Magma EB2R user manual Installing Double-Wide PCIe Video Cards

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Installing Double-Wide PCIe Video Cards

Double-wide PCIe video cards require special attention when being installed into the EB2 chassis. Not only do they require proper cooling, but we must also ensure adequate power for them to operate optimally. After verifying that the built-in power supply can adequately power the video card, connect it into the lower PCIe slot and be sure to connect the appropriate auxiliary power connector to the card as follows:

IMPORTANT

Double-wide video cards require proper air circulation in order to remain cool. For that purpose the chassis has a special ventilation cutout behind the cards’ fan. Blocking it from the outside should therefore be avoided whenever possible.

Connect the auxiliary power connector here.

In any case of discrepancies between the sample card shown here and the one to be installed, please follow the card vendors’ installation instructions.

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Contents Model EB2 Model EB2R Copyright 2008 Mission Technology Group, Inc. DBA Magma Table of Contents Appendix B Compliance Advisories PrefaceWhenWorkingInsideaComputer SafetyInstructionsElectrostatic Discharge ESD Warning Protecting Against Electrostatic DischargeRack-Mount Instructions Introduction General SpecificationsPartsList Pre-InstallationInformationToolsRequiredforInstallation Stop Hardware InstallationBefore you Begin Install PCIExpressHostCardG M a Stop Attach Powerand Expansion Cables TDP side to Laptop IPass side to EB2 Chassis Laptop Installation optionalG M a G M a RechecktheInstallation Starting Up ApplyingPowerCorrectlyRedHat 9 Linux Start Up Software Installation Optional, for ExpressCardG M a G M a Add Screws to Rack Post RackInstallationsfortheEB2RmodelShutting Down Attach Slide Rail to Rack Attach Chassis to Slide Rail Windows Verify InstallationExpansion Slot Utility MacOSXApple System Profiler Mac OS RedHat9Linux G M a RemovePCIeExpansion ChassisCover Install Cards and DrivesInstall 3rd PartyPCIe Cards G M a Installing Double-Wide PCIe Video Cards Install Hard Drives G M a FinishingTouches System Should Be Upand RunningHot-SwappablePCIeCardInstallations Slot Procedure for hot-un-plugging a PCIe plug in cardOn the OK button to close the new dialog LED should start flashing again Digi Design Pro Tools PCIeExpansion SolutionswiththeEB2Video Card expansion solutions Tested Video Card SM2.0 Benchmark High Throughput storage solutions Test type Throughput MByte/sec LocatetheProblem TroubleshootingMy 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 Support for 3rd Party PCIe Cards Windows Error CodesError Code System Fans Don’t Appear To Spin Fast Enough G M a Contacting Technical Support How to Get More HelpFrequentlyAskedQuestionsFAQ Magma Debug Utility PCIScope Software Utility G M a Magma Returns DEPT. RMA # ReturningMerchandisetoMAGMAAppendix a Need More PCIe Slots? Multiple PCIe Expansion System ConfigurationsG M a Fan-Out Verify your configuration Daisy-Chaining Combination Configurations PCI e Card Conflicts Power-On Sequence forAdvanced ConfigurationsTroubleshooting AdvancedConfigurations G M a MAC and Linux Finding the Problem CardIndustryCanada Appendix B ComplianceManual P/N 09-09947-01-A