Magma P13RR manual AttachPCIExpansionandPowerCable

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AttachPCIExpansionandPowerCable

Carefully position the Magma expansion chassis so that the supplied PCI expansion cable will conveniently reach from the connector of the Host Card to the connector on the back of the

chassis.

Attach one end of the PCI expansion cable to the Host Card and secure it using the captive thumbscrews on the cable. See the Host Card Installation Guide for more information on connecting the cable to the card.

Carefully route the cable to the rear side of the expansion chassis and attach it to the 68-pin connector, as shown below:

Secure the cable with the captive thumbscrews. It is important that the cable be attached securely to the connectors at both ends.

Before connecting the power cord(s), check that the expansion chassis On/Off switch is set to the OFF position. This switch is located on the left side of the front of the chassis.

NOTE

If at all possible, plug all power cords from the Magma expansion chassis and your host computer into a shared power strip, preferably one that has surge and noise suppression circuitry built into it.

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Contents PCI Expansion Chassis Users Guide Copyright 2007 Mission Technology Group, Inc. DBA Magma Table of Contents Appendix a BUS Hierarchy What’sinthisGuide PrefaceAdvisories SafetyInstructionsWhenWorkingInsideaComputer Electrostatic Discharge ESD Warning Protecting Against Electrostatic DischargePre-InstallationInformation General SpecificationsIntroduction PartsList ToolsRequiredforInstallationStop Hardware InstallationBefore you Begin InstallExpansionInterfaceCardAttachPCIExpansionandPowerCable ApplyingPowerCorrectly RechecktheInstallationStarting Up Shutting DownWindows Verify InstallationG M a MAC OS 10.3.x MacOSXMAC OS RemovePCI Expansion ChassisCover Install 3rd Party PCI CardsInstallPCICardsinPCIExpansionChassis G M a Installing Hard Drives Install Hard DrivesSystem Should BeUpand Running FinishingTouches Rack InstallationsLocatetheProblem TroubleshootingWindows My Computer Can’t Find the PCI Expansion SystemWhen Nothing Works My Computer Hangs During Power Up My PCI Card Doesn’t Work Support for 3rd Party PCI Cards Windows Error Codes On the PCI to PCI Bridge Magma Technical Support GeneralChassisCleaning Chassis MaintenanceHot-SwappablePowerSupply CleaningtheAirFilter G M a FrequentlyAskedQuestionsFAQ How to Get More HelpContacting TechnicalSupport Magma Debug Utility PCIScope Software Utility G M a Magma Returns DEPT. RMA # ReturningMerchandisetoMagmaBusHierarchy Appendix a Bus HierarchyG M a Appendix B Need More Slots? Multiple PCI Expansion System ConfigurationsFan-Out Verify your configuration Daisy-Chaining Daisy-Chaining ExpansionSystemsCombination Configurations Troubleshooting AdvancedConfigurations Power-OnSequenceforAdvanced ConfigurationsPCI Card Conflicts Finding the Problem Card IndustryCanada Appendix C ComplianceG M a Manual P/N 09-09913-01 Rev a