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Connecting MXO2 Rack to your Mac system
Using the Matrox PCIe host adapters
For MXO2 Rack to be detected on a Mac Pro system, power must be supplied to
MXO2 Rack (see “Powering MXO2 Rack” on page 26), 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 Rack, 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 27.
To your MacBook Pro’s
ExpressCard/34 slot (see “Installing
your PCIe host ExpressCard/34
adapter (for laptops)” on page 9).
MXO2 Rack