x8 PCI Express to Dual M.2 PCIe SSD Adapter Actual product may vary from photos User Manual SKU#: PEX8M2E2 For the latest information and specifications visit www.startech.
Compliance Statements FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Safety Statements Safety Measures • Wiring terminations should not be made with the product and/or electric lines under power. • Cables (including power and charging cables) should be placed and routed to avoid creating electric, tripping or safety hazards. Mesures de sécurité • Les terminaisons de câblâge ne doivent pas être effectuées lorsque le produit et/ou les câbles électriques sont sous tension.
Table of Contents Compliance Statements.........................................................................1 Safety Statements...................................................................................2 Product Diagram.....................................................................................4 Product Information...............................................................................5 Package Contents..............................................................................
Product Diagram 1 2 3 6 4 5 Component 1 Mounting Bracket (full Profile) 2 Bracket Screws (x 2) 3 PCIe Connector Function • Used to secure the Adapter to the Computer. • Used to secure the Mounting Bracket to the Adapter. • Used to connect the Adapter to the Computer’s PCIe Connector. To view manuals, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more visit www.startech.
4 Drive Installation Holes • Used to secure the Drives to (x 6) the Adapter. 5 Standoffs (x 2), Standoff Installation Screws (x 2), and Drive Mounting Screws (x 2) • Used to secure the Drives to the Adapter. 6 M.2 Connectors (x 2) • Used to connect the Drives to the Adapter. Product Information Package Contents • • • • • x8 PCI Express to Dual M.
Requirements For the latest requirements, please visit www.startech.com/ PEX8M2E2. • PCI Express M.2 SSD x 2 • Computer System with x8 or Larger PCI Slot x 1 • Phillips Head Screwdriver x 1 • Pliers x 1 Installing a Drive into the Adapter Warning! Drives and Adapters should be handled carefully, especially when they are transported. If you are not careful with your drives, you may lose data as a result. Make sure that you’re properly grounded when handling a Drive or Adapter. 1.
5. Gently slide the M.2 Connector on the Drive into the corresponding M.2 Connector on the Adapter and press the Drive down toward the adapter until the Drive is in place. Note: The M.2 Connector on the Drive is keyed so that it only fits in the Adapter one way. 6. Place the Standoff in the Drive Installation Hole that matches the length of your drive. 7. Replace the Standoff Installation Screw that you removed in step 2 and tighten it in place. 8.
4. Insert the two Bracket Screws through the Adapter and into the Low-Profile Bracket. 5. Using a Phillips Head Screwdriver tighten the Bracket Screws in place being careful not to over-tighten. Installing the Adapter in a Computer 1. Turn off the Computer. 2. Remove the case from the Computer. For more information about how to properly do this, consult the documentation that came with your computer system. 3. Place the Adapter into an available PCIe Slot. 4.
Preparing a Drive Windows® OS If the installed Drive has data on it, The Drive will appear under My Computer or Computer with a drive letter assigned to it. If you install a brand-new Drive that does not contain any data, you must prepare the Drive for use. Warning! When you complete the following steps, all of the data on the Drive will be deleted. 1. 2. 3. Depending on the version of OS that you are running, do one of the following: • On your desktop, right-click My Computer and click Manage.
that the drive is the correct one, check the drive capacity. 5. Right-click the section of the window that says Unallocated and click New Partition. 6. To initialize the drive in the format of your choice, complete the on-screen instructions. 7. When the drive is successfully installed, it appears under My Computer or Computer with a drive letter assigned to it. Mac OS Warning! When you complete the following steps, all of the data on your drive will be deleted.
Warranty Information This product is backed by a two-year warranty. For further information on product warranty terms and conditions, please refer to www.startech.com/warranty. Limitation of Liability In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.
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