Thunderbolt Cable 3 PCIe Card Installation and Chassis Setup Steps 4 Verify Connections Using System Information A – Verify the Echo Express SE II is Recognized B – Verify the Installed Card is Recognized 5 Tips, General Information, and Known Issues...
System Requirements Congratulations on your purchase! The Echo Express SE II is While the Echo Express SE II chassis requires no drivers, the a Thunderbolt 2 expansion system for PCIe cards. Through its expansion cards you install do; Thunderbolt-compatible drivers...
Chapter 2 – Echo Express SE II Description Echo Express SE II Exterior 1 – Power Indicator This lights when: the Echo Express SE II is powered, the Thunderbolt cable between Echo Express and your computer is plugged in securely, and the computer powered on.
Chapter 2 – Echo Express SE II Description Echo Express SE II Inner Assembly 1 – PCIe Slot 1 This is an x16 mechanical (x4 electrical) PCIe 2.0 slot. It is also compatible with PCIe 1.1 and 3.0 cards. 2 – PCIe Slot 2 This is an x8 mechanical (x4 electrical) PCIe 2.0 slot.
Chapter 2 – Echo Express SE II Description Echo Express SE II Power Adapter 1 – Power Adapter Connect this to the Echo Express SE II chassis’ power port. Note that the power indicator on top lights when the adapter is connected to AC power.
Chapter 3 – PCIe Card Installation and Chassis Setup Steps 1. Remove the Echo Express SE II chassis from its packaging, and then set it upside-down on a soft, flat, level surface. 2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove and set aside the four screws securing the outer case to the inner assembly (Figure 1).
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(Figure 5). 12. Turn the Echo Express SE II chassis upside-down, and then using the four screws you removed previously, secure the outer case to the inner Figure 5 assembly;...
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Figure 7 16. Connect the power adapter cable to the Echo Express SE II’s 12V power socket. Note that the power indicator on the Echo Express SE II chassis will not light until the computer, and any other Thunderbolt device connected between it and the Echo chassis, is powered on.
Chapter 4 – Verify Connections Using System Information A – Verify the Echo Express SE II is Recognized 1. With the Echo chassis powered and connected to the computer, turn on the computer. 2. From the Apple menu, select About This Mac; the System Information application will launch.
PCIe CARDS ARE NOT HOT-PLUGGABLE! Never install a PCIe card into Echo Express SE II while it is connected to a computer or power outlet! If you do, you risk injury, and damage to the card, chassis, and computer.
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