Matrox Electronic Systems MXO2 Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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Chapter 3, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2
Connecting MXO2 to your Mac system
Connect MXO2 to your Mac Pro or MacBook Pro using the Matrox PCIe cable.
For MXO2 to be detected on a Mac Pro system, power must be supplied to
MXO2 (see “Powering MXO2” on page 12), and it must be connected to your
Mac Pro before starting up your computer.
¡ Important Do not disconnect the Matrox PCIe cable from the adapter, or
MXO2, when your Mac system is running. To safely remove the Matrox PCIe
host Expresscard/34 adapter, see “Removing your PCIe host ExpressCard/34
adapter” on page 8.
OR
A
A
Matrox PCIe host
ExpressCard/34
adapter
Matrox PCIe
host adapter
PCIe cable
²Caution Ensure proper orientation
when connecting the PCIe cable to avoid
damaging the cable or host connector.
To your MacBook Pro’s
ExpressCard/34 slot (see “Installing
your PCIe host ExpressCard/34
adapter (for laptops)” on page 7).
MXO2
(side view)