Magma PCI Expansion System Pre-InstallationInformation, PartsList, ToolsRequiredforInstallation

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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 manual

PartsList

The following parts are provided:

Item Qty

1

1

1

1

1

1

Item

6 slot rack-mount expansion chassis

Pair of 1-meter shielded Infiniband™ cables

Half-height PCI Express host card with both full and low-profile mounting brackets

U.S. Standard 115V power cord Software CD-ROM

User’s Manual

ToolsRequiredforInstallation

In order to complete the installation of the Magma expansion system you will need a Phillips-head

screwdriver.

2	Chapter 1 Introduction

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Contents Slot PCI Express to PCI-X Copyright 2007 Mobility Electronics, Inc Table of Contents Appendix a BUS Hierarchy Preface AdvisoriesSafetyInstructions WhenWorkingInsideaComputerProtecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Electrostatic Discharge ESD WarningVi Preface General Specifications IntroductionToolsRequiredforInstallation Pre-InstallationInformationPartsList Hardware Installation StopInstallPCIExpressHostCard Before you BeginAttachPowerandExpansionCables RechecktheInstallation ApplyingPowerCorrectly Starting UpShutting Down PCIe to PCI HIF card LEDsRackInstallations Verify Installation WindowsMacOSX Mac OS Install Cards and Drives RemovePCI Expansion ChassisCoverInstall 3rd PartyPCI CardsorHardDrives Installing 3rd Party PCI Cards Installing Hard Drives System Should BeUpand RunningFinishingTouches Chassis Maintenance GeneralChassisCleaningG M a Hot-SwappablePowerSupply CleaningtheAirFilter Troubleshooting LocatetheProblemMy Computer Can’t Find the PCI Expansion System WindowsWhen Nothing Works My Computer Hangs During Power Up My PCI Card Doesn’t Work Support for 3rd Party PCI Cards Windows Error Codes Error Code Description/ActionManufacturer for new drivers FrequentlyAskedQuestionsFAQ How to Get More HelpContacting TechnicalSupport Magma Debug Utility PCIScope Software Utility G M a ReturningMerchandisetoMAGMA Magma Returns DEPT. RMA #Appendix a Bus Hierarchy BusHierarchyMultiple PCI Expansion System Configurations Appendix B Need More Slots?G M a Fan-Out Verify your configuration Daisy-Chaining Combination Configurations Troubleshooting AdvancedConfigurations Power-OnSequenceforAdvanced ConfigurationsPCI Card Conflicts G M a Finding the Problem Card Appendix C Compliance IndustryCanadaG M a G M a Manual P/N 09-09906-01-B

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