Magma P13RR manual Support for 3rd Party PCI Cards

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Windows

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

If the is gone, the problem is with the 3rd Party PCI 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.

If an error shows on any of the PCIe to PCI Bridge Connections, call Magma Technical Support immediately.

MAC

5.Next, open the Apple System Profiler and if the PCIe to PCI Bridge Connections and the 3rd Party PCI card(s) are now correctly visible.

Support for 3rd Party PCI Cards

Magma will provide reasonable technical support to with 3rd Party PCI cards. However, if you have verified a successful installation of the Magma PCI Expansion System (as defined in Chapter 4), but experience difficulty installing your 3rd Party PCI cards, the PCI card manufacturer may be able to provide the best support.

The Magma PCI Expansion System is designed to function exactly like your desktop computer. This means that you should follow the PCI card maker’s instructions for installation on a Windows or Mac computer as if the expansion chassis WAS the desktop computer. When correctly installed, there is no difference to the operating system, removable cards, or most software.

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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 DischargeIntroduction General SpecificationsPre-InstallationInformation 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 System Should BeUpand Running Install Hard DrivesInstalling Hard Drives 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 Contacting TechnicalSupport How to Get More HelpFrequentlyAskedQuestionsFAQ 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 PCI Card Conflicts Power-OnSequenceforAdvanced ConfigurationsTroubleshooting AdvancedConfigurations Finding the Problem Card IndustryCanada Appendix C ComplianceG M a Manual P/N 09-09913-01 Rev a