Magma EB7-x8, EB7R-x8, EBU user manual Before you Begin, Install PCI Express Host Card

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Before you Begin

M A G M A

Before you Begin

The 500W AC power supply is auto-switching. This means that it will automatically switch to match whatever source power you are using. Since all products ship with a US/Canadian Standard 125V power cord, you will need to use a locally available power cord for non-US Standard power sources.

Install PCI Express Host Card

Begin the installation of your PCI Express (PCIe) host card by first powering down your computer. Use the procedures for shutting down your operating system and shutting off power to your system provided in your owner’s manual or system documentation.

The PCIe host card is a “half-height” x8 PCIe card mounted to a “full- height” bracket as shown below:

For low profile case applications, you may need to change the mounting bracket to the low profile bracket that shipped with your system. This is done by removing the screws that hold the card to the bracket. Be sure you are using proper ESD procedures when completing this action.

Once the host computer is off and all power cords disconnected, remove the cover and insert the PCI Express host card into a vacant x8 (or x16) PCIe slot by gently pushing the card until it is firmly seated. Then secure the card to the slot with a mounting screw.

Notice that the PCI Express slots are located at a greater distance from the edge of the computer’s mother-board than are the standard PCI slots as illustrated in the following figure.

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Contents Model EB7-x8 Model EBU Model EB7R-x8 ExpressBoxUniversal EBU PCI Express to PCI Express ExpansionTrademark References Copyright 2009 Mission Technology Group, Inc. - DBA MagmaLimitation of Liability VERIFY INSTALLATION Table of ContentsHARDWARE INSTALLATION CHAPTER 4 INSTALL CARDS AND DRIVESTROUBLESHOOTING CHAPTER 5 MODULAR SOLUTIONS WITH EBUCHASSIS MAINTENANCE CHAPTER 8 HOW TO GET MORE HELP500Watt Power Supply Specifications Page Preface AdvisoriesSafetyInstructions When WorkingInsideaComputerProtecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Rack-Mount Instructions General Specifications Chapter 1 IntroductionPartsList Pre-InstallationInformationToolsRequiredfor Installation Item QtyChapter 2 Hardware Installation STOPInstall PCI Express Host Card Before you BeginAttach Power and Expansion Cables M A G M A STOPLaptop Installation optional the chassis along with the power cordTDP side to Laptop Picture B shows the Incorrect orientation RechecktheInstallation Hardware Check Applying Power CorrectlyStarting Up You may now proceed to Chapter 3 Verify Installation RackInstallationsShutting Down Windows Start UpM A G M A CHAPTER 3 Verify Installation WindowsMacOSX Expansion Slot UtilityApple System Profiler RedHat 9 Linux Mapping Physical Slot locationsto port locations using lspci Link Supported Speed 2.5Gb/s, Width x8, ASPM L0s L1, PortExample lspci -vvv Output Link Supported Speed 2.5Gb/s, Width x4, ASPM L0s, Port Cover Screws Chapter 4 Install Cards and DrivesRemove PCI Express Expansion Chassis Cover Remove all of these screws in order to open the enclosure Install 3rd PartyPCIe Cardsor Hard Drives Installing 3rd Party PCIe CardsInstalling Hard Drives “Hot-Swappable”PCIeCardsoptional System Should Be Up and RunningFinishingTouches 3. Select a device and click on the “Properties button” Procedure for hot-un-plugging a PCIe plug in cardDouble click on the applet 8. A green LED, labeled P X PwrE where Click on the Stop button of the dialogClick on the OK button of the new dialog corresponds to the slot number will begin10. The LED should start flashing again 11. After 5-6 seconds the LED will stop flashing and remain onPCIeExpansion Solutions with the EB7-x8 Digi Design Pro ToolsVideo Card expansion solutions High Throughput storage solutions ATI HD4850accessing our data 50% Reads 50% Writes I/O Test typeThroughput MByte/sec 100% ReadsChapter 5 Modular Solutions with EBU Configuring a complete computer withEBUConfiguring EBU for I/OSharingbetweenmultiple Blades or Other Servers Virtualization, Clusters, and EBUability of its chassis to allow for peer to peer communication between its slots as well as its ability to communicate with multiple Root Complex Port sources with its complementary Universal Host Adaptor product lends itself to very elegant and immensely cost effective I/O virtualization applications Chapter 6 Chassis Maintenance General Chassis CleaningNext, use a can of compressed air from your local computer store to blow out any dust that may have accumulated in the chassis fans “Hot-Swappable”PowerSupply Optional CleaningtheAirFilter M A G M A My Computer Can’t Find the PCIe Expansion System Chapter 7 TroubleshootingLocatethe Problem ƒ When Nothing Works ƒ My PCIe Card Doesn’t WorkCheck the DIP switch settings on the Magma Host Card Windows RedHat9 LinuxWhen Nothing Works My Computer Hangs During Power Up My PCIe Card Doesn’t Work 1. Shut down the computer followed by the Magma expansion chassis Windows Error Codes Support for 3rdPP Party PCIe CardsDescription/Action Error CodeThis code indicates that there is a problem with the 3rd Party PCIe Card driverContacting Technical Support Chapter 8 How to Get More HelpFrequentlyAskedQuestionsFAQ 4. E-mail file to forums@magma.com Magma Debug Utility2. Run Magnostic.exe PCIScope Software Utility Technical Support request at wwwH.magma.com/sTU upportUT.H ReturningMerchandisetoMAGMA Multiple PCIe Expansion System Configurations Appendix A Need More PCIe Slots?Page Fan-Out Verify your configuration Daisy-Chaining D aisy-C hain Fan -O ut C om bination C onfiguration Combination ConfigurationsFan -O ut D aisy-C hain C om bination C onfiguration PCI e Card Conflicts Power-On Sequence for Advanced ConfigurationsTroubleshooting AdvancedConfigurations Page Finding the Problem Card MAC and LinuxIndustryCanada APPENDIX B ComplianceFCC/CE/UL AC INPUT SAFETY500Watt Power Supply Specifications DC OUTPUTMISCELLANEOUS 09-09917-01- A Manual, USER, EB7-x8, ROHS Magma 9918 Via Pasar, San Diego, CA 92126, USAPhone 858 530-2511 Fax 858