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PCI Expansion System User's Guide 13 Slot PCI Expansion Model: P13R P13RR 9/26/2006 2:20 PM

MAGMA 2 Preface Pre-Installation Information Before using the MAGMA expansion chassis you should perform the following steps: • Inventory t

MAGMA Chapter 1 Introduction 3 Tools Required for Installation In order to complete the installation of the MAGMA expansion system

MAGMA 4 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Chapter 2 Hardware Installation The following steps will guide you in completing the ha

MAGMA Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 5 Before you Begin The power supply is auto-switching. This means that it will automaticall

MAGMA 6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Attach PCI Expansion and Power Cable Carefully position the MAGMA expansion chassis so th

MAGMA Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 7 Recheck the Installation Check your installation before powering up the MAGMA expansion c

MAGMA 8 Chapter 3 Verify Installation CHAPTER 3 Verify Installation The MAGMA Host Card is not visible to the Windows’ Device Ma

MAGMA Chapter 3 Verify Installation 9 To see if your installation is completed:  Click on the ‘+’ sign to the left of the ACPI (B

MAGMA 10 Chapter 3 Verify Installation Mac OS X When using Mac OS X no additional software or drivers are needed. As long as you are

MAGMA Chapter 3 Verify Installation 11 MAC OS 10.3.x & 10.4.x Next, click on the PCI Card item. You should see a pci-bridge dev

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MAGMA 12 Chapter 4 Install 3rd Party PCI Cards Chapter 4 Install 3rd Party PCI Cards This chapter provides information on how to

MAGMA Chapter 4 Install 3rd Party PCI Cards 13 Next, slide the enclosure cover backwards, disengaging it from the guides at the fr

MAGMA 14 Chapter 4 Install 3rd Party PCI Cards Generally, when installing 3rd Party PCI cards in your MAGMA expansion chassis, it s

MAGMA Chapter 4 Install 3rd Party PCI Cards 15 Install Hard Drive(s) Installing Hard Drives Installing up to seven (7) hard driv

MAGMA 16 Chapter 4 Install 3rd Party PCI Cards Finishing Touches After your system is working properly, replace any empty slots wit

MAGMA Chapter 5 Chassis Maintenance 17 Chapter 5 Chassis Maintenance Like all computer systems, you will need to perform some r

MAGMA 18 Chapter 5 Chassis Maintenance In order to ensure the safety and efficiency of your expansion system, it is recommended tha

MAGMA Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 19 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Locate the Problem If you are having trouble with the MAGMA expan

MAGMA 20 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting My Computer Can’t Find the PCI Expansion System If the expansion system is not visible in your Wi

MAGMA Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 21 When Nothing Works The following troubleshooting steps will help you when the computer or chassi

MAGMA Table of Contents i Table of Contents PREFACE...

MAGMA 22 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting My Computer Hangs During Power Up If your computer “hangs” while being turned on and you can’t ev

MAGMA Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 23 My PCI Card Doesn’t Work Follow these simple troubleshooting steps to resolve typical 3rd Party

MAGMA 24 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Windows 5. Next, open the Device Manager (View by Connection selection). If the is gone, the p

MAGMA Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 25 Windows Error Codes If you are having a problem with one of your devices, and the Device status

MAGMA 26 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Error Code Description/Action 28 (PCI Card) The driver for the PCI Card is not installed on your

MAGMA Chapter 6 How to Get More Help 27 Chapter 7 How to Get More Help Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) You can visit the MAGMA

MAGMA 28 Chapter 6 How to Get More Help MAGMA Debug Utility Occasionally, Mobility Technical Support may request Windows users to p

MAGMA Chapter 6 How to Get More Help 29 PCIScope Software Utility PCIScope is a powerful tool for Windows users. It was designed by

MAGMA 30 Chapter 6 How to Get More Help You should save this data as a file on your computer. Please include your name and date as

MAGMA Chapter 6 How to Get More Help 31 Returning Merchandise to MAGMA If factory service is required, a Service Representative wil

MAGMA ii Table of Contents CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING... 19Locate the Problem ...

MAGMA 32 Appendix A Bus Hierarchy Appendix A Bus Hierarchy Bus Hierarchy The following figure is representative of the PCI Bus h

MAGMA Appendix A Bus Hierarchy 33 In general, it is not possible to predict the actual Bus numbers. We only know how they increment

MAGMA 34 Appendix B Need More Slots? Appendix B Need More Slots? Multiple PCI Expansion System Configurations The PCI Local Bus S

MAGMA Appendix B Need More Slots? 35 2. The 4 and 7 Slot Magma Expansion Systems each add two (2) PCI to PCI Bridges to the PCI Lo

MAGMA 36 Appendix B Need More Slots? The Fan-Out Configuration is therecommended solution. It typicallyprovides optimum performanceo

MAGMA Appendix B Need More Slots? 37 The following image shows the Apple Profiler display when a MAC has 2 Expansion Systems connect

MAGMA 38 Appendix B Need More Slots? Verify your configuration Before you start installing your PCI cards (refer to Chapter 4 Instal

MAGMA Appendix B Need More Slots? 39 Obviously, you will need to keep an eye on your system performance and make any adjustments tha

MAGMA 40 Appendix B Need More Slots? Problems with 3rd Party cards might only be traceable once you have identified the expansion

MAGMA Appendix B Need More Slots? 41 Finding the Problem Card Windows If you need help to determine which PCI card, or which expansi

MAGMA Preface i Preface What’s in this Guide This Expansion Chassis User Guide is designed to accompany a Magma Host Card Installation

MAGMA 42 Appendix C Compliance APPENDIX C Compliance FCC NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits

MAGMA Appendix C Compliance 1

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MAGMA ii Preface Advisories Five types of advisories are used throughout this manual to provide helpful information, or to alert you to the

MAGMA Preface iii ♦ Always use caution when handling/operating the computer. Only qualified, experienced, authorized electronics perso

MAGMA iv Preface to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before connecting a cable, make sure both connectors are correctly oriented and

MAGMA Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Chapter 1 Introduction General Specifications MAGMA's 13 Slot Rack-mount PCI Expansion Syst