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Chapter 5, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 LE
Using the Matrox PCIe host adapters
For MXO2 LE to be detected on a Mac Pro system, power must be supplied to
MXO2 LE (see “Powering MXO2 LE” on page 34), 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 LE, 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 36.
To your MacBook Pro’s
ExpressCard/34 slot (see “Installing
your PCIe host ExpressCard/34
adapter (for laptops)” on page 9).
MXO2 LE
(side view)