Magma EB1H User Manual

Chapter 2     Hardware Installation               9  

Attach one end of the PCI Express cable to the Magma EEX1 card in 
the host computer and the other end to the connector on the back of the 
Magma unit. The cable connects to the using thumbscrews; therefore 
no tools are required for the cable connection.  

 

Although this x1 Host Card will work correctly in any x1, x4, x8, or x16 
slot, using a higher rated slot will not increase the speed beyond the 
rated x1 speeds.  

The Magma EEX1 is a “half-height” x1 PCIe card attached to a “full-
height” bracket for convenient mounting in most desktop computers. It is 
also shipped with a low profile card bracket to allow mounting on low 
profile computer systems.  

For low profile case applications, you may need to change the mounting 
bracket to the low profile bracket that shipped with your system. This is 
done by removing the screws that hold the card to the bracket. Be sure 
you are using proper ESD procedures when completing this action. 

For more information on installing PCIe Cards, please refer to your 
computer’s user manual or system documentation. 

 

If at all possible, plug all power cords from Magma ExpressBox

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and your computer into a shared power strip, preferably one that 
has surge and noise suppression circuitry built into it.  

 

 

Check your installation before powering up Magma ExpressBox

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 for the 

first time.