One Stop Systems
OSS-KIT-EXP-2000-2M
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3. Installation Instructions
3.a. Installing the Adapter Kit
1) Install the host cable adapter into an appropriate PCIe slot of the host computer. NOTE: For example, a PCIe x8
host board can be installed in a PCIe x16 or a x8 slot. It will still operate at x8 speeds.
3.b. When using with the 2-slot Backplane:
2) Install the expansion link board into the system host slot on the expansion system.
3) Connect the PCIe cable to both cable adapters.
a) Pull back on the tab, lifting the prongs that insert in the holes on the PCIe connector.
b) Push in the connector.
c) Release green thumb tab insuring that the prongs are fully engaged in the mating connector.
d) Test by pulling back on the connector.
3.c. Removing PCIe cable:
1)
To remove PCIe cable pull back on green thumb tab to release metal pins and gently separate.
