Magma EB2R user manual 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 in the EB2 model. The EB2R model includes a rack installation kit as well.

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EB2 Magma expansion chassis 3-meter shielded iPass™ cable Low profile PCI Express x8 host card U.S. Standard 115V power cord Quick Start Guide

ToolsRequiredforInstallation

In order to complete the installation of the Magma expansion system you may need a Phillips-head screwdriver, depending on the installation type.

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Contents Model EB2 Model EB2R Copyright 2008 Mission Technology Group, Inc. DBA Magma Table of Contents Appendix B Compliance Preface AdvisoriesSafetyInstructions WhenWorkingInsideaComputerProtecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Electrostatic Discharge ESD WarningRack-Mount Instructions General Specifications IntroductionToolsRequiredforInstallation Pre-InstallationInformationPartsList Hardware Installation StopInstall PCIExpressHostCard Before you BeginG M a Stop Attach Powerand Expansion Cables Laptop Installation optional TDP side to Laptop IPass side to EB2 ChassisG M a G M a RechecktheInstallation ApplyingPowerCorrectly Starting UpSoftware Installation Optional, for ExpressCard RedHat 9 Linux Start UpG M a G M a Shutting Down RackInstallationsfortheEB2RmodelAdd Screws to Rack Post Attach Slide Rail to Rack Attach Chassis to Slide Rail Verify Installation WindowsMacOSX Expansion Slot UtilityApple System Profiler Mac OS RedHat9Linux G M a Install Cards and Drives RemovePCIeExpansion ChassisCoverInstall 3rd PartyPCIe Cards G M a Installing Double-Wide PCIe Video Cards Install Hard Drives G M a System Should Be Upand Running FinishingTouchesHot-SwappablePCIeCardInstallations Procedure for hot-un-plugging a PCIe plug in card SlotOn the OK button to close the new dialog LED should start flashing again PCIeExpansion SolutionswiththeEB2 Digi Design Pro ToolsVideo Card expansion solutions Tested Video Card SM2.0 Benchmark High Throughput storage solutions Test type Throughput MByte/sec Troubleshooting LocatetheProblemMy Computer Can’t Find the PCIe Expansion System MAC When Nothing Works My Computer Hangs During Power Up My PCIe Card Doesn’t Work MAC Windows Error Codes Support for 3rd Party PCIe CardsError Code System Fans Don’t Appear To Spin Fast Enough G M a FrequentlyAskedQuestionsFAQ How to Get More HelpContacting Technical Support Magma Debug Utility PCIScope Software Utility G M a ReturningMerchandisetoMAGMA Magma Returns DEPT. RMA #Multiple PCIe Expansion System Configurations Appendix a Need More PCIe Slots?G M a Fan-Out Verify your configuration Daisy-Chaining Combination Configurations Troubleshooting AdvancedConfigurations Power-On Sequence forAdvanced ConfigurationsPCI e Card Conflicts G M a Finding the Problem Card MAC and LinuxAppendix B Compliance IndustryCanadaManual P/N 09-09947-01-A