User guide

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Chapter 3, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2
Using the Matrox PCIe host adapters
For MXO2 to be detected on a Mac Pro system, power must be supplied to
MXO2 (see “Powering MXO2” on page 14), and it must be connected to your
Mac Pro before starting up your computer.
¡ Importan t Do not disconnect the Matrox PCIe cable from the adapter, or
MXO2, when your Mac system is running. To safely remove the Matrox PCIe
host Expresscard/34 adapter, see “Removing your PCIe host ExpressCard/34
adapter” on page 10.
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 MacBook Pro’s
ExpressCard/34 slot (see “Installing
your PCIe host ExpressCard/34
adapter (for laptops)” on page 9).
MXO2
(side view)