OWC mercury helios fx Quick Start Manual
MERCURY HELIOS FX
Quick Start Guide
Mac Compatibility (non-GPU cards)
• Macs with Thunderbolt 3 ports
• Macs with Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 ports
• Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter
• macOS 10.12.6 or later
PC Compatibility (non-GPU cards)
• PCs with a Thunderbolt 3 port
• 64-bit editions of Windows 10, Version 1703 OS Build 15063 (Creator’s Update) or newer
GPU Compatibility (Mac and PC)
• Please visit the product web page for more information and links to related resources.
OWC Mercury Helios FX
Thunderbolt 3 cable
Not pictured:
AC power cable
The computer, PCIe card and eGPU are static-sensitive
devices. They are susceptible to invisible damage if not
protected during installation. We recommend the use of
a grounding strap. Make sure to work in a clean, staticfree area, and avoid wearing clothing that retains static
charges. www.owcdigital.com/support/anti-static
Installing a GPU or Other PCIe Card
Please use the steps below when installing a GPU or other PCIe card; these instructions depict a double-width card.
1. Remove the OWC Helios FX from its packaging and set it on a level working surface with the back facing towards you.
2. Remove the three thumbscrews (shown at right) from the
back of the device, then set them aside.
3. Grasping the raised portions of the top cover (shown in
red), slide the top cover towards you until it stops. Next,
lift the top cover straight up, pull the sides apart slightly,
then remove the cover and set it aside.
4. Remove the two Phillips screws and the thumbscrew
(highlighted in red) that ax the Locking Plate to the
chassis, then set them aside.
5. Remove one or both PCIe slot covers, depending on the PCIe card requirements, then set the cover(s) aside.
6. Carefully unpack the PCIe card from its box, removing any protective plastic lm, sleeves, and port covers from the device.
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