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PCI Expansion Chassis User's Guide 3 Slot PCI Expansion Model: PE3R Heppstrasse 30Phone +49 (89) 3133007Fax +49 (89) 3146706D-80995 Münche

MAGMA 2 Chapter 1 Introduction Parts List The following parts are provided: Qty Item 1 3 slot PCI expansion enclosure with AC power s

MAGMA Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 3 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation The following steps will guide you in completing the

MAGMA 4 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Before you Begin The power supply is auto-switching, therefore it will automatically switch

MAGMA Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 5 STOP YOU MUST ONLY INSTALL THE PCIe HOST CARD INTO A PCI EXPRESS SLOT. Only use cards WI

MAGMA 6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Connect Expansion Cable to Expansion Chassis Carefully route the cable to the rear side of

MAGMA Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 7 Applying Power Correctly UStarting Up: You must apply power to the Magma expansion chassi

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 If everything is OK, then the Magma Expansion System installation is complete. You can now pr

MAGMA 10 Chapter 3 Verify Installation Any PCI Cards you install in the expansion chassis will appear behind the pci-bridge device

MAGMA Chapter 4 Install 3rd Party PCI Cards 11 Chapter 4 Install 3rd Party PCI Cards This chapter provides information on how t

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MAGMA 12 Chapter 4 Install 3rd Party PCI Cards Slide the enclosure cover backwards, disengaging it from the guides at the front of t

MAGMA Chapter 4 Install 3rd Party PCI Cards 13 Generally, when installing 3PrdP Party PCI cards in the Magma expansion chassis, it

MAGMA 14 Chapter 4 Install 3rd Party PCI Cards IMPORTANT The sheer number of PCI cards and device drivers available makes it impos

MAGMA Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 15 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Locate the Problem If you are having trouble with the Magma expan

MAGMA 16 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting My Computer Can’t Find the PCI Expansion System If the expansion system is not visible in your Wi

MAGMA Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 17 When Nothing Works The following troubleshooting steps will help you when the computer or chassi

MAGMA 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting My Computer Hangs During Power Up If your computer “hangs” while being turned on and you can’t ev

MAGMA Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 19 My PCI Card Doesn’t Work Follow these simple troubleshooting steps to resolve typical 3rd Party

MAGMA 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Windows 5. Next, open the Device Manager (View by Connection selection). If the is gone, the

MAGMA Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 21 Windows Error Codes If you are having a problem with one of your devices, and the Device status

MAGMA Table of Contents iii Table of Contents PREFACE ...

MAGMA 22 Chapter 5 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 23 Chapter 6 How to Get More Help Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) You can visit the Magma

MAGMA 24 Chapter 6 How to Get More Help Magma Debug Utility Occasionally, Magma Technical Support may request Windows users to prod

MAGMA Chapter 6 How to Get More Help 25 PCIScope Software Utility PCIScope is a powerful tool for Windows users. It was designed by

MAGMA 26 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 27 Returning Merchandise to Magma If factory service is required, a Service Representative wil

MAGMA Appendix A Bus Hierarchy 29 Appendix A Bus Hierarchy Bus Hierarchy The following figure is representative of the PCI Bus

MAGMA 30 Appendix B DC Power Information Appendix B Need More Slots? Multiple PCI Expansion System Configurations The PCI Local Bu

MAGMA Appendix A Bus Hierarchy 31 2. The 4 and 7 Slot Magma Expansion Systems each add two (2) PCI to PCI Bridges to the PCI Local

MAGMA iv Table of Contents Magma Debug Utility ...24 PCIScope S

MAGMA 32 Appendix B DC Power Information In this configuration, you have fewer “Toll Booths” (PCI Bridges) to pass through; therefor

MAGMA Appendix A Bus Hierarchy 33 MAC System Profiler with 2 PCI to PCI Expansion Systems Installed in a “Fan-Out Configuration. D

MAGMA 34 Appendix B DC Power Information Verify your configuration Before you start installing your PCI cards (refer to Chapter 4 for

MAGMA Appendix A Bus Hierarchy 35 location or to Expansion System configuration, to obtain maximum performance. PCI Card Conflicts

MAGMA 36 Appendix B DC Power Information If you need help to determine which PCI card, or which expansion chassis, has the problem, y

Appendix C Compliance 37 APPENDIX C Compliance FCC NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits f

MAGMA Preface v Preface What’s in this Guide This guide provides easy instructions to install your expansion system, verify the install

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

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

MAGMA viii Preface CAUTION Do not attempt to service the system yourself except as explained in this manual. Follow installation instruction

MAGMA Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Chapter 1 Introduction General Specifications The Magma 3 slot PCI Expansion System is a general