EXP GDC User Manual EN 20170321
EXP GDC User Manual EN 20170321
EXP GDC User Manual EN 20170321
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EXP GDC
Laptop External Graphics Adapter DOCK
INDEX
INDEX ..................................................................................................................................... 1
History .................................................................................................................................... 2
Overview ................................................................................................................................. 3
Notice ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Whitelist .................................................................................................................................. 5
NOTICE: ......................................................................................................................... 11
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FAQ: ..................................................................................................................................... 15
History
Date Author Note
2017.3.12 Harry Create document
2017.3.13 Harry Add whitelist & Blacklist
2017.3.21 Johnson Add Recommended Graphics Card List &
interface Types
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Overview
EXP GDC is the laptop external graphics adapter equipment; it can help you to use the external
independent high-performance graphics, can be used to access any of the PCI-E interface equipment,
used to enhance the performance of the laptop, so that you can play those huge games requesting high-
performance graphics;
Notice
1. This is the DIY product, it needs some basic computer knowledge and practical ability. we advise that
you study carefully this from our WIKI before you purchasing.
WIKI address: http://www.raspberrypiwiki.com/index.php/EXP_GDC (We will regularly update the
product's knowledge on WIKI);
2. We advise that you should read the USER MANUAL carefully after you receive our product. (User
manual will be send to you with EXP GDC equipment).
3. The product is not suitable with any kinds of laptop model becuase of the compatibility, Please read
the details clearly or consult with us before purchasing.
4. Please select your EXP GDC version according your laptop wireless network card; Sometime you
need to uppack your loptop to confirm it if you don't know which interface.
5. For NGFF version, in generally, the laptops after 2015 would be used the NGFF slot.
6. Using notice:
1/ Turn off PCI-E energy saving options in the power management system and BIOS, it can avoid the
system stagnation as a reason long standby.
2/ Do not use the system sleep or standby function which may cause un-restart of the system, but
some laptop may not be affected.
3/ Please install your device according to the manual, do not plug in or out your equipment when
power on.
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NGFF M.2 M key Version (Release soon, or please contact with us)
Express Card Version(depend on your laptop model)
Interface Types:
The EXP GDC has to be used with the built-in wireless card interface of the laptop.
The laptops without Expresscard interface have to be disassembled to confirm the Wireless card
interface type.
Different versions, the interface is not the same, here is the interface introduction:
Expresscard interface in the left and right sides of the notebook, the width is 3.4CM or 5.4CM. The height is 5MM,
the depth is about 7CM, the attention is screened.
The Expresscard interface has a row 26 PIN contact, our adapter supports 54# and 34#.
Other notebook need to disassemble the installation, use the wireless network card interface, namely Mini PCI-E or
NGFF.
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Support List:
(The following model is our customer feedback to us that they use and without problem)
Whitelist
Some laptop models will have the compatibility of white list problem. Someone can find the suitable
BIOS (those without white list) online, or some people know it well can fix the problem by themselves.
NOTE: DON'T BUY if you are not DIY GEEK although you have these laptops.
White List:(NEED burn BIOS, But we don't provide BIOS)
Lenovo: E530, L430, E43, U410, E49, K49, E545, E431, E531, K29, K27, E320, B590, k47, X1, X240,
T440, T430,
Ready-known BIOS with white list: Lenovo Z480, Z580, v480C, e4430, M490, E440, V490u, V580c,
M4400s, U310, K47A, K2450, B5400, E555, E330
HP: 5310M,hp probook 5220m
Asus : K45VM
PS: This WHITE LIST only include a part of laptop. please tell me if you find new model.
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Black List
For those Black List laptop model, we advice the user DO NOT try to use it with our product.
NOTE: DON'T BUY if you have these laptops.
Asus (N55SF, N75 ACPI, ASUS A53XI24 1SV-SL, K43SD, A73S, K53SD, X8dij, A43s, n55sl, k45dr)
Lenovo E530, L430, E43, U410, E49, K49, G50-75M(New Add)
HP H533OM, 6910, 5310M
Hasee ui45, EVI4
Haier T68
Acer 4739z
Samsung 450R
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For GTX1050
The technician tell us that GTX 1050 is new product and the drive is not perfect to support this product.
So, we do not recommend you to buy it.
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(PS: Win XP, Win8/8.1 is only compatible with the laptop with external screen)
Input interface:
Mini PCI-E(WLAN\WWAN\DMC)
Expresscard(34#/54#) (depend on your laptop model)
NGFF(Slot A/E)
NGFF(Slot M) (Release soon, or please contact with us)
Power input/output interface:
Support external DELL power adapter or ATX power;
8P interface: 220W max.
DC interface: 5.5x 2.1mm, 150W max, support soft switch function.( ATX cable with no power limit)
Extended support: PCI-E X16:DMI GT/s (X1) 5
Other function:
CTD switch(Timedelay): 6S
PTD switch (Timedelay): 7S, 14S
USB:1.0/1.1/2.0
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Hardware installation
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Connection diagram:
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The other end is connected to the data line interface board corresponding to the "reference chart". The
HDMI EXP GDC board can not be connected with other HDMI data line, otherwise it will cause
equipment damage.
The graphics card and power supply installation(DELL DA-2/D220P), please ensure that the video
card power supply interface fully connected
NOTICE:
Reference Resource
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Trouble shooting
1,Start the black screen, no display.
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1] some of the motherboard may not support more than 4G of memory, please put down to a single
memory memory below 4G.
2] check hardware is connected, the interface contact is good, the use of second-hand graphics
please note wipe graphics gold nail.
3] check the graphics card power supply is normal, double 6P interface are connected, the use of
ATX power supply whether it conforms to the graphics card power standard.
4] integrated graphics notebook could automatically switch to the external screen display, please
pay attention to connect the external display, an external monitor is connected with the output end is
connected with the graphics on the outside.
2] in BIOS to turn off external graphics card used in the port, the corresponding port opened in DIY
EGPU.
1) shut down in the notebook BIOS off the network boot option "BOOT TO LAN"
1] some of the motherboard may not support more than 4G of memory, please put down to a single
memory memory below 4G;
4] switching in BIOS "Video device 'or" Graphic mode "options, Integrated or UMA to set explicit
modes, switchable switching mode, THINKPAD model in PCI EXPRESS PCI-E graphics mode
1] but the add in graphics card into the system uninstall drive with built-in alone, and disable the
built-in alone in Device Manager
2] in BIOS to turn off the wireless network card. (this is only for GM45 before platform notebook)
1] but the add in graphics card into the system uninstall drive with built-in alone, and disable the
built-in alone in Device Manager
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4] check hardware wiring is correct. Using second-hand graphics card please note wipe graphics
gold nail
5] supply is normal, double 6P power supply port card must connect to the power line; power supply
using ATX please note whether the 12V output power to meet the demand of the card. Do not use a
copycat ATX desktop power.
9, Installed driver can not open after the graphics card control panel
1] in the resolution settings click the "test" - "recognition" to activate the card
12] DIY EGPU software installation settings for 36BIT(DIY EGPU for the payment software,
please contact the copyright holder to buy.)
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27] games support problem, replace the game have a look effect
FAQ:
More Detail & FAQ please refer to WIKI:
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Q 1: My laptop is xxx-xxx, will my laptop compatible with the EXP GDC?
Answer:
Laptops released after year 2007 almost all fit EXP GDC when they have mini PCI-E slot or
EXPRESSCARD slot.
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6P power output:
The maximum provides the interface output 6PIN+8PIN, maximum support 12A, maximum support 18A
output with the motherboard and the. If more than 220W using power card please with ATX cable, ATX
power supply used for the graphics.
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The main board and the equipment of the power supply interface, support soft switch function (notebook
starting power starting, notebook shut down power off). The power of this interface, you can use 1
special DELL 220W, 2, can be matched with ATX cable using the ATX power to support external
graphics power, soft switching function.
Support DC 12 volt power supply input interface type outer diameter 5.5MM, inner diameter 2.1MM,
maximum power 150W, support the soft switch function.
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