10Installation (continue)To Connect the P2 drive to a Personal Computer for External Use1 After switching the personal computer off,remove the power cord from the personalcomputer.2 After checking that the personal computeris off, remove the cover from the personalcomputer.3 Insert the PCI EXPRESS board includedwith the P2 drive into the PCI EXPRESSconnector inside the personal computer.z Install the PCI EXPRESS board with thePCI EXPRESS connector. Installing withan ordinary PCI connector may causedamage to the personal computer.z Since the included PCI EXPRESSboard uses a full height bracket, itcannot be installed in a low-profile slot.4 Tighten the screws etc to attach the PCIEXPRESS board to the personalcomputer.5 Attach the rubber feet to the dimples onthe base of the P2 drive.6 Connect the included PCI EXPRESScable to the PCI EXPRESS connector ofthe P2 drive, and then connect the otherend to the PCIe interface connector of thePCI EXPRESS board already attached tothe personal computer.After connecting the cable, tighten thescrews on the connector to firmly attachthe connector.z Use the PCI EXPRESS cable includedwith the P2 drive. The unit may notoperate properly if a commerciallyavailable cable of 2 metres or longer isused.z When connecting the cable, ensure thatboth the P2 drive and the personalcomputer are off.z Connect after carefully checking theconfiguration of the PCI EXPRESScable. Connecting the ends in reversewill damage internal parts and causemalfunction.PCI EXPRESSconnector(for example)DimplesDC IN 16V DC IN 12VPCIe interfaceconnectorScrew