Magma P13RR manual Verify your configuration

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provides optimumperformance on most systemsbecause there are fewer PCI bridgesbetween the Computer CPU and the PCIcards.

In this configuration, you have fewer “Toll Booths” (PCI Bridges) to pass through; therefore there are fewer opportunities for concern.

For clarification, it is necessary to understand that the amount of latency caused by any PCI Bridge (even those built into a 3rd Party PCI card or the computer motherboard itself) is negligible (“nanoseconds”) and will not produce any visible effect on most systems. It is only mentioned here because on a few rare configurations which use some unique PCI cards with special software drivers, the total number of PCI buses that the data must pass through COULD make a difference. See Chapter 5 Troubleshooting for more information if you suspect this could be an issue with one of your specialty PCI cards.

Verify your configuration

Before you start installing your PCI cards (refer to Chapter 4 Install Cards and Drives for more information), you should confirm that everything is in proper working order. Refer to Chapter 3 Verify Installation for guidance in verifying the proper installation of your Expansion System. The following image shows the Windows Device Manager display when a Windows PC has 2 Expansion Systems connected in a “Fan-Out” configuration.

Windows Device Manager with 2 PCI to PCI Expansion Systems Installed

in a “Fan-Out Configuration.

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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 DischargeGeneral Specifications Pre-InstallationInformationIntroduction 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 Install Hard Drives Installing 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 How to Get More Help FrequentlyAskedQuestionsFAQContacting 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 Power-OnSequenceforAdvanced Configurations Troubleshooting AdvancedConfigurationsPCI Card Conflicts Finding the Problem Card IndustryCanada Appendix C ComplianceG M a Manual P/N 09-09913-01 Rev a
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