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Chapter 6, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 Mini
Using the Matrox PCIe host adapters
For MXO2 Mini to be detected on your Mac Pro, power must be supplied to
MXO2 Mini (see “Powering MXO2 Mini” on page 44), and it must be connected
to your computer before starting up your system.
¡ Importan t Do not disconnect the Matrox PCIe cable from the adapter, or
MXO2 Mini, 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 46.
To your MacBook Pro’s
ExpressCard/34 slot (see “Installing
your PCIe host ExpressCard/34
adapter (for laptops)” on page 9).
MXO2 Mini