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Connecting MXO2 Mini to your computer
Using the Matrox PCIe host adapters
For MXO2 Mini to be detected on your desktop computer, power must be
supplied to MXO2 Mini (see “Powering MXO2 Mini” on page 40), 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 Mini, 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 42.
To your laptop’s ExpressCard/34
slot (see “Installing your PCIe host
ExpressCard/34 adapter (for
laptops)” on page 7).
MXO2 Mini