SIIG PCIe to ExpressCard Bay Quick Installation Manual Download Page 1

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PCIe to ExpressCard Bay
Quick Installation Guide

Introducing the PCIe to ExpressCard Bay

The PCIe to ExpressCard Bay is the perfect solution for
computer users who wish to share their ExpressCard
devices between their notebook and desktop systems.

Features and Benefits

Unique device bay design provides convenient
front panel access

Compliant with USB specification rev. 2.0

Supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps

Works with ExpressCard/54 and ExpressCard/34
form factor cards

Hot-plug and hot-swap support allows for you to
connect/detach devices without turning off the
system

Works with Broadband Modems, I/O adapters
(e.g.1394a/b), EV-DO data cards, flash memory,
flash card adapters, security, legacy I/O (PS2,
serial, parallel), optical disk drives, GPS receivers
and more

Summary of Contents for PCIe to ExpressCard Bay

Page 1: ...evice bay design provides convenient front panel access Compliant with USB specification rev 2 0 Supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps WorkswithExpressCard 54andExpressCard 34 form factor cards Hot plug and hot swap support allows for you to connect detach devices without turning off the system Works with Broadband Modems I O adapters e g 1394a b EV DO data cards flash memory flash card adap...

Page 2: ...ith an available PCI Express slot An available 3 5 or 5 25 device bay Windows 2000 XP Server 2003 Vista PackageContents USB to ExpressCard Bay 5 25 inch mounting rack USB cable PCIe card PCIe cable Installation kit Quick Installation Guide Layout ExpressCard slot PCIe connector USB connector Figure 1 Layout ...

Page 3: ...pter into a 5 25 inch drive bay Figure 2 5 25 Mounting Rack Assembly USBCableConnector Pin 1 5VDC Figure 3 USB cable connector Important TheUSB cableconnectorisdesigned to plug into the 4 or 5 pin row of a USB pin out header Makesurethat 5VDC Pin1 isplugged into Pin 1 or Pin 2 on the pin out header ...

Page 4: ...4 PCIe connector Figure 5 PCIe cable PCIecable PCIecard PCIe connector Figure 4 PCIe card ...

Page 5: ...5 USBCableConnection ExpressCardAdapterPin outHeader Figure 7 USB Cable Connection Figure 6 ExpressCard Bay Pin out Header Pin 1 5VDC Data Data Ground Ground Pin 1 5VDC ...

Page 6: ...n order for the PCIe to ExpressCard Bay to work properly the driver of your existing USB host adapter must be installed properly 1 Turn OFF the power to your computer and all connected peripheral devices 2 Unplug the power cord from the back of the computer Remove the computer s cover 3 Remove the slot bracket from an available PCIe slot 4 To install the card carefully align the card s bus connect...

Page 7: ... the ExpressCard Bay pin out header Match up Pin 1 5VDC on the cable connector to Pin 1 5VDC on the ExpressCardBaypin outheader Caution Referto page5forpropercableconnection Connectingthecable improperly may damage your system 8 Select an available 3 5 or 5 25 drive bay for mounting the ExpressCard Bay remove the cover plate from the selected drive bay Secure the ExpressCard Bay to the drive bay b...

Page 8: ... improperly may damage your system Refer to your system s manual for proper connection 10 Boot up Windows and the PCIe to ExpressCard Bay is ready for use No driver installation is needed Inserting Removing ExpressCard PCIExpress basedExpressCardDevices PCI Express based ExpressCard devices are not hot plug hot swap compatible through this adapter Insert a PCI Express based ExpressCard before star...

Page 9: ...p compatible To insert position the ExpressCard on the left hand side of the ExpressCard slot then gently slidetheExpressCardintotheslotuntilthelocking mechanism clicks then release pressure To remove the ExpressCard gently press in on the ExpressCard to unlock then pull it out ...

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Page 11: ...ave the product repaired or replaced Step 1 Submit your RMA request Go to www siig com click Support then RMA to submit a request to SIIG RMA If the product is determined to be defective anRMAnumberwillbeissued SIIGRMAdepartment can also be reached at 510 413 5333 Step 2 After obtaining an RMA number ship the product Properlypacktheproductforshipping Allsoftware cable s andanyotheraccessoriesthatc...

Page 12: ...nce received including interference that may cause undesired operation THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCT COMPLIANCE SIIG Inc 6078 Stewart Ave Fremont CA 94538 3152 About SIIG Inc Founded in 1985 SIIG Inc is a leading computer upgrade manufacturer of I O connectivity products including PCI ISA serial and parallel ports USB Serial ATA UltraATA controllers FireWire 1394a b Networking SoundCards andot...

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