors into the PC...

Page 8: ...screw s that you removed earlier to secure the PCIe card to the inner chassis as circled below Do not overtighten the screw s 8 Slide the inner chassis back into the outer enclosure as shown below the...

Page 9: ...bscrews on the rear panel circled below in red Press each screw in toward the enclosure then twist clockwise while still applying pressure Keep twisting until you feel increased resistance Assembly is...

Page 10: ...off switch As long as the power supply is connected the Helios will turn on when it receives a data signal through the Thunderbolt cable If there is no Thunderbolt cable connected or if the computer i...

Page 11: ...g a Thunderbolt compatible driver Check with the PCIe card manufacturer for a Thunderbolt compatible driver In Windows you can look at all connected Thunderbolt devices by using the Thunderbolt Softwa...

Page 12: ...enclosure Failure to do so can cause damage to your drive mechanisms and or the hard drive enclosure Read this user guide carefully and follow the correct procedures when setting up the device Do not...

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