StarTech.com PEXSAT34RH User Manual

Instruction Manual

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Installation

WARNING! 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 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 PCI Express card by its edges and not the gold connectors. 
1.  Turn your computer off and any peripherals connected to the computer (i.e. Printers, 

external hard drives, etc.). Unplug the power cable from the rear of the power 

supply on the back of the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices.

2.  Remove the cover from the computer case.  See documentation for your computer 

system for details. 

3.  Locate an open PCI Express x2 slot and remove the metal cover plate on the rear of 

the computer case (Refer to documentation for your computer system for details). 

NOTE: This card will work in PCI Express slots of additional lanes (i.e.x4, x8, or x16 slots).
4.  Gently insert the card into the open PCI Express slot and fasten the bracket to the 

rear of the case.

NOTE: If installing the card into a small form factor/low profile system, replacing the 

pre-installed full profile bracket with the included low profile installation bracket may 

be necessary.
5.  Connect SATA cables from the ports on the card to the SATA devices inside the 

computer.

6.  Place the cover back onto the computer case.
7.  Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply and reconnect all other 

connectors removed in Step 1.