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

2.Remove the PCIe card displaying a problem

3.Replace the “problem card” with a simple PCIe 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.

Windows

5.Next, open the Device Manager (View by Connection selection).

If the is gone, the problem is with the 3rd Party PCIe card or the card drivers. You should go to the Windows Error Codes section of this chapter to learn how to troubleshoot using error codes.

If the is still visible, the problem may be with the Magma expansion system. Please contact Magma Technical Support for further guidance and/or a replacement product.

MAC

5.Next, open the Apple System Profiler and the 3rd Party PCIe card(s) should now be visible.

RedHat9 Linux

5. Using the lspci command, verify that the PCIe card is visible.

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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 IntroductionPre-InstallationInformation ToolsRequiredforInstallationPartsList 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 RackInstallationsfortheEB2Rmodel Shutting DownAdd 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 How to Get More Help FrequentlyAskedQuestionsFAQContacting 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 Power-On Sequence forAdvanced Configurations Troubleshooting AdvancedConfigurationsPCI e Card Conflicts G M a Finding the Problem Card MAC and LinuxAppendix B Compliance IndustryCanadaManual P/N 09-09947-01-A