Quick-Start Guide
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Manual Revision: February 22, 2022 10:19 AM
Product ID
DUAL-M2-PCIE-CARD-B
Component
Function
1
Full Profile Bracket
•
Secure the
PCIe to M.2 Adapter Card
to the
Computer Case
2
LED Jumper Pins
•
Connect
LED Lights
to the
PCIe to M.2 Adapter
Card
to show
Drive
activity
•
LED Lights
not included
3
Bracket Screws
•
Secure the
Full/Low Profile Bracket
to the
PCIe
to M.2 Adapter Card
4
M.2 Connectors
•
Connect
M Keyed M.2 Storage Devices
to the
PCIe to M.2 Adapter Card
5
PCIe x8 Connector
•
Connect the
PCIe to M.2 Adapter Card
to the
PCIe Slot
in a
Computer
6
Standoffs (x 2),
Standoff Installation
Screws (x 2), and Drive
Mounting Screws (x 2)
•
Secure
M.2 Storage Devices
to the
PCIe to M.2
Adapter Card
•
Compatible
PCIe M.2 SSDs
(NVMe and AHCI):
2242, 2260, 2280, and 22110 drives
PCI Express x8 to Dual M.2 PCIe SSD Adapter with Bifurcation
Product Information
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Package Contents
•
PCIe to M.2 Adapter Card x 1
•
Low Profile Bracket x 1
•
Quick-Start Guide x 1
Requirements
•
Computer x 1
•
PCIe x8 or x16 Slot with Bifurcation Support
•
Phillips Head Screwdriver x 1
•
PCI Express M.2 SSD x 2
•
Pliers x 1
Installation
Warning
:
PCIe Cards
can be damaged by static electricity. Ensure that the
Installer
is properly grounded before they open the
Computer Case
or touch the
PCIe to M.2
Adapter Card
. The
Installer
should wear an
Anti-Static Strap
when installing any
computer component. If an
Anti-Static Strap
is not available, discharge any built-up
static electricity by touching a large
Grounded Metal Surface
for several seconds.
Only handle the
PCIe to M.2 Adapter Card
by its edges and do not touch the gold
connectors.
Note:
Consult the documentation that came with the
Computer/Motherboard
for
details regarding how to enable and configure PCIe Bifurcation.
(Optional) Installing the Low Profile Bracket
NOTE:
By default the
Full Profile Bracket
is attached to the
PCIe to M.2 Adapter
Card
. Depending on your system configuration you may need to remove the
Full
Profile Bracket
and replace it with the
Low Profile Bracket
(included).
1. Using a
Small Phillips Head Screwdriver
, remove the two
Bracket Screws
securing
the
Full Profile Bracket
to the
M.2 Adapter Card
. Set the
Bracket Screws
aside as
they will be used to attach the
Low Profile Bracket
.
2. Align the
Screw Holes
on the
M.2 Adapter Card
with the
Screw Holes
on the
Low
Profile Bracket
ensuring the
M.2 Adapter Card
is sitting on-top of the
Screw Holes
on the
Low Profile Bracket
.
3. Insert the
Bracket Screws
through the
M.2 Adapter Card
and into the
Screw Holes
on the
Low Profile Bracket
.
4. Using the
Small Phillips Head Screwdriver
, tighten the
Bracket Screws
, being
careful not to over-tighten them.
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