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Host Interface card Installation
Begin the installation of your PCI Express (PCIe) host card by first powering down your computer.
The PCIe host card is a "half-height," x8-capable PCIe card mounted to a "full-height" bracket as shown below.
For low profile case applications, you may need to change the mounting bracket to the low profile bracket that
shipped with your system. This is done by removing the screws that hold the card to the bracket. Be sure
you are using proper ESD procedures when completing this action.
WARNING
YOU MUST ONLY INSTALL THE PCIe HOST CARD INTO A PCI EXPRESS SLOT.
Only use Interface card WITH bracket. This will ensure that your PCIe host card can only be
inserted into a PCIe slot. Although PCI Express cards without brackets may fit into conventional PCI
slots, you run the risk of damaging the PCI Express host card if you insert it into a PCI slot.
1.
Once the host computer is off and all power cords are disconnected from the AC outlet, remove the cover.
2.
Check the red DIP switch (SW1) on the interface card, this should be set to OFF= HOST.
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