User guide

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Connecting MXO2 to your computer
Using the Matrox PCIe host adapters
For MXO2 to be detected on your desktop computer, power must be supplied to
MXO2 (see “Powering MXO2” on page 14), and it must be connected to your
computer before starting up your system.
¡ Important Do not disconnect the Matrox PCIe cable from the adapter, or
MXO2, when your computer is running. To safely remove the Matrox PCIe host
ExpressCard/34 adapter from your laptop, see “Removing your PCIe host
ExpressCard/34 adapter” on page 8.
OR
Matrox PCIe host
ExpressCard/34
adapter
Matrox PCIe
host adapter
PCIe cable
²Caution To ensure functionality and
avoid damaging the PCIe cable or host
connector, you must connect the PCIe
cable as shown in “Ensuring proper PCIe
cable connection” on page 16.
To your laptop’s ExpressCard/34
slot (see “Installing your PCIe host
ExpressCard/34 adapter (for
laptops)” on page 7).
MXO2
(side view)