Getting Started with 5G Modem Card
2.2 Using PCIe
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2.2.2
Connecting MV31-W to the 5G Modem Card Adapter Board
To properly connect the 5G Modem Card and all accessories to the 5G Modem Card Adapter
Board please complete the steps listed below. The complete setup with the 5G Modem Card
mounted onto the 5G Modem Card Adapter Board is shown in
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Ensure that all jumpers and switches on the 5G Modem Card Adapter Board are set to their
positions as shown in
and switch USB/PCIe is in position PCIe (off).
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Place Thermo Pad with the self adhesive side (remove protection foil) on the 5G Modem
Card Adapter Board close to the M.2 connector.
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Insert the 5G Modem Card into the M.2 connector on the 5G Modem Card Adapter Board
and insert the screw to keep the 5G Modem Card in position and connected.
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Connect the MHF4 type connectors for the antennas on the 5G Modem Card Adapter Board
(ANT0, ANT1, ANT2, ANT3) to the matching MHF4 type connectors on the 5G Modem
Card.
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Screw the external antennas to the appropriate SMA connectors on the 5G Modem Card
Adapter Board (ANT0, ANT1, ANT2, ANT3).
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Insert the (U)SIM card into the card reader on your host device.
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Connect FFC cable on one side to the FFC connector on the 5G Modem Card Adapter
Board and the other side to the M.2 Adapter Card.
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Plug the M.2 Adapter Card into your PC
After connecting the 5G Modem Card with the 5G Modem Card Adapter Board, the 5G Modem
Card can be switched on by switching on your PC. The initial startup and possible PCIe driver
installation are described in
Figure 3:
5G Modem Card Adapter Board with PCIe M.2 Interface
