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Since the built-in video chipset doesn’t support 3D rendering needed to run 3DMark® , we first established a baseline by installing an entry level PCIe card into an EB7 expansion chassis (Nvidia Quadro NVS440).

All subsequent benchmarks were completed using higher performing video cards and documented in the table below:


		Tested Video Card	SM2.0 Benchmark	SM3.0 Benchmark
			Score	Score
		NVidia Quadro NVS440	148	186
		NVidia Quadro NVS440

		NVidia Quadro FX560	301	541
		NVidia Quadro FX560

		ATI 1650 Pro	710	739
		ATI 1650 Pro

		NVidia GeFORCE	871	778
		7600GS
		NVidia Quadro FX1500	1060	1000
		NVidia Quadro FX1500

		NVidia GeFORCE	1632	1610
		7900GS
		ATI 1900XT	2118	2376
		ATI 1900XT

		NVidia GeForce 8500GT	854	764
		NVidia GeForce 8500GT

		NVidia 8800 Ultra	2168	2946

		ATI HD4850	2384	3346

The comparison table shows performance improvements from 263% to 2111% between the baseline and the highest-end video card tested (the NVidia GeFORCE 8800 Ultra). In other words, by expanding the PCI Express bus, the EB7 system was able to facilitate an ever-improving benchmark result limited only by the 3rd party card’s performance and the bandwidth limitations of the bus itself.

For more details on the actual test methodology and an explanation of the benchmark figures please refer to: www.futuremark.com

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Contents Model EB7-x8 Model EBU Model EB7R-x8 ExpressBoxUniversal EBU PCI Express to PCI Express ExpansionLimitation of Liability Copyright 2009 Mission Technology Group, Inc. - DBA MagmaTrademark References Table of Contents HARDWARE INSTALLATIONVERIFY INSTALLATION CHAPTER 4 INSTALL CARDS AND DRIVESCHAPTER 5 MODULAR SOLUTIONS WITH EBU CHASSIS MAINTENANCETROUBLESHOOTING 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 IntroductionPre-InstallationInformation ToolsRequiredfor InstallationPartsList 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 Starting Up Applying Power CorrectlyHardware Check RackInstallations Shutting DownYou may now proceed to Chapter 3 Verify Installation 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 Remove PCI Express Expansion Chassis Cover Chapter 4 Install Cards and DrivesCover Screws Remove all of these screws in order to open the enclosure Install 3rd PartyPCIe Cardsor Hard Drives Installing 3rd Party PCIe CardsInstalling Hard Drives FinishingTouches System Should Be Up and Running“Hot-Swappable”PCIeCardsoptional Double click on the applet Procedure for hot-un-plugging a PCIe plug in card3. Select a device and click on the “Properties button” Click on the Stop button of the dialog Click on the OK button of the new dialog8. A green LED, labeled P X PwrE where 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 I/O Test type Throughput MByte/sec50% Reads 50% Writes 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 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Locatethe ProblemMy Computer Can’t Find the PCIe Expansion System 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 CardsError Code This code indicates that there is a problem with the 3rdDescription/Action Party PCIe Card driverFrequentlyAskedQuestionsFAQ Chapter 8 How to Get More HelpContacting Technical Support 2. Run Magnostic.exe Magma Debug Utility4. E-mail file to forums@magma.com 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 Fan -O ut D aisy-C hain C om bination C onfiguration Combination ConfigurationsD aisy-C hain Fan -O ut C om bination C onfiguration Troubleshooting AdvancedConfigurations Power-On Sequence for Advanced ConfigurationsPCI e Card Conflicts Page Finding the Problem Card MAC and LinuxFCC/CE/UL APPENDIX B ComplianceIndustryCanada SAFETY 500Watt Power Supply SpecificationsAC INPUT DC OUTPUTMISCELLANEOUS Phone 858 530-2511 Fax 858 Magma 9918 Via Pasar, San Diego, CA 92126, USA09-09917-01- A Manual, USER, EB7-x8, ROHS