Sonnet Echo Express SE Thunderbolt User Manual

Sonnet Echo Express SE Thunderbolt User Manual

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide for Echo Express SE ™ Thunderbolt Expansion Chassis for PCIe Cards ™...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Introduction, System Requirements................... 1 2 Echo Express SE Description..................... 2 Echo Express SE Extererior Echo Express SE Inner Assembly Echo Express SE Power Adapter 3 PCIe Card Installation Steps....................4 4 Verify Connections Using System Information................7 Verify the Echo Express SE is Recognized Verify the Installed Card is Recognized 5 Tips, General Information, and Known Issues................
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  • Page 5: Introduction, System Requirements

    Chapter 1 – Introduction, System Requirements Introduction System Requirements Congratulations on your purchase! The Echo Express SE is a The Echo Express requires the following to operate: Thunderbolt expansion system for PCIe cards. Through its PCIe • Mac computer with a Thunderbolt port slot, you may connect an expansion card to your iMac , Mac ®...
  • Page 6: Echo Express Se Description

    Chapter 2 – Echo Express SE Description Echo Express SE Exterior 1 – Power Indicator 2 – 12VDC Socket This indicator lights when the Echo Express SE is powered, Connect the included DC power adapter between this socket the Thunderbolt cable between Echo Express and your and the included power cord computer is plugged in securely, and the computer powered on.
  • Page 7: Echo Express Se Inner Assembly

    Chapter 2 – Echo Express SE Description Echo Express SE Inner Assembly 1 – PCIe Slot This slot accepts up to an x8 mechanical, half-length (up to 6.6" long), full- height, single-width PCIe 2.0 card, and also supports PCIe 1.1 cards 2 –...
  • Page 8: Pcie Card Installation Steps

    Chapter 3 – PCIe Card Installation Steps 1. Remove the Echo Express SE chassis from its packaging, and then set it upside-down on a soft, flat, level surface. 2. Remove and set aside the two screws securing the bottom of the outer case to the inner assembly (Figure 1).
  • Page 9 Chapter 3 – PCIe Card Installation Steps 6. Remove and set aside the screw used to secure a PCIe card from the Echo Express SE chassis’ inner assembly (Figure 4). WARNING: When handling computer products, take care to prevent components from being damaged by static electricity;...
  • Page 10 Chapter 3 – PCIe Card Installation Steps 11. Using two of the screws you removed previously, secure the back edge of the Echo Express SE’s outer case to its inner assembly; do not overtighten the screws (Figure 7). Figure 7 12.
  • Page 11: Verify Connections Using System Information

    Chapter 4 – Verify Connections Using System Information A – Verify the Echo Express SE 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.
  • Page 12: Tips, General Information, And Known Issues

    You may connect the Echo Express SE plus up to five additional Thunderbolt devices, including the Apple Thunderbolt Display, in a daisy chain connected to the computer Using Expansion Cards Without Drivers Some Thunderbolt-compatible expansion cards, like Sonnet’s Allegro FW800 PCIe FireWire adapter and Sonnet’s Tempo ™...
  • Page 13: Specifications, Precautions, Fcc Compliance, And Support Information

    Before Dimensions WxDxH 5.7 x 8.8 x 2.9 in. you call Sonnet Customer Service, please check our Web site for (14.5 x 22.3 x 7.4 cm) the latest updates and online support files, and check this User’s Weight 2.4 lbs.
  • Page 14 Allegro, Echo, and Tempo are trademarks of Sonnet Technologies, Inc. FireWire, iMac, Mac, the Mac logo, MacBook, and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. Thunderbolt and the Thunderbolt logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/ or other countries.

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