Magma P13R User Manual

PCI Expansion Chassis  
User's Guide  
13 Slot PCI Expansion  
Model: P13R  
Model: P13RR  
 
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Table of Contents  
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Table of Contents  
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Preface  
What’s in this Guide  
This PCI Expansion Chassis User Guide is designed to accompany a  
Magma Host Card Installation Guide. This guide provides easy  
instructions to install your expansion system, verify the installation was  
completed correctly, and troubleshoot the installation, if necessary. The  
corresponding Host Card Installation Guide provides similar information  
for your Magma host card.  
This manual is divided into the following parts:  
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Advisories  
Five types of advisories are used throughout this manual to provide  
helpful information, or to alert you to the potential for hardware damage  
or personal injury. They are Note, Important, Caution, Warning, and  
Danger. The following is an example of each type of advisory.  
NOTE  
Used to amplify or explain a comment related to procedural steps  
or text.  
IMPORTANT  
Used to indicate an important piece of information or special “tip”  
to help you  
CAUTION  
Used to indicate and prevent the following procedure or step from  
causing damage to the equipment.  
WARNING  
Used to indicate and prevent the following step from causing  
injury.  
DANGER or STOP  
Used to indicate and prevent the following step from causing  
serious injury or significant data loss.  
Disclaimer: We have attempted to identify most situations that may  
pose a danger, warning, or caution condition in this manual. However,  
Magma does not claim to have covered all situations that might require  
the use of a Caution, Warning, or Danger indicator.  
Safety Instructions  
Always use caution when servicing any electrical component. Before  
handling the Magma PCI 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 Dangers, Warnings, Cautions, and Notes.  
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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.  
When Working Inside a Computer  
Before taking covers off a computer, perform the following steps:  
1. Turn off the computer and any peripherals  
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.  
In addition, take note of these safety guidelines when appropriate:  
To help avoid possible damage to systems boards, wait five  
seconds after turning off the computer before removing a  
component, removing a system board, or disconnecting a  
peripheral device from the computer.  
When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its  
strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself. Some cables have a  
connector with locking tabs. If you are disconnecting this type  
of cable, press in on the locking tabs before disconnecting the  
cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned  
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to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before connecting a  
cable, make sure both connectors are correctly oriented and  
aligned.  
CAUTION  
Do not attempt to service the system yourself except as explained in  
this manual. Follow installation instructions closely.  
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge  
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Warning  
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is the enemy of semiconductor  
devices. You should always take precautions to eliminate any  
electrostatic charge from your body and clothing before touching any  
semiconductor device or card by using an electrostatic wrist strap  
and/or rubber mat.  
Static electricity can harm system boards. Perform service at an ESD  
workstation and follow proper ESD procedure to reduce the risk of  
damage to components. Magma strongly encourages you to follow  
proper ESD procedure, which can include wrist straps and smocks,  
when servicing equipment.  
You can also take the following steps to prevent damage from  
electrostatic discharge (ESD):  
When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping  
carton, do not remove the component’s anti-static packaging  
material until you are ready to install the component in a  
computer. Just before unwrapping the anti-static packaging,  
be sure you are at an ESD workstation or grounded.  
When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in an  
anti-static container or packaging.  
Handle all sensitive components at an ESD workstation. If  
possible, use anti-static floor pads and workbench pads.  
Handle components and boards with care. Don’t touch the  
components or contacts on a board. Hold a board by its edges  
or by its metal mounting bracket.  
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Chapter 1 Introduction  
General Specifications  
Magma's 13 Slot PCI Expansion System is a general-purpose bus  
expansion system for the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI)  
local bus. The expansion bus is fully compliant with the PCI Local Bus  
Specification. The PCI expansion system consists of an expansion bus  
cable (a shielded, high-speed cable), an expansion interface card, an  
expansion motherboard and a rack-mount enclosure with a power  
supply.  
Item  
Backplane:  
Enclosure:  
Dimensions:  
Weight:  
Description  
13 PCI Slots (supports full or short-length PCI cards)  
19" Rack-mount Standard  
(4U ) 19" W x 7" H x 17.7" D  
24 lb or 11.804 kg  
Construction:  
Cooling:  
Power Supply:  
Standard Cable:  
MTBF:  
All Steel Chassis  
Two 70-105 CFM fans  
400W or 400W redundant  
1-meter  
37,000 hours  
PCI Bus:  
32 bits/33 MHz  
PCI Local Bus  
Specification:  
PCI Bridge  
Architecture Spec:  
Interconnect  
Bandwidth:  
Operating  
Revision 2.2  
Revision 1.2  
132 MB/sec (Theoretical Max. of PCI 33/32)  
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0° to 50° C Operating Temperature  
-20° to 60° C Storage Temperature  
5% to 85% Relative Humidity, Non-condensing  
Environment:  
Operating Systems:  
Windows Vista/XP/2000/Server 2003  
Mac OS X Version 10.4.x +  
Linux Kernel 2.6.x +  
Warranty:  
1 Year Return to Factory  
Available Options:  
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1.5-meter cable (PN: SUBCBL1.5HF)  
Disk Drive Cage for up to four 3.5” internal disk  
drives (PN: RDRIVECAGE)  
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PCI card hold down kit (PN: RCHD7)  
Rack-mount slide kit (PN: RSLIDES-XX)  
Pre-Installation Information  
Before using the Magma expansion chassis you should perform the  
following steps:  
Inventory the shipping carton contents for all of the required parts  
Gather all of the necessary tools required for installation  
Read this manual  
Chapter 1 Introduction  
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Parts List  
The following parts are provided:  
Qty  
Item  
Rack-mount enclosure containing a 13 slot PCI  
expansion motherboard and auto-switching power  
supply (400W)  
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1
PCI expansion cable (1-meter or 1.5-meter)1  
PCI expansion interface card  
Power supply cord  
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1 or 2  
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Host Card (PCI is standard)  
User’s Manual  
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1The Magma PCI expansion cable uses a 68-pin connector; however, it is NOT an “off-the-  
shelf” SCSI cable. The Magma PCI expansion cable is a custom cable designed specifically  
for PCI Expansion.  
Tools Required for Installation  
In order to complete the installation of the Magma  
expansion system you will need a Phillips-head  
screwdriver.  
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation  
The following steps will guide you in completing the hardware  
installation of your Magma PCI Expansion System.  
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Warning  
All PCI cards are susceptible to electrostatic discharge. When  
moving PCI cards, it is best to carry the cards in anti-static  
packaging. If you need to set a PCI card down, be sure to place it  
inside or on top of an anti-static surface. For more information, see  
“Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge” in the Preface.  
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 enclosure cover.  
Turning the system power off at the power on/off switch does not  
remove power to components. High voltage is still present.  
CAUTION  
Before touching anything inside the enclosure, move to an ESD  
station and follow proper ESD procedure. Failure to do so may result  
in electrostatic discharge damaging the computer or its components.  
For more information, see “Protecting Against Electrostatic  
Discharge” in the Preface.  
STOP  
If your Magma expansion chassis was not purchased directly from  
Magma, you must check to ensure that it doesn’t contain any pre-  
installed PCI cards.  
Check the rear side of the chassis to see if any PCI cards are visible  
in the slots. If you see a PCI card, you should continue installation  
using instructions provided by your dealer. If no separate instructions  
are available, remove the cover by using instructions in Step 1. Then  
remove the card as normal. If no PCI card is visible, then continue  
with the cable installation.  
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Before you Begin  
The power supply is auto-switching. This means that it will automatically  
switch to match whatever source power you are using. Since all  
products ship with a US Standard 115V power cord, you will need to  
use a power cord adapter for non-US Standard 115V power sources.  
Install Expansion Interface Card  
The first step is to install the PCI Expansion Interface Card.  
Four (4) screws retain  
the cover on the  
expansion  
chassis.  
Remove them to open  
the enclosure.  
Next, slide the enclosure cover backwards,  
disengaging it from the guides at the front of  
the enclosure, by firmly grasping the rear cover  
lip over the card I/O area and pulling the cover  
backward about ½” and then lifting the cover  
off.  
Finally, install the PCI  
Expansion Interface Card  
into the PCI Slot marked  
Expansion Interface (Slot  
J15) and secure it to the  
chassis  
mounting  
using  
the  
screw  
preinstalled above the  
slot.  
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Attach PCI Expansion and Power Cable  
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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Recheck the Installation  
Check your installation before powering up the Magma expansion  
chassis for the first time. Although the power supply has an over voltage  
protection device built into it, it may not "trip" in time to fully protect a  
device that has been improperly connected, or whose power cable has  
been damaged.  
Applying Power Correctly  
Starting Up:  
You must apply power to the Magma expansion chassis BEFORE you  
power up your computer. This will allow the higher numbered PCI buses  
in the PCI bus hierarchy to be at a stable state when the host system  
issues its master power-on bus reset. In systems that perform automatic  
PCI bus configuration, this will allow the configuration code to recognize  
the PCI bus hierarchy and any attached devices.  
There is an On/Off switch on the front panel, as well as an LED indicator  
to indicate power status. Verify that the green power indicator is ON.  
STOP  
DO NOT TURN ON THE MAGMA EXPANSION CHASSIS UNTIL  
YOU HAVE SHUT DOWN YOUR LAPTOP COMPLETELY! It can  
cause a system lockup and loss of any unsaved data.  
Shutting Down:  
When shutting your system down, it is recommended that you first shut  
down the computer correctly, and then power down the Magma  
expansion chassis to avoid ‘computer lock-up’ and potential data loss.  
STOP  
DO NOT TURN OFF THE MAGMA EXPANSION CHASSIS UNTIL  
YOU HAVE SHUT DOWN YOUR LAPTOP COMPLETELY! It can  
cause a system lockup and loss of any unsaved data.  
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CHAPTER 3 Verify Installation  
The Magma Host Card is not visible to the Windows’ Device Manager or  
the Apple System Profiler until the Expansion System has been  
successfully connected and properly powered on. Therefore, you will  
need to connect your Expansion System to the host computer and turn  
them both on before you can verify the Magma Expansion Chassis  
installation. See your Host Card Installation Guide for information on  
how to connect your Host Card. Always power-up your Expansion  
System by turning on the power to the Expansion Chassis first, followed  
by your host computer.  
Windows  
To verify a successful installation on Windows, find the ‘My Computer’  
icon and “right-click” on it. Then select ‘Manage’ from the pop-up menu.  
Next, click on ‘Device Manager’ in the leftmost Computer Management  
window. Finally, click on the View Menu and select View Devices by  
Connection.  
Open ACPI (BIOS) Æ Open PCI BusÆ Click the ‘+’ sign several times  
until your reach a PCI or PCI Express Root Port with a PCI Standard  
PCI-to-PCI Bridge beneath it.  
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When installed correctly, you will see three “PCI to PCI Bridges” below  
your system’s PCIe Controller. Any 3rd Party PCI cards installed in the  
chassis will appear below one of the PCI-to-PCI bridges.  
If everything is OK, then the Magma Expansion System installation is  
complete. You can now proceed to Chapter 4 for help with the  
installation of 3rd Party PCI Cards.  
If, however, the installation was unsuccessful, you may not see the PCI  
to PCI Bridge, or it will have a small yellow  
in front of it.  
If any of these devices are not displayed as shown above, you should  
shut down your system (host computer first, then the expansion  
chassis) and reconnect the cables and reseat the PCI Host Card to  
ensure that you have a solid connection. Then restart the Magma  
expansion chassis, followed by the host computer. Next, try to verify the  
installation again, as shown above. If you are still having problems,  
review Chapter 5, Troubleshooting before contacting Magma Technical  
Support at (858) 530-2511. Additional troubleshooting help is available  
in your Host Card Installation Guide and on the web at  
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Mac OS X  
When using Mac OS X no additional software or drivers are needed. As  
long as you are using Mac OS X Version 10.2.2 or newer, the operating  
system should automatically recognize the Magma expansion chassis.  
Select “About This Mac” under the Apple Icon  
Then click the “More Info” button.  
MAC OS 10.3.x & 10.4.x  
Next, click on the PCI Card item. You should see a pci-bridge device  
listed under PCI as shown below:  
Any PCI Cards you install in the expansion chassis will appear behind  
the pci-bridge device.  
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MAC OS 10.2.x  
Next, click on the Devices tab. You should see a pci-bridge device  
listed under PCI as shown below:  
Any PCI Cards you install in the expansion chassis will appear behind  
the pci-bridge device.  
If any of these devices are not displayed as shown above, you should  
shut down your system (computer first, then the expansion chassis) and  
reconnect the cables and the PCI expansion host card to ensure that  
you have a solid connection. Then restart the Magma expansion  
chassis followed by the computer. Next, try to verify the installation  
again, as shown above. If you are still having problems, contact Magma  
Technical Support at (858) 530-2511.  
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Chapter 4 Install 3rd Party PCI Cards  
This chapter provides information on how to install 3rd Party PCI cards  
into your Magma expansion chassis. More details on the installation of  
individual cards are provided by the card’s manufacturer. This chapter is  
provided as a simple guide to help you install your PCI cards in the  
chassis.  
For the purpose of installation, the Magma expansion chassis functions  
exactly as a standard desktop computer chassis. Always follow the  
manufacturer’s instructions for installing their card on a desktop  
computer.  
IMPORTANT  
We will provide reasonable technical support with 3rd Party PCI  
cards. However, if you have verified a successful installation of the  
Magma expansion system (as defined in Chapter 3), but  
experience difficulty installing your 3rd Party PCI cards, the PCI  
card manufacturer should be able to provide the best support.  
Remove PCI Expansion Chassis Cover  
Four (4) screws retain the cover on the expansion chassis. Remove  
them to open the enclosure.  
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Next, slide the enclosure cover backwards,  
disengaging it from the guides at the front of  
the enclosure, by firmly grasping the rear  
cover lip over the card I/O area and pulling  
the cover backward about ½” and then lifting  
the cover off.  
CAUTION  
When replacing the enclosure cover, be sure that the front edge  
guides on the cover engage the inner lip of the enclosure.  
Install PCI Cards in PCI Expansion Chassis  
CAUTION  
When installing PCI cards or hard drives, please ensure that the input  
current rating specified on the AC input label is not exceeded.  
PCI slots  
Power Supply  
Fan assembly with slot holders for full-length cards  
Drive bay – used to mount up to eight (8) 3.5” internal hard drives  
using 1 or 2 optional Disk Drive Cages (PN: RDRIVECAGE)  
5V load resistor – to be removed if optional hard drives are installed  
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Generally, when installing 3rd Party PCI cards in your Magma  
expansion chassis, it should make no difference which PCI slot  
you place your cards in, unless specified by the card  
manufacturer. If you have PCI cards that need priority  
assignments, slot ordering in your PCI Expansion chassis  
begins with Slot 4.  
Install PCI cards following PCI card manufacturer’s  
recommendations. Some PCI card manufacturers recommend  
that you install their software driver(s) prior to installing the  
hardware. If this is the case, you should install their driver before you  
connect and power up the expansion chassis.  
Make sure that all PCI cards are fully seated in their connectors. When  
correctly seated in its connector, you will notice a firm resistance when  
you pull up gently on the card. To keep the cards in place, secure them  
in the enclosure with their retaining screws (supplied with the Magma  
expansion chassis).  
IMPORTANT  
The sheer number of PCI cards and device drivers available  
makes it impossible for Magma to fully test and certify all available  
PCI cards for use in the Magma expansion chassis. Our best  
advice to you in this regard is to insist on full PCI Specification  
compliance from your card and system vendors. Cards and  
systems should be at least PCI Specification Revision 2.0  
compliant or better. Compliance in your system motherboard, PCI  
cards, and console firmware (or BIOS) is your best assurance that  
everything will install and operate smoothly.  
Not all PCI cards are as "well-behaved" as they should be.  
Sometimes simply moving a PCI card that is having a problem to a  
different slot, or reordering your cards in their slots, will alleviate  
"behavior" problems.  
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Install Hard Drive(s)  
Installing Hard Drives  
Installing up to seven (7) hard drives into your 7-  
Slot chassis, or four (4) in your 13-Slot Chassis, is  
simple using one or two optional Drive Cages (PN:  
RDRIVECAGE), available from Magma. Each cage  
can hold up to four (4) 3.5” hard drives. The cages  
mount into the hard drive area in the chassis  
identified by a  
in the previous graphic. If you  
want to install a hard drive in your system, a PCI  
hard drive controller card must also be installed  
into one of the available PCI slots.  
You will also have to remove a 5V Load Resistor  
from the hard drive area before installing any hard  
drive cages. Instructions for removing the 5V Load  
Resistor are included with the hard drive cage.  
DANGER  
The Load Resistor is  
and  
must NOT BE TOUCHED unless the  
system has been shut off for at least 25-  
30 minutes. Use caution when touching  
the Load Resistor.  
System Should Be Up and Running  
Apply power to the Magma expansion chassis first, then power up the  
computer.  
Use the procedures detailed in Chapter 3 to confirm the card  
installation(s) in the Windows Device Manager or Apple System Profiler.  
When everything is functioning correctly, your Windows Device  
Manager should look something like this:  
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Finishing Touches  
After your system is working properly, replace any empty slots with slot  
covers, and replace the host computer cover and the expansion chassis  
cover.  
Rack Installations  
Installing your new Expansion  
System chassis into an equipment  
rack has never been easier. Simply  
attach one of Magma’s optional  
Rack-mount  
slide  
kits  
(PN:  
RSLIDES-XX) to allow you to mount  
the chassis in a computer rack and then simply slide the chassis in and  
out whenever you need to do work on, or in, it. These sets come in  
various lengths to accommodate different racks. Contact Magma for  
more information, or to order a set. When ordering, replace the “XX” in  
the part number with your required kit size (18, 24, 26, or 28 inches).  
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting  
Locate the Problem  
If you are having trouble with the Magma expansion system, verify that  
all cards are seated properly and all cables are connected properly. Be  
sure you followed the instructions in earlier sections of this User Guide.  
Always remember to power On and Off correctly when rechecking and  
testing your installation. If you are still having problems, try these simple  
troubleshooting steps.  
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The PCI to PCI Expansion System is correctly displayed as a “PCI  
standard PCI-to-PCI bridge” (Windows Device Manager) and as a  
“pci-bridge” (MAC Apple System Profiler). When connected and  
functioning correctly, this Expansion System will be displayed as  
follows:  
Windows  
MAC  
If this is not what you see when you verify your installation, the following  
troubleshooting steps may help you to locate and resolve your  
installation issues, without having to call Technical Support.  
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My Computer Can’t Find the PCI Expansion System  
If the expansion system is not visible in your Windows Device Manager  
or your Apple System Profiler at all, you will need to turn off your  
computer (first) and then the Magma expansion chassis (second) and  
test all cords and cables to ensure you have everything connected  
correctly. If everything seems to be connected correctly, and you are  
sure you have applied power correctly (power up expansion chassis first  
and then the computer), then try these additional troubleshooting steps:  
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Double-check the PCI host card to ensure it is inserted  
correctly in a PCI slot.  
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Try moving the PCI host card to a different PCI slot.  
Check for a bad cable or connection. Try another expansion  
cable, if you have one.  
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If the expansion system is still not visible after trying all of the  
above steps, go to Chapter 6 to see about getting additional  
help.  
Windows  
If the PCI to PCI Bridge is now visible, but contains a  
has a problem that must be fixed.  
in front of it, it  
and select  
To identify this problem, right-click on the line with the  
“Properties” from the pop-up menu.  
Resolve the identified problem or go to  
Chapter 6 to see about getting additional  
help.  
MAC  
Go to Chapter 6 to see about getting additional help.  
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When Nothing Works  
The following troubleshooting steps will help you when the computer or  
chassis won’t turn on or “nothing seems to work” correctly:  
Review Chapters 3 (Verify Installation) and 4 (Install 3rd Party  
PCI Cards) as necessary to verify that you have a valid  
installation of the Magma expansion system and that you have  
correctly installed your 3rd Party PCI card(s) and their  
associated drivers (as required).  
If it powers up OK, but nothing works, check the computer’s Device  
Manager or System Profiler to see if the expansion system has been  
found. If not found, try the troubleshooting steps for My Computer Can’t  
Find the PCI Expansion System. If the expansion system is visible, but  
has a problem, try to resolve the problem (See Note above). If that fails,  
go to Chapter 6 to see about getting additional help.  
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My Computer Hangs During Power Up  
If your computer “hangs” while being turned on and you can’t even start,  
follow these simple steps to try to fix this problem:  
1. Shut off the computer (first) and then the Magma expansion  
system and verify that all cards and cables are installed  
correctly. Reapply power first to the expansion system and  
then to the computer.  
2. If it still hangs, remove all 3rd Party PCI cards and try booting  
up without any cards installed.  
a. If it still hangs, remove the Magma PCI expansion host  
card from the computer and try booting up without the  
Magma expansion system attached.  
i.  
If it boots up OK without the Magma expansion  
system attached, call Magma Technical Support.  
ii.  
If it still hangs, the problem is in the computer and not  
with the Magma expansion system or the 3rd Party  
PCI cards.  
b. If it boots up OK without any 3rd Party PCI cards installed,  
try adding only one card and see if it boots up.  
i.  
If it boots up OK with one card in it, shut it down (in  
the proper order, of course) and swap cards. Repeat  
this until all cards have been tested. If they all test  
OK, then add them back one at a time until you find  
the combination that doesn’t work, or you are running  
fine. If you find a bad card, call Technical Support. If  
you don’t – congratulations, you fixed it!  
ii.  
If it still hangs up, try a different card – this one is  
probably bad (or has driver problems). If the second  
cards works, troubleshoot the first card. If the second  
card also fails, call Technical Support.  
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My PCI Card Doesn’t Work  
Follow these simple troubleshooting steps to resolve typical 3rd Party  
PCI card problems:  
The following additional steps might also help when the above  
troubleshooting steps for fail to resolve your problem:  
1. Shut down the computer followed by the Magma expansion  
chassis  
2. Remove the PCI card displaying a problem  
3. Replace the “problem card” with a simple PCI 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.  
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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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Windows Error Codes  
If you are having a problem with one of your devices, and the Device  
status box shows a Windows Error Code, refer to the following list of  
error codes for guidance:  
Error Code  
Description/Action  
This code indicates that there is a problem with the 3rd  
Party PCI Card driver.  
10  
If necessary, contact the PCI Card’s manufacturer for updated  
PNP compatible drivers. If all else fails, contact Magma  
Technical Support for further assistance.  
On the Bridge: If you receive error code 12 on the first PCI to  
PCI Bridge, call Magma Technical Support.  
12  
On the PCI Card: This usually means the memory, I/O, or  
prefetch is more than has been allocated. Call Magma  
Technical Support.  
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Error Code  
Description/Action  
The driver for the PCI Card is not installed on your system.  
Reinstall the PCI Card driver following the manufacturer’s  
instructions. If that fails to fix the problem, call the card  
manufacturer for new drivers.  
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(PCI Card)  
The PCI host card or expansion chassis are not working  
correctly. Reinstall the PCI host card into the computer’s PCI  
slot and recheck all cable connections. If the error code  
remains, try another PCI slot. If you still have the error, call  
Magma Technical Support.  
1
For all other error codes, call:  
On the PCI to PCI Bridge: Magma Technical Support  
Other Codes  
On the PCI Card: Card Manufacturer’s Technical Support,  
after first verifying that the Magma expansion system is  
installed properly.  
If you are still having problems, contact Magma Technical Support for  
more help.  
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Chapter 6 Chassis Maintenance  
Like all computer systems, you will need to perform some routine  
maintenance tasks. Some of these include making sure that the air  
vents in the chassis are clear of obstructions and that the cooling air  
from the fans flows freely. You will also need to check the foam filter  
behind the front panel to ensure it is clean, thus allowing for unrestricted  
air flow to the fans. You should always keep an eye on all cables to  
make sure they are not damaged and are securely connected.  
Occasionally, you should remove the chassis cover and check for loose  
cards, and remove any dust build-up.  
Always to remember to power down your computer and then the  
expansion system BEFORE you attempt to perform any maintenance  
tasks.  
General Chassis Cleaning  
The environment where your Magma chassis is operating is a key  
element to how often you will need to perform a general cleaning of your  
Magma Expansion chassis. To perform a routine general cleaning of  
your chassis, you will need the following:  
1. Can of compressed air (proper distance, 6 inches)  
2. Cotton Swabs  
3. Isopropyl (alcohol)  
4. Anti static wipes  
5. Warm water (for filter)  
6. Dish soap (for filter)  
Do not use a vacuum because vacuums create ESD.  
First, remove the four cover screws with your Phillips screwdriver and  
open the cover.  
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Next, use a can of compressed air from your local computer store to  
blow out any dust that may have accumulated in the chassis fans. Be  
sure to keep the can of compressed air about six inches from the parts  
being sprayed with air.  
Next, you can use anti static wipes to wipe down any open areas inside  
and outside of the chassis to remove any remaining dust or dirt. If you  
have dust or dirt remaining in any “hard to reach area”, such as corners  
of a fan blade, you can use the cotton swabs, dipped in the isopropyl  
(alcohol), to gently rub the area clean.  
Lastly, if the chassis was extremely dirty, you can remove any installed  
3rd Party cards and wipe the PCI-X slots with a soft bristle brush (like a  
toothbrush), dipped in the isopropyl (alcohol), to gently clean each slot.  
When finished, blow the slots with compressed air from about six inches  
away until dry.  
If your chassis is extremely dirty and you would like professional  
help with getting it clean, you can contact Magma Support for  
instructions and costs on shipping the chassis back for cleaning.  
Finally, clean the air filter following the instructions later in this chapter.  
When finished, replace the cover and turn on power to the system.  
“Hot-Swappable” Power Supply  
In spite of regular performance of routine maintenance tasks, some  
computer systems can experience hardware failures. Fortunately, your  
investment in a PE6RR provides you with the ability to easily replace  
the power supply in the event of power supply failure.  
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The redundant power supply includes two hot-swappable modules that  
share the power load requirements during normal operations. Should  
one module fail for any reason, the power load will be shifted to the  
other module and sound an audible alarm.  
If a power supply fails, an alarm will sound to alert you of the problem.  
Press the square red button adjacent to the power supply to stop the  
audible alert.  
To replace a failed power supply, simply grab the handle, press down  
on the release lever at the top of the module, and pull. Replace the  
failed module with a new one and turn on the power to the module using  
the power switch at the bottom of the module. The power load will again  
be shared between these two modules.  
In order to ensure the safety and efficiency of your expansion  
system, it is recommended that you keep a spare power supply  
module on hand – just in case. Protect yourself, keep a spare.  
Order your spare power supply module from Magma – PN 40-  
00022-01.  
Cleaning the Air Filter  
The chassis is equipped with an air filter that is easy to remove and  
clean. To keep your chassis running at its coolest, you should clean this  
filter regularly. How often the filter requires cleaning depends on  
environmental conditions where your Magma Expansion chassis is  
located. To clean this filter, follow these simple steps.  
First, power down the chassis and then remove the four screws on the  
front panel with a Phillips screwdriver.  
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Next, open the faceplate and remove the foam filter, located behind the  
faceplate, and clean it with a solution of warm water and mild dish soap.  
Finally, replace the filter and faceplate. Secure faceplate with four  
Phillips screws. Tighten screws until snug. Turn on power to the  
chassis.  
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Chapter 7 How to Get More Help  
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)  
You can visit the Magma Technical Support FAQ pages on the Internet  
at:  
Contacting Technical Support  
Our support department can be reached by fax at (858) 530-2733 or by  
phone at (858) 530-2511. Support is available Monday through Friday,  
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PT. When contacting Magma Technical Support,  
please be sure to include the following information:  
1) Name  
7) Serial Number  
2) Company Name  
3) Phone Number  
4) Fax Number  
5) Email Address  
6) Model Number  
8) Computer Make  
9) Computer Model  
10) Operating System and Version  
11) Make/Model of PCI cards in expansion chassis  
12) Detailed description of the problem  
You can also visit our web site at:  
For a quick response, use the Technical Support and RMA Request  
Form available in the Support Section of the website. Simply complete  
the form with all required information. Please make sure that your  
problem description is sufficiently detailed to help us understand your  
problem.  
For example: Don’t say “Won’t boot up.” Do say “Tried all the  
steps in the Troubleshooting Section and it still won’t boot up.”  
For faster diagnosis of your problem, please run the two utility programs  
described in the following sections and include the diagnostic files they  
generate with your email.  
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Magma Debug Utility  
Occasionally, Magma Technical Support may request Windows users to  
produce and email a Magma debug log file to help them resolve your  
problem. This file should be included as an attachment when submitting  
a request at www.magma.com/support.  
1. Locate a file called dbgview.exe on the Magma CDROM.  
2. Double-click on the file dbgview.exe  
3. While the dbgview screen is open, locate and double-click on  
a file called dump.exe on the Magma CDROM.  
4. Switch back to the dbgview screen, which is now filled with  
data.  
5. Save this file and submit it as an attachment when submitting a  
Technical Support request.  
Use the “Save As Type” drop-down arrow to select a file type of  
(*.LOG).  
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PCIScope Software Utility  
PCIScope is a powerful tool for Windows users. It was designed by a  
Germany company called APSoft. This software utility is a valuable  
resource to explore, examine and debug the PCI subsystem of your  
computer. It was made to fit the requirements of the most demanding  
users, especially engineers, programmers, and system administrators,  
and to integrate all advanced functions and tools into one product.  
Please visit www.tssc.de for more information about the capabilities of  
PCIScope and other utilities offered by APSoft.  
An evaluation version of PCIScope is available for download at  
www.tssc.de. (You can purchase an inexpensive license from APSoft  
for use beyond the evaluation period.)  
PCIScope has proven to be extremely useful when verifying and  
debugging configurations involving the Magma PCI Expansion Systems  
under any Windows platform.  
PCIScope can provide information to you and our Technical Support  
Group such as PCI Bus Numbering, Resource Allocation, and other  
information that may prove useful when debugging expansion chassis  
or PCI card problems.  
If you are experiencing problems setting up your system, you should run  
PCIScope before contacting the Magma Technical Support Group.  
With the Magma expansion chassis powered up and connected to your  
computer, load and launch the PCIScope application. The PCIScope  
Program will be installed on your computer and a window similar to the  
one shown below will appear. (The example was taken from a Compaq  
Armada 7400)  
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You should save this data as a file on your computer. Please include  
your name and date as part of the file name with an extension of “.bpd.”  
Then email this file to [email protected] if you are experiencing  
configuration problems.  
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Returning Merchandise to Magma  
If factory service is required, a Service Representative will give you a  
Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Put this number and  
your return address on the shipping label when you return the item(s)  
for service. Magma will return any product that is not accompanied  
by an RMA number. Please note that Magma WILL NOT accept COD  
packages, so be sure to return the product freight and duties-paid.  
Ship the well-packaged product to the address below:  
MAGMA RETURNS DEPT.  
RMA # ________  
9918 Via Pasar  
San Diego, CA 92126  
USA  
It is not required, though highly recommended, that you keep the  
packaging from the original shipment of your Magma product. However,  
if you return a product to Magma for warranty repair/ replacement or  
take advantage of the 30-day money back guarantee, you will need to  
package the product in a manner similar to the manner in which it was  
received from our plant. Magma cannot be responsible for any physical  
damage to the product or component pieces of the product (such as the  
host or expansion interfaces for PCI expansion chassis) that are  
damaged due to inadequate packing. Physical damage sustained in  
such a situation will be repaired at the owner’s expense in accordance  
with Out of Warranty Procedures. Please, protect your investment, a bit  
more padding in a good box will go a long way to insuring the device is  
returned to use in the same condition you shipped it in. Please call for  
an RMA number first.  
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Appendix A Bus Hierarchy  
Bus Hierarchy  
The following figure is representative of the PCI Bus hierarchies for the  
Magma Expansion System. This figure pictorially conveys the overall  
PCI bus topology of the 13-Slot System. In this example, the Magma  
Host Card is the 1st PCI Bus. This PCI Bus is never visible to the  
Windows Device Manager or the Apple Profiler. The connecting cable to  
the Backplane is the 2nd PCI bus, and the PCI Slots represent the 3rd  
and 4th Buses on the 13-Slot Backplane. Any of the Magma Host Cards  
can be used interchangeably with this Magma Expansion System.  
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In general, it is not possible to predict the actual Bus numbers. We only  
know how they increment starting from the Magma Host Card.  
The key point in the figure of the PCI Bus topology is that the  
connecting cable between the Host Interface Card and the backplane is  
actually a PCI bus itself. This is represented in the Windows Device  
Manager as shown below:  
NOTE  
All PCI cards installed in the PCI Expansion chassis will appear on  
the Third PCI Bus behind the PCI Bus that the Host Interface Card is  
installed on. If you need to know the actual Bus number, right-click  
on the Bus and select Properties.  
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Multiple PCI Expansion System Configurations  
The PCI Local Bus Specification defines the PCI bus as a hierarchical  
bus, where PCI to PCI Bridges (PPBs) may be used to add "levels" to  
the PCI bus hierarchy. Because hierarchies are organized systems  
arranged into different levels, you can take advantage of this automatic  
organizing and layering to expand the number of available PCI slots  
beyond the number available in your computer’s motherboard.  
You can easily add two or more Magma expansion systems to your  
current system in either a "fan-out" or "daisy-chain" configuration. Each  
of these configurations has advantages and uses. To determine which  
type of configuration you wish to use, you should first understand a few  
basic facts:  
1. In a desktop computer, the bios enumerates automatically  
behind PCI bridges. In the Magma configuration, the bios finds  
the Magma host card in a PCI slot. The bios configures it, and  
then looks beyond it to find any PCI cards installed in the  
expansion chassis. The bios then configures the cards and  
allocates resources. Empty PCI slots are ignored during  
configuration.  
In theory, your computer “should” be able to travel across up to  
255 PCI buses to identify and configure all installed PCI cards.  
Unfortunately, not all computers are created equal. The 255  
PCI bus limit is actually a theoretical maximum. The practical  
limit is somewhat lower, but should still be a fairly large number.  
In a desktop computer the bus numbers tend to be lower (0, 1,  
2, etc.). Once the bios is finished configuring everything and  
assigning resources, the Operating System starts loading and  
activates the PCI cards found.  
When adding more Expansion Systems to an existing system,  
be sure to connect and test them “one-at-a-time.” This will allow  
you to quickly resolve any connectivity, or other, issues right at  
the start. DO NOT INSTALL any 3rd Party PCI cards into any  
system until ALL attached systems are working correctly.  
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2. The 4 and 7 Slot Magma Expansion Systems each add two (2)  
PCI to PCI Bridges to the PCI Local Bus. The 13 Slot adds  
three (3) PCI to PCI Bridges to the PCI Local Bus. The 6 Slot  
adds one (1) bridge. These bridges are the communication  
paths between the PCI cards and the computer resources.  
Most computers allow multiple bridges (and thus PCI buses) to  
be correctly configured. Some computers, unfortunately, place  
an arbitrary limit on the number of bridge levels that can be  
traveled during power-on configuration. Your computer “power-  
on-software” should be PCI Specification 2.1 compliant in order  
to effectively use a Magma PCI Expansion System. For "fan-  
out" and "daisy chained" system configurations, where more  
than one PCI expansion system is being used, you should  
count all of the bridge levels to your most deeply nested PCI  
bus to determine the maximum number of bridge levels that  
must be traveled.  
3. For easier understanding, the PCI Local Bus should be viewed  
as a “Resource Toll road” that runs from the computer CPU  
(resource home), through the “Toll Booths” (the PCI bridges),  
to the “Resource Users” (PCI Cards). As in the case of a real  
Toll Road, the more Toll Booths you have to slow down a  
“nanosecond” for, the longer it will take you (your data) to get  
from the PCI Card to the CPU and back again. Under most  
circumstances the effect cannot even be detected. However,  
under other conditions, it can be important to know about.  
Fan-Out  
For reasons described in bullet #3 above, we recommend using a fan-  
out configuration when you need to add successive PCI expansion  
systems to the host computer. This addition to the PCI bus hierarchy is  
at the "peer" level of other existing expansion buses, thus adding  
"breadth" to the PCI bus hierarchy, since these buses will be at the  
same hierarchical level within the system configuration.  
You may use either PCIe or PCI host cards in your host  
computer, depending on available slots and your performance  
requirements. You must ensure that you have the  
corresponding PCIe to PCI Expansion System, or PCI  
Expansion System, chassis to connect with your host card and  
support your desired configuration.  
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PCI Expansion  
HostCard  
PCI Expansion  
HostCard  
4,7,13Slot Chassis  
4,7,13Slot Chassis  
Magma  
Expansion  
Cable  
Proprietary  
Expansion  
Cable  
CI Expansion  
HostCard  
4,7,13Slot Chassis  
TheFan-OutConfiguration is the  
recommended solution. It typically  
provides optimumperformance  
on most systemsbecause there are  
fewer PCI bridgesbetween the  
Computer CPU and the PCcaIrds.  
Proprietary  
Expansion  
Cable  
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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The following image shows the Apple Profiler display when a MAC has  
2 Expansion Systems connected in a “Fan-Out” configuration  
MAC System Profiler with 2 PCI to PCI Expansion Systems Installed  
in a “Fan-Out Configuration.  
Daisy-Chaining  
Recognizing the typical insignificance of the performance variance  
between the “Fan-Out” and “Daisy-Chaining” configurations, the primary  
reason for using this one would be limitations on physical space. This  
could be the number of available slots on the computer motherboard, or  
a lack of desk or rack space.  
Daisy-Chaining ExpansionSystems  
PCI Expansion  
HostCard  
4,7,13Slot Chassis  
Proprietary  
Expansion  
Cable  
Magma  
Expansion  
Cable  
PCI Expansion  
Host Card  
Simply place anotherHost ExpansionCard int o  
avacant PCI slot on the 1st ExpansioSnystem.  
Thenconnect #1to #2 using the ExpansioCnable.  
4,7,13Slot Chassis  
In the daisy-chain configuration, successive PCI expansion systems are  
added to the "end" of the PCI bus hierarchy, which adds "depth" to the  
PCI Local Bus by increasing the number of PCI Local Bus levels active  
in the system configuration.  
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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.  
Notice that each Daisy-Chained unit appears in the Device Manager  
in the reverse order of its place in the configuration.  
Combination Configurations  
Depending on your business requirements, and your physical space  
limitations, you can add additional Expansion System in multiple  
configurations, such as these. These combinations are only limited by  
the available slots and/or slot types: PCIe or PCI.  
Fan-Out Daisy-Chain Com bination Configuration  
W orkstation  
Daisy-Chain Fan-Out Com bination Configuration  
W orkstation  
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Obviously, you will need to keep an eye on your system performance  
and make any adjustments that may be required, either to PCI card  
location or to Expansion System configuration, to obtain maximum  
performance.  
PCI Card Conflicts  
If you determine that one PCI card is interfering with the operation of  
another card, first try reorganizing the cards on the motherboard.  
Moving the cards around can change the order in which the cards are  
configured by the system during power-on. This will go a long way  
toward resolving module conflicts.  
Power-On Sequence for Advanced Configurations  
As previously stated in Chapter 2 Hardware Installation, it remains  
necessary to power up ALL Expansions Systems BEFORE you turn on  
the computer. This will ensure that your power-on software can read all  
available PCI buses and properly configure all installed PCI cards.  
Obviously, the reverse also remains true for shutting your system down.  
The computer must be shut off BEFORE you attempt to turn off your  
Expansion System(s).  
Troubleshooting Advanced Configurations  
When trying to troubleshoot problems with PCI cards in a multiple  
expansion system configuration, it is vital to correctly determine the  
nature of the problem. Therefore, the first task is to identify the card or  
chassis having a problem by using the Windows Device Manager, or  
Apple System Profiler. Refer to the first part of this Appendix for more  
information on identifying hierarchical levels in multiple expansion  
system configurations.  
Remember, Fan-Out configurations can consist of both PCIe to PCI  
Expansion Systems and PCI to PCI Expansion Systems. Whereas,  
Daisy-Chain configurations will consist only of a PCI to PCI Expansion  
System, or a PCIe to PCI Expansion System, followed by one or more  
PCI to PCI Expansion Systems. Only after you have all expansion  
systems working without any 3rd Party PCI cards should you attempt to  
install any 3rd Party PCI cards.  
Problems with 3rd Party cards might only be traceable once you have  
identified the expansion system containing the problem card.  
Remember, it may be necessary to identify the PCI Slot that the Host  
Interface Card is in before you can properly identify the correct  
expansion chassis and ultimately the card. Obviously, this is only an  
issue if you have multiples of the same type of card installed.  
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Finding the Problem Card  
Windows  
If you need help to determine which PCI card, or which expansion  
chassis, has the problem, you can “right-click” on the card with the  
and check the information contained in the “Location:” field.  
Look for the “Error Code” in the box in the center of the Properties  
Window and then go to the Windows Error Code section for information  
on how to resolve this issue.  
MAC  
If you have already reinstalled and reseated everything according to  
instructions in Chapter 2, and the PCI to PCI Bridge is still not visible in  
the Apple System Profiler, call Magma Technical Support.  
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APPENDIX C Compliance  
FCC  
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the  
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial  
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio  
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the  
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is  
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be  
required to correct the interference at his own expense.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is  
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause  
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference  
received including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party  
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the  
equipment.  
NOTE  
The assembler of a personal computer system may be required to  
test the system and/or make necessary modifications if a system is  
found to cause harmful interferences or to be noncompliant with the  
appropriate standards for its intended use.  
Industry Canada  
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
Cet appareil numériqué de la classe A est conformé à la norme NMB-  
003 du Canada  
CE  
The product(s) described in this manual complies with all  
applicable European Union (CE) directives. Magma will not retest or  
recertify systems or components that have been reconfigured by  
customers.  
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Appendix C Compliance  
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