Magma PCI Expansion System, PE6R4, PE6RR manual My PCI Card Doesn’t Work

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ii.If it still hangs up, try a different card – this one is probably bad (or has driver problems). If the second cards works, troubleshoot the first card. If the second card also fails, call Technical Support.

My PCI Card Doesn’t Work

Follow these simple troubleshooting steps to resolve typical 3rd Party PCI card problems:

The following additional steps might also help when the above troubleshooting steps for fail to resolve your problem:

1.Shut down the computer followed by the Magma expansion chassis

2.Remove the PCI card displaying a problem

3.Replace the “problem card” with a simple PCI card, such as an Ethernet card that has drivers built into the operating system. (Using this “type of card” will avoid any future questions about drivers possibly being installed incorrectly.)

4.Turn on the Magma expansion chassis, and then turn on the computer.

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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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