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Installation
WARNING! Mini PCI Express cards, like all computer equipment, can be severely
damaged by static electricity. Be sure that you are properly grounded before opening
your computer case or touching your Mini PCI Express card. StarTech.com recommends
that you wear an anti-static strap when installing any computer component. If an
anti-static strap is unavailable, discharge yourself of any static electricity build-up
by touching a large grounded metal surface (such as the computer case) for several
seconds. Also be careful to handle the Mini PCI Express card by its edges and not the
gold connectors.
Hardware Installation
1. Line up and insert the Mini PCI Express card (Mini Card) into the Mini PCI Express slot
on the system board. Make sure to match up the gap in the card edge connector,
with the notch in the slot.
2. Securely fasten the card to the motherboard.
NOTE: Dierent systems may have dierent methods for installing Mini Cards, so
please refer to documentation for your system/board for more specic installation
instructions for your particular application.
3. Connect the LP4 power connector from the Mini Card to an LP4 connector from the
system power supply.
4. Locate an open expansion card slot (i.e. PCI, PCI Express, etc.) and remove the metal
cover plate on the rear of the system case/chassis.
5. Place the expansion card bracket from the Mini Card in the opening and fasten the
card’s bracket to the rear of the case.
NOTE: If the system case/chassis only supports full prole brackets, replacing the pre-
installed low prole bracket with the included full prole installation bracket may be
necessary.
Driver Installation
No driver or software installation is required for supported operating systems, as this
card is natively supported.