Magma EB7-x8, EB7R-x8, EBU user manual PCIScope Software Utility

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PCIScope Software Utility

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PCIScope Software Utility

PCIScope is a powerful tool for Windows users. It was designed by a Germany company called APSoft. This software utility is a valuable resource to explore, examine and debug the PCI subsystem of your computer. It was made to fit the requirements of the most demanding users, especially engineers, programmers, and system administrators, and to integrate all advanced functions and tools into one product. Please visit THwww.tssc.deHT for more information about the capabilities of PCIScope and other utilities offered by APSoft.

An evaluation version of PCIScope is available for download at THwww.tssc.de.HT(You can purchase an inexpensive license from APSoft for use beyond the evaluation period.)

PCIScope has proven to be extremely useful when verifying and debugging configurations involving the Magma PCI Expansion Systems under any Windows platform.

PCIScope can provide information to you and our Technical Support Group such as PCI Bus Numbering, Resource Allocation, and other information that may prove useful when debugging expansion chassis or PCI card problems.

If you are experiencing problems setting up your system, you should run PCIScope before contacting the Magma Technical Support Group.

With the Magma expansion chassis powered up and connected to your computer, load and launch the PCIScope application. The PCIScope Program will be installed on your computer and a window similar to the one shown below will appear. (The example was taken from a Compaq Armada 7400)

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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