Magma P13RR-TEL user manual PCI Card Conflicts, Power-On Sequence forAdvanced Configurations

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Obviously, you will need to keep an eye on your system performance and make any adjustments that may be required, either to PCI card location or to Expansion System configuration, to obtain maximum performance.

PCI Card Conflicts

If you determine that one PCI card is interfering with the operation of another card, first try reorganizing the cards on the motherboard. Moving the cards around can change the order in which the cards are configured by the system during power-on. This will go a long way toward resolving module conflicts.

Power-On Sequence forAdvanced Configurations

As previously stated in Chapter 2 Hardware Installation, it remains necessary to power up ALL Expansions Systems BEFORE you turn on the computer. This will ensure that your power-on software can read all available PCI buses and properly configure all installed PCI cards.

Obviously, the reverse also remains true for shutting your system down. The computer must be shut off BEFORE you attempt to turn off your Expansion System(s).

Troubleshooting AdvancedConfigurations

When trying to troubleshoot problems with PCI cards in a multiple expansion system configuration, it is vital to correctly determine the nature of the problem. Therefore, the first task is to identify the card or chassis having a problem by using the Windows Device Manager, or Apple System Profiler. Refer to the first part of this Appendix for more information on identifying hierarchical levels in multiple expansion system configurations.

Remember, Fan-Out configurations can consist of both PCIe to PCI Expansion Systems and PCI to PCI Expansion Systems. Whereas, Daisy-Chain configurations will consist only of a PCI to PCI Expansion System, or a PCIe to PCI Expansion System, followed by one or more PCI to PCI Expansion Systems. Only after you have all expansion systems working without any 3rd Party PCI cards should you attempt to install any 3rd Party PCI cards.

Appendix B Need More Slots?

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Contents Slot PCI to PCI Expansion Copyright 2007 Mission Technology Group, Inc. DBA Magma Table of Contents Chapter Chassis Maintenance Advisories PrefaceWhenWorkingInsideaComputer SafetyInstructionsElectrostatic Discharge ESD Warning Protecting Against Electrostatic DischargeIv Preface Pre-InstallationInformation General SpecificationsIntroduction PartsList ToolsRequiredforInstallationHardware Installation Before you Begin Install PCI HostInterfaceCardAttachPCIExpansionandPowerCable Applying PowerCorrectly RechecktheInstallationStarting Up MAC Start Up Shutting DownWindows2000andXP Verify InstallationMacOSX G M a Remove PCI Expansion Chassis Cover Install 3rd Party PCI CardsPCI Expansion InterfaceCard InstallPCICards inPCI Expansion Chassis System Should BeUp and Running FinishingTouches Rack Installations Getting Started Remote MonitoringSurveillance Pro 2 Web Configuring Surveillance ProIP Address Chassis NameG M a Subnet Mask and Gateway Address Smtp Address Surveillance Pro 2 Email Notification SetupRecipient’s Email Address Email Address #1 #4 Administration Name and Password SetupFrom Email Address Removing Faults From Surveillance Pro Finalizing Surveillance Pro 2 ConfigurationHot-SwappablePowerSupply Chassis MaintenanceReplacing a Fan AdjustingtheDigital DisplayWindow LocatetheProblem TroubleshootingWindows My Computer Can’t Find the PCI Expansion SystemWhen Nothing Works My Computer Hangs During Power Up My PCI Card Doesn’t Work Support for 3rd Party PCI Cards Error Code Description/Action Windows Error CodesOn the PCI to PCI Bridge Magma Technical Support FrequentlyAskedQuestionsFAQ How to Get More HelpContacting Technical Support Magma Debug Utility PCIScope Software Utility G M a Magma Returns DEPT. RMA # ReturningMerchandisetoMAGMABusHierarchy Appendix a Bus HierarchyAppendix B Need More Slots? Multiple PCI Expansion System ConfigurationsFan-Out Urati o n Verify your configurationDaisy-Chaining Daisy-Chaining ExpansionSystemsCombination Configurations Troubleshooting AdvancedConfigurations Power-On Sequence forAdvanced ConfigurationsPCI Card Conflicts G M a Finding the Problem Card IndustryCanada Appendix C CompliancePage Manual P/N 09-09907-01-A1