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CG-PCIePCIX4 PCIe to PCIx4 Slot Expansion Box Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this PCIe to PCIx4 Slots Expansion Box. It is
specially designed to expand 4 extra PCI slots from a PCI Express Slot. It
includes a PCIe host adapter card, an Expansion Cable and the Expansion
Box itself. The box is powered by a 12VDC AC adapter. It provides instant PCI
bus expansion via the PCI Express (PCIe) Bus of any computer systems.
Features and Packing List
Features
Packaging
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Supports 1-lane 2.5Gb/s PCI Express Data Transfer
Rate
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Expands 4 PCI 32-bit 33MHZ Slots over PCI Express
Slot
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Optional Full Length Box Model for Full Length PCI
Add-in Cards
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PCI Slots are fully PCI Bus Rev. 2.3 Compliant
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Supports both 5V and 3.3V Add-in Cards
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Low Profile Version is Available (optional) by
changing the Short Bracket of the Host PCI Express
card
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12VDC AC Power Adapter is Required
Before installing this product, please make sure the
following accessories are well packed in the box:
□
Metal Expansion Box 1
□
Add-in PCIe Host Card x 1
□
DVI like Expansion Cable x 1
□
12VDC/AC Power Adapter x 1
□ Driver CD × 1
□ This Installation Guide × 1
Installing the Expansion Box
Please note that this product does NOT support hot-plug feature by means of the Expansion Cable. You can NOT
connect or disconnect the expansion cable unless you power off your system first.
1.
Turn OFF the system power before installation!
Since both the PC system and the Expansion Box are self-powered, you need to follow the correct ON/OFF
sequence as follows:
Power Off Sequence:
Power off your PC system then the Expansion Box
Power On Sequence:
Power on the Expansion Box first, then power on your PC system.
2.
Remove the chassis cover from your computer
