Desktop Wireless Adapter Installation Manual
Product Components
This guide details the installation of the FENVI PCE-AXE210S Wireless PCI-E Adapter. Ensure you have the following components:
- PCI-E Wireless Network Card
- High Gain Antennas (2x) ?
- Mounting Screws ?
- USB Bluetooth Cable (for Bluetooth functionality) ?
- Full-Height Bracket (pre-installed or included)
- 8cm Low-Profile Bracket (alternative)
The adapter is designed to fit into standard PCI Express x1 slots and is also compatible with PCI-E x4, x8, and x16 slots.
Installation Steps
Step 1: Install the PCI-E Card
Select the appropriate bracket for your computer case. The adapter comes with a standard full-height bracket. For smaller cases, you can swap it for the included 8cm low-profile bracket.
Insert the PCI-E network card firmly into an available PCI Express x1 slot on your motherboard. Ensure it is fully seated.
Secure the bracket to the computer case using the provided mounting screws. ?
Diagram Description: An illustration shows the PCI-E card being inserted into a motherboard slot. Two options for bracket installation are displayed: one using the full-height bracket and another using the 8cm low-profile bracket.
Step 2: Connect the Bluetooth Cable
If your wireless card includes Bluetooth functionality, connect the USB Bluetooth cable.
Locate a 9-pin USB header on your motherboard, typically labeled "USB" or similar. Connect the USB Bluetooth cable to this header. The connector is keyed for correct orientation.
Diagram Description: A close-up shows the USB Bluetooth cable connecting to a 9-pin internal USB header on the motherboard.
Step 3: Attach Antennas
Screw the high-gain antennas onto the corresponding connectors on the back of the PCI-E card. Ensure they are finger-tight.
Diagram Description: An illustration shows the two high-gain antennas being screwed onto the rear connectors of the PCI-E card.
Final Checks
Ensure all connections are secure and the card is properly mounted. You can now close your computer case and proceed with driver installation.