ICY-BOX IB-PCI215M2-HSL Controller Card User Manual

ICY-BOX IB-PCI215M2-HSL Controller Card

Manual IB-PCI215M2-HSL
PCIe extension card set for 2x M.2 SSDs

Safety information

Please read carefully the following information to prevent injuries, damage to material and device as well as data loss:

Warning levels
Signal words and safety codes indicate the warning level and provide immediate information in terms of the probability of occurrence as well as the type and severity of the consequences if the measures to prevent hazards are not complied with.

• DANGER
  Warns of a directly hazardous situation causing death or serious injury.

• WARNING
  Warns of a potentially hazardous situation that may cause death or serious injury.

• CAUTION
  Warns of a potentially hazardous situation that may cause minor injury.

• IMPORTANT
  Warns of a potential situation that may cause material or environmental damage and disrupt operative processes.

Risk of electrical shock

WARNING
Contact with parts conducting electricity Risk of death by electrical shock

• Read the operating instructions prior to use
• Make sure the device has been de-energised prior to working on it
• Do not remove contact p otection panels
• Avoid contact with conducting parts
• Do not bring plug contacts in contact with pointed and metal objects
• Use in intended environments only
• Operate the device using a power unit meeting the specifications of the type plate only!
• Keep the device/power unit away from humidity, liquid, vapour and dust
• Do not modify the device
• Do not connect the device during thunderstorms
• Approach specialist retailers if you require repairs

Hazards during assembly (if intended)

CAUTION
Sharp components
Potential injuries to fingers or hands during assembly (if intended)

• Read the operating instructions prior to assembly
• Avoid coming into contact with sharp edges or pointed components
• Do not force components together
• Use suitable tools
• Use potentially enclosed accessories and tools only

Hazards caused by a development of heat

IMPORTANT

Insufficient device/power unit ventilation

Overheating and failure of the device/power unit

• Prevent externally heating up components and ensure an exchange of air
• Do not cover the fan outlet and passive cooling elements
• Avoid direct sunlight on the device/power unit
• Guarantee sufficient ambient air for the device/power unit
• Do not place objects on the device/power unit

Hazards caused by very small parts and packaging

Risk of suffocation
Risk of death by suffocation or swallowing

WARNING

• Keep small parts and accessories away from children
• Store/dispose of plastic bags and packaging in an area that is inaccessible to children
• Do not hand over small parts and packaging to children

Potential data loss

Data lost during commissioning
Potentially irreversible data loss

IMPORTANT

• Always comply with the information in the operating instructions/quick installation guide
• Exclusively use the product once the specifications have been met
• Back up data prior to commissioning
• Back up data prior to connecting new hardware
• Use accessories enclosed with the product

Cleaning the device

Harmful cleaning agents
Scratches, discolouration, damage caused by moisture or short circuit in the device

IMPORTANT

• Disconnect the device prior to cleaning
• Aggressive or intense cleaning agents and solvents are unsuitable
• Make sure there is no residual moisture after cleaning
• We recommend cleaning devices using a dry, anti-static cloth

Disposing of the device

Environmental pollution, unsuitable for recycling
Potential environmental pollution caused by components, recycling circle interrupted

IMPORTANT
This icon on product and packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of as part of domestic waste. In compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) this electrical device and potentially included batteries must not be disposed of in conventional, domestic waste or recycling waste. If you would like to dispose of this product and potentially included batteries, please return it to the retailer or your local waste disposal and recycling point.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our support at support@raidsonic.de or visit our website at www.raidsonic.de.

Package contents

1x IB-PCI215M2-HSL, 2x heat sink (70 & 100 mm), 3x thermal pad (70 mm), 3x thermal pad (100 mm), 2x profil bracket (80 & 120 mm), 1x screw set, 1x silicon band set, 1x manual

Installation

Note: Before starting the installation, make sure that your body is electrically dischar-ged. Earth your body e.g. by briefly touching a heating pipe. Discharging on contact with the board can cause irreparable damage.

Hint
A NVMe M.2 SSD as well as a SATA M.2 SSD can be mounted on the IB- PCI215M2-HSL. The lower M.2 M-Key socket, directly on the PCIe connector, is for mounting an NVMe M.2 SSD with M-Key. The upper M.2 B-Key socket is exclusively designed for mounting SATA M.2 SSDs and can accommodate B and B+M-Key M.2 SSDs.

1. Remove the protective plastic film from the card

2. Remove the golden spacer and a silver pan-head screw from the screw set. Use the screw to fix the spacer to the length you need for your M.2 SSD.

3. Take the blue thermal pad, remove the protective film on both sides and apply it to the plain surface of the heat sink. The thermal pad adheres independently.

4. Place the heat sink with the blue thermal pad on your M.2 SSD. Please make sure that the connector of the M.2 SSD remains free. Take two of the silicon bands and pull it over the front and rear corners of the head sink with M.2 SSD.

5.  Take the grey thermal pad, remove the protective film on both sides und place it on bottom side of the M.2 SSD. The thermal pad adheres independently.
   Hint

   • Thick pad: single sided M.2 SSD
   • Thin pad: M.2 SSD equipped on both sides
   • If the pad is too long, you can always shorten it to the required length with scissors before removing the protective film.
   • Avoid dust and dirt between the board and the thermal pad and apply the thermal pad immediately after removing the protective film.

6. Carefully insert your M.2 SSD card with the connection side at an angle of approx. 30°into the M.2 socket. Make sure that groove (M.2 SSD) and tongue (socket) are opposite each other. Then press the card down and secure it to the rear end of the M.2 SSD with the second silver screw.

7. Depending on the housing you use, fasten the profile bracket with the remaining large black screws.

Hint:
Before inserting the assembled PCIe card into your system, make sure that the system is shut down and disconnected from the power supply.

8. Install the equipped IB-PCI215M2-HSL on your PCIe connector on the mainboard and the profile bracket on your housing. If a SATA M.2 SSD is installed, connect the IB-PCI215M2-HSL to your mainboard using a SATA cable.
9. If the IB-PCI215M2-HSL is connected to the system, the Power LED lights up. If one or both M.2 SSDs are accessed, the access LEDs for SATA (2) or PCIe (1) SSDs light up.

• The external SSD cannot be connected or disconnected while the computer is running.
• A new SSD must first be initialized, partitioned and formatted by the operating system to be displayed by the system.
• If the SSD is not immediately recognized by the system, please check:
• whether the SSD is initialized, partitioned and formatted.
• PCIe M.2 SSDs become very warm when used. If you want to remove the SSD or PCIe card, wait approx. 5-10 minutes after shutting down the system until the card has cooled down to some extent.

References

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