Quick-Start Guide
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Manual Revision: February 8, 2022 11:08 AM
Product ID
QUAD-M2-PCIE-CARD-B
Component
Function
1
LED Jumper Pins
•
Connect
LED Lights
to the
PCIe to M.2 Adapter
Card
to show
Drive
activity
2
Standoffs (x 4),
Standoff Installation
Screws (x 4), and Drive
Mounting Screws (x 4)
•
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
3
M.2 Connectors
•
Connect
M Keyed M.2 Storage Devices
to the
PCIe to M.2 Adapter Card
4
PCIe x16 Connector
•
Connect the
PCIe to M.2 Adapter Card
to the
PCIe Slot
in a
Computer
Product Information
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PCI Express x16 to Quad M.2 PCIe SSD Adapter with Bifurcation
Package Contents
•
PCIe to M.2 Adapter Card x 1
•
Quick-Start Guide x 1
Requirements
•
Computer x 1
•
PCIe x16 Slot with Bifurcation Support
•
Phillips Head Screwdriver x 1
•
PCI Express M.2 SSD x 4
•
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.
Install the M.2 Storage Drives
1.
Place the
Drive
next to the
Adapter
and note the
Drive Installation Holes
that
match the length of the
Drive
. If the
Standoffs
and
Installation Screws
are already
installed in the correct position, proceed to step 5.
2.
On the front of the
M.2 Adapter Card,
use
Pliers
to hold the
Standoff
in place while
using a
Phillips Head Screwdriver
to remove the
Screw,
located on the back of the
Adapter
.
3.
Use the
Phillips Head Screwdriver
to remove the
Screw
on the front of the
M.2
Adapter Card
.
4.
Remove the
Standoff
.
5.
Repeat steps 2 - 3 to remove the remaining
Standoffs
and
Standoff Installation
Screws
as needed.
6.
Install the
Standoff
in the
Drive Installation Hole
that matches the length of the
Drive
.
7.
Gently slide the
M.2 Drive Connector
into the corresponding
M.2 Connector,
located
on the
M.2 Adapter Card,
and press the
Drive
down toward the adapter
until the
Drive
is properly seated
Note:
The
M.2 Connector
on the
Drive
is
M Keyed
so that it only fits
M Keyed M.2
Storage Devices
8.
Replace the
Standoff Installation Screw
, removed in step 2, and tighten using a
Philips Head Screwdriver
.
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