Magma EB2R user manual SafetyInstructions, WhenWorkingInsideaComputer

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SafetyInstructions

Always use caution when servicing any electrical component. Before handling the Magma PCI-Express Expansion chassis, read the following instructions and safety guidelines to prevent damage to the product and to ensure your own personal safety. Refer to the “Advisories” section for advisory conventions used in this manual, including the distinction between Danger, Warning, Caution, Important, and Note.

Always use caution when handling/operating the computer. Only qualified, experienced, authorized electronics personnel should access the interior of the computer. The power supplies produce high voltages and energy hazards, which can cause bodily harm.

Use extreme caution when installing or removing components. Refer to the installation instructions in this manual for precautions and procedures. If you have any questions, please contact Magma Technical Support.

WARNING

High voltages are present inside the expansion chassis when the unit’s power cord is plugged into an electrical outlet. Disconnect the power cord from its source before removing the system cover.

Never modify or remove the radio frequency interference shielding from your workstation or expansion unit. To do so may cause your installation to produce emissions that could interfere with other electronic equipment in the area of your system.

WhenWorkingInsideaComputer

Before taking covers off a computer, perform the following steps:

1.Turn off the computer and any peripheral devices.

2.Disconnect the computer and peripherals from their power sources to prevent electric shock or system board damage.

3.Disconnect any telephone or telecommunications lines from the computer.

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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