Ratoc Systems PE51U User Manual

PE51U

User's Manual

PCI Express to ExpressCard

External Adapter

Rev.1.0

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Advisories

Three types of advisories are used throughout this manual to provide helpful information, or to alert
you to the potential for hardware damage or personal injury. They are Note, Caution and Warning. The
followings is an example of each type of advisory.

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Used to indicate and prevent the following procedure or step from causing damage to the equipment.

NOTE

WARNING

CAUTION

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the RATOC PCI Express to ExpressCard Adapter. This device allows to use
ExpressCard on a desktop computer. Normally ExpressCard is need to inserted into the ExpressCard slot
before system boot and never allow to exchange ExpreassCard after system boot both Windows PC and
MAC pro. This product provide ExpressCard Hot-plug capable driver for Windows PC and MAC Pro. To
install ExpressCard Hot-plug driver you can exchange ExpressCard at any time.

1-1.Feature

 To assure PCI Express signal quality signal repeater is located on the PCI Express board.
 To enable ExpressCard Hot-Plug capability Hot-Plug driver is provided for Windows PC and MAC Pro.
 Recommended as a SxS Pro compliant product on the web site below.

https://www.oss-formats.org/en/sxs/outline/index.html

1-2.Pre-Installation Information

Before using ExpressCard adapter you should perform the following steps:

1. Inventory the shipping carton contents for all of the required parts

2. Read this manual

1-3.Package Contents

ExpressCard Adapter

PCI Express add-in card

Low Profile bracket

PCI Express extension Cable

If any of these items are missing, contact the
supplier immediately.

CD-ROM

Manual

If any of these items are missing, contact the
supplier immediately.

1-4.System Requirements

 Supported Operating System
Windows 7 / Windows Vista / Windows XP(Latest Service Pack should be installed)
Mac OSX 10.4.11 or later / 10.5.6 or later / 10.6 or later
 Supported Computer
Windows PC PCI Express slot equipped.
Intel Mac Pro

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1-5.Supported ExpressCard

ExpressCard/34 ( ExpressCard/54 is not supported. )
 Memory Card
Sony SxS Pro, Flash memory, Media Reader
 Communication Card
Wireless LAN Card, LAN Card, Data Communication Card, Mobile Communication Card
 Interface Card
USB3.0 Host Card, Wireless USB Host Card

For the latest information, go to our web site.
http://www.ratocsystems.com/english

1-6.Layout

Eject lever

Connector for

PCI Express expansion cable

ExpressCard Slot

Connector for

PCI Express expansion cable

ExpressCard Adapter

PCI Express add-in card

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Setup

2-1.Installing the PCI Express add-in card and ExpressCard adapter

Shut down all power connected to the host

computer

As an added step to ensure safe installation,
unplug the power supply from the
computer.

After the host computer is off and all power
cords disconnected, remove the cover and
insert the card into a vacant PCI Express
slot by gently pushing the card until it is
firmly seated. Be sure to secure the card
with a retaining screw.

Shut down all power connected to the host

computer

As an added step to ensure safe installation,
unplug the power supply from the
computer.

After the host computer is off and all power
cords disconnected, remove the cover and
insert the card into a vacant PCI Express
slot by gently pushing the card until it is
firmly seated. Be sure to secure the card
with a retaining screw.

Windows PC

Shut down all power connected to the host

computer

As an added step to ensure safe installation,
unplug the power supply from the
computer.

After the host computer is off and all power
cords disconnected, remove the cover and
insert the card into a vacant PCI Express
slot by gently pushing the card until it is
firmly seated. Be sure to secure the card
with a retaining screw.

Shut down all power connected to the host

computer

As an added step to ensure safe installation,
unplug the power supply from the
computer.

After the host computer is off and all power
cords disconnected, remove the cover and
insert the card into a vacant PCI Express
slot by gently pushing the card until it is
firmly seated. Be sure to secure the card
with a retaining screw.

Mac Pro

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is the enemy of semiconductor devices. You should always take
precautions to eliminate any electrostatic charge from your body and clothing before touching any
semiconductor device or card by using an electrostatic wrist strap and/or conductive mat.

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CAUTION

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Connect PCI Express add-in card and
ExpressCard Adapter by the PCI Express
extension cable

If PCI Express slot of your computer is
low profile, you need to change the
bracket of PCI Express add-in card to
low profile bracket.

NOTE