Product manual
PCI Express to PMC adapter Copyright © 2011, Technobox, Inc
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Carrier Installation into PCI slot.
After the PMC is installed, insert the carrier into the PCI slot. Observe that the carrier is fully seated.
Secure the top of the carrier front panel to the chassis frame using a screw of the appropriate size or hold
down mechanism if present, this step is MANDATORY due to the weight of the assembly.
Cautions
Inspect that the edge fingers line up properly in the corresponding motherboard slot. There have been rare
occasions where out of spec. motherboard connectors have caused short circuits.
Observe all necessary anti-static precautions when handling and installing the carrier and PMCs.
Thermal frame.
The “THERMAL FRAME” consists of 4 parts two of each type. PART B and PART C, this creates the
thermal path between the conduction cooled PMC and the heat-sink.
PART A connects to the thermal frame and the Carrier.
The “Anti-fretting block” PART D connects to the Carrier with two M2 screws .
Figure 17 Thermal Frame and anti-fret parts