Intended Use
The product is intended for mounting in a PCIe-slot on a computer, where it enables the use of
a mini PCIe card (short or long design).
This product complies with the applicable national and European requirements. All names of
companies and products are the trademarks of the respective owners. All rights reserved.
Package Contents
• Adapter card
• Set of screws
• Operating instructions
Safety Instructions
The warranty will be void in the event of damage caused by failure to observe
these safety instructions! We do not assume any liability for any resulting
damage!
We shall not accept liability for damage to property or personal injury caused
by incorrect handling or non-compliance with the safety instructions. In such
cases, the warranty will be null and void.
• The unauthorised conversion and/or modi
fi
cation of the product is not allowed
because of safety reasons.
• The product is not a toy and should be kept out of the reach of children.
• No part of the product may get damp or wet.
• Do not leave packaging material carelessly lying around, as it could become a
dangerous plaything for children.
• Handle the product with care; it can be damaged by impacts, blows, or accidental
falls, even from a low height.
Connection and Control Elements
1 Contact strip for mini-PCIe card
2 Micro-USB
connector
3 5-pin USB pin strip (one pin missing)
4 Jumpers for power supply to the mini-
PCIe card via USB or PCIe
5 LED (for WLAN mini-PCIe card)
6 Holes on the slot bracket for WLAN antennas
7 Two mounting points for a short
mini-PCIe
card
8 Two mounting points for a long
mini-PCIe
card
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2
4
5
3
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7
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6
A mini-PCIe card can work in two different ways - based on either USB or PCIe.
Unfortunately, the operating mode of the mini-PCIe card cannot be speci
fi
ed right
away, unless the manufacturer has indicated this.
If the mini-PCIe card that you want to plug into the adapter card is USB-based, then
a suitable USB cable that is available as an accessory is required (either a 5-pin
internal USB cable or a micro-USB cable). Otherwise, the operating system will not
fi
nd any new hardware.
Installation
If you do not have the expertise to install the device correctly, please contact
an expert or a specialist workshop and let them carry out the installation!
Switch off the computer in which the mounting frame is to be installed as well
as all connected devices and separate all devices from the mains voltage; pull
the mains plug! Just turning off at the on/off switch is not enough!
• Open your computer’s housing and carefully remove the cover.
• The plug-in card offers the option of operating a short or a long mini-PCIe card. Two spacers
can be positioned appropriately in the plug-in card, so as to hold the mini-PCIe card in place.
The two inner mounting points (7) should be used for a short mini-PCIe card, the two outer
mounting points (8) for a long mini-PCIe card.
Two spacers that are already on the board can be mounted at the required location using
screws.
• Instead of the pre-mounted long slot bracket, you can install the included short slot bracket if
the adapter card is to be installed into a corresponding
fl
at computer case.
• Insert the mini-PCIe card in the contact strip. Hold the mini-PCIe card in a slightly slanted
position; slide it into the contact strip and fold it down. Then screw the mini-PCIe card into
place at the two spacers; the required screws are included.
• If you use a WLAN mini-PCIe card, there are corresponding openings (6) on the slot bracket
for mounting one or two WLAN antennas.
• The function of the LED (5) on the adapter card depends on the mini-PCIe card used (e.g.
fl
ashing in some WLAN cards indicates data transfer).
• For USB-based mini-PCIe cards, the two jumpers (4) should be moved to the lower position
(position 2-3 and 5-6; see label on the circuit board).
Moreover, either the micro-USB socket (2) or the USB pin strip (3) should be connected to a
USB port on the computer using a suitable USB cable (not included, available separately).
A pin is missing in the 5-pin jumper; this is used to code for connectors protected
against polarity reversal. You will
fi
nd a label for the pin assignment next to the
jumper (GND, D+, D- and VCC). When connecting, pay attention to the correct ar-
rangement of the connector (GND = black cable, VCC = red cable); otherwise not
only the motherboard, but also the adapter card and the inserted mini-PCIe card will
be destroyed. Loss of warranty!
• For PCIe-based mini-PCIe cards, the two jumpers (4) should be brought to the upper position
(position 1-2 and 4-5; see label on the circuit board).
A USB connection between the adapter card and a USB port on the computer is not usually
required here.
• Locate a free PCIe slot; remove the corresponding slot bracket and insert the card into the
PCIe slot. Screw the plug-in card
fi
rmly in place, making sure it is positioned correctly in the
PCIe slot!
• Close the housing of your computer.
• Reconnect your computer and monitor to the mains voltage and switch on all devices.
• If your computer does not start correctly, switch it off immediately and check all the settings
and cable connections.
Before opening the PC again, disconnect it from the mains voltage, see above!
Driver Installation
The adapter card itself does not require a driver; thus, driver installation is necessary only
for the inserted mini-PCIe card. It is imperative that you observe the operating manual of the
mini-PCIe card you use.
Tips and Notes
When the mini-PCIe card inserted into the adapter card is not recognised by the computer’s
operating system, then check:
• Is the mini-PCIe card USB-based? Then the two jumpers (4) should be brought to the lower
position (position 2-3 and 5-6; see label on the circuit board). Moreover, either the micro-USB
socket (2) or the USB pin strip (3) should be connected to a USB port on the computer using
a suitable USB cable (not included, available separately).
• Is the mini-PCIe card PCIe-based? Then the two jumpers (4) should be brought to the upper
position (position 1-2 and 4-5; see label on the circuit board). A USB connection between the
adapter card and a USB port on the computer is not usually required here.
Disposal
Electrical and electronic devices should not be disposed of as household
waste.
Dispose of unserviceable products in accordance with the relevant statutory regula-
tions.
O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S www.conrad.com
Mini-PCIe to PCIe adapter
Item no. 40 88 70
Version 04/13
These operating instructions are a publication by Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Str. 1,
D-92240 Hirschau (www.conrad.com).
All rights including translation reserved. Reproduction by any method, e.g. photocopy, micro
fi
lming,
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Reprinting, also in part, is prohibited.
These operating instructions represent the technical status at the time of printing. Changes in
technology and equipment reserved.
© Copyright 2013 by Conrad Electronic SE.
