StarTech.com DUAL-M2-PCIE-CARD-B Quick Start Manual

PCI Express x8 to Dual M.2 PCIe SSD Adapter with Bifurcation
Product ID
DUAL-M2-PCIE-CARD-B
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Component
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Full Profile Bracket
2 LED Jumper Pins
3 Bracket Screws
4 M.2 Connectors
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PCIe x8 Connector
Standoffs (x 2),
Standoff Installation
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Screws (x 2), and Drive
Mounting Screws (x 2)
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Function
Secure the PCIe to M.2 Adapter Card to the
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Computer Case
Connect LED Lights to the PCIe to M.2 Adapter
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Card to show Drive activity
LED Lights not included
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Secure the Full/Low Profile Bracket to the PCIe
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to M.2 Adapter Card
Connect M Keyed M.2 Storage Devices to the
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PCIe to M.2 Adapter Card
Connect the PCIe to M.2 Adapter Card to the
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PCIe Slot in a Computer
Secure M.2 Storage Devices to the PCIe to M.2
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Adapter Card
Compatible PCIe M.2 SSDs (NVMe and AHCI):
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2242, 2260, 2280, and 22110 drives
Product Information
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Package Contents
PCIe to M.2 Adapter Card x 1
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Low Profile Bracket x 1
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Quick-Start Guide x 1
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Requirements
Computer x 1
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PCIe x8 or x16 Slot with Bifurcation Support
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Phillips Head Screwdriver x 1
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PCI Express M.2 SSD x 2
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Pliers x 1
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Installation
Warning: PCIe Cards can be damaged by static electricity. Ensure that the Installer
is properly grounded before they open the Computer Case or touch the PCIe to M.2
Adapter Card. The Installer should wear an Anti-Static Strap when installing any
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computer component. If an Anti-Static Strap is not available, discharge any built-up
static electricity by touching a large Grounded Metal Surface for several seconds.
Only handle the PCIe to M.2 Adapter Card by its edges and do not touch the gold
connectors.
Note: Consult the documentation that came with the Computer/Motherboard for
details regarding how to enable and configure PCIe Bifurcation.
(Optional) Installing the Low Profile Bracket
NOTE: By default the Full Profile Bracket is attached to the PCIe to M.2 Adapter
Card . Depending on your system configuration you may need to remove the Full
Profile Bracket and replace it with the Low Profile Bracket (included).
1. Using a Small Phillips Head Screwdriver, remove the two Bracket Screws securing
the Full Profile Bracket to the M.2 Adapter Card . Set the Bracket Screws aside as
they will be used to attach the Low Profile Bracket.
Align the Screw Holes on the M.2 Adapter Card with the Screw Holes on the Low
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Profile Bracket ensuring the M.2 Adapter Card is sitting on-top of the Screw Holes
on the Low Profile Bracket.
Insert the Bracket Screws through the M.2 Adapter Card and into the Screw Holes
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on the Low Profile Bracket.
4. Using the Small Phillips Head Screwdriver, tighten the Bracket Screws, being
careful not to over-tighten them.
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Quick-Start Guide
Manual Revision: February 22, 2022 10:19 AM