Magma PCIHIF68 manual Introduction, General Specifications, Pre-InstallationInformation, PartsList

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Chapter 1 Introduction

General Specifications

The MAGMA PCI Host Card is the connection between your PCI Expansion System and your host computer. Model PCIHIF68 is a 32-Bit host card. Model PCIHIF64LP is a 64-Bit low-profile host card that will also work in a 32-Bit PCI slot. The expansion system provides a general-purpose bus expansion chassis for the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) local bus. MAGMA expansion chassis configurations are available in 1 Slot (for both full and half sized PCI cards), 2 Slot, 4 Slot, 7 Slot, and 13 Slot. The expansion chassis’s are fully compliant with the PCI Local Bus Specification.

Pre-InstallationInformation

Before using the MAGMA expansion chassis you should perform the following steps:

•Inventory the shipping carton contents for all of the required parts

•Gather all of the necessary tools required for installation

•Read this guide

PartsList

The following parts are provided:

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PCI Host Card (32-bit or Low Profile 64-bit) Low-profile mounting bracket (PCIHIF64LP Only) Software CDROM

Installation Guide

ToolsRequiredforInstallation

In order to complete the installation, you will need a Phillips-head screwdriver.

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