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SIIG PCIe to ExpressCard Bay Quick Installation Manual

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PCIe to ExpressCard Bay
Quick Installation Guide
Introducing the PCIe to ExpressCard Bay
The PCIe to ExpressCard Bay is the perfect solution for
computer users who wish to share their ExpressCard
devices between their notebook and desktop systems.
Features and Benefits
•
Unique device bay design provides convenient
front panel access
•
Compliant with USB specification rev. 2.0
•
Supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps
•
Works with ExpressCard/54 and ExpressCard/34
form factor cards
•
Hot-plug and hot-swap support allows for you to
connect/detach devices without turning off the
system
•
Works with Broadband Modems, I/O adapters
(e.g.1394a/b), EV-DO data cards, flash memory,
flash card adapters, security, legacy I/O (PS2,
serial, parallel), optical disk drives, GPS receivers
and more
04-0452A
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  • Page 1 PCIe to ExpressCard Bay Quick Installation Guide Introducing the PCIe to ExpressCard Bay The PCIe to ExpressCard Bay is the perfect solution for computer users who wish to share their ExpressCard devices between their notebook and desktop systems. Features and Benefits •...

  • Page 2: Installation Kit

    System Requirements • Desktop computer with an available internal USB 2.0 port • PCI Express-enabled system with an available PCI Express slot • An available 3.5" or 5.25" device bay • Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista Package Contents • USB to ExpressCard Bay •...

  • Page 3: Usb Cable Connector

    5.25" Mounting Rack Assembly Important: Use the Mounting Rack Assembly only when installing the adapter into a 5.25 inch drive bay. Figure 2: 5.25" Mounting Rack Assembly USB Cable Connector Pin 1 (+5VDC) Figure 3: USB cable connector Important: The USB cable connector is designed to plug into the 4 or 5-pin row of a USB pin-out header.
  • Page 4 PCIe card PCIe connector Figure 4: PCIe card PCIe cable PCIe connector Figure 5: PCIe cable...

  • Page 5: Usb Cable Connection

    ExpressCard Adapter Pin-out Header Pin 1 (+5VDC) Data- Data+ Ground Ground Figure 6. ExpressCard Bay Pin-out Header USB Cable Connection Pin 1 (+5VDC) Figure 7. USB Cable Connection...
  • Page 6 Ground (GND) Figure 8. USB Pin-out Header Installing the PCIe to ExpressCard Bay Important: In order for the PCIe to ExpressCard Bay to work properly, the driver of your existing USB host adapter must be installed properly. Turn OFF the power to your computer and all connected peripheral devices.
  • Page 7 Replace the slot bracket's holding screw to secure the card. Connect PCIe cable into PCIe card and the ExpressCard Bay, shown in Figure 9. Figure 9: Connecting PCIe cable into PCIe card and ExpressCard Bay Connect the USB cable to the ExpressCard Bay pin-out header.
  • Page 8 Connecting the cable improperly may damage your system. Refer to your system's manual for proper connection. 10. Boot-up Windows and the PCIe to ExpressCard Bay is ready for use. No driver installation is needed. Inserting/Removing ExpressCard PCI Express-based ExpressCard Devices PCI Express-based ExpressCard devices are not hot-plug/hot-swap compatible through this adapter.
  • Page 9 USB-based ExpressCard Devices USB-based ExpressCard devices are hot-plug/hot-swap compatible. • To insert, position the ExpressCard on the left hand side of the ExpressCard slot, then gently slide the ExpressCard into the slot until the locking mechanism clicks then release pressure. •...
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  • Page 11: Technical Support And Warranty

    This product comes with a lifetime manufacturer warranty. Please see SIIG website for more warranty details. If you should happen to have any problems with this product, follow the procedures below. A) If it is within the store's return policy period, please return the product to the store where you purchased from.
  • Page 12 6078 Stewart Ave. Fremont, CA 94538-3152 PCIe to ExpressCard Bay is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Other names used in this publication are for identification only and may be trademarks of their respective companies.