Magma PCI Expansion System PE6R4 User Manual

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Table of Contents

i

T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s

PREFACE ............................................................................................. III

Advisories ..............................................................................................iii

Safety Instructions..................................................................................iv

When Working Inside a Computer .........................................................iv

Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge ............................................ v

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................... 1

General Specifications ........................................................................... 1

Pre-Installation Information .................................................................... 2

Parts List ................................................................................................ 2

Tools Required for Installation................................................................ 2

CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ..................................... 3

Before you Begin.................................................................................... 4

Install PCI Express Host Card................................................................ 4

Attach Power and Expansion Cables ..................................................... 5

Recheck the Installation ......................................................................... 6

Applying Power Correctly ....................................................................... 7

Starting Up: ................................................................................................... 7

Shutting Down:.............................................................................................. 8

Rack Installations ................................................................................... 9

CHAPTER 3 VERIFY INSTALLATION............................................ 10

Windows .............................................................................................. 10

Mac OS X............................................................................................. 11

CHAPTER 4 INSTALL CARDS AND DRIVES ................................ 13

Remove PCI Expansion Chassis Cover ............................................... 13

Party PCI Cards or Hard Drives............................................ 14

Party PCI Cards...................................................................... 15

Installing Hard Drives.................................................................................. 16

System Should Be Up and Running..................................................... 16

Finishing Touches ................................................................................ 17

CHAPTER 5 CHASSIS MAINTENANCE ........................................ 18

General Chassis Cleaning ................................................................... 18

“Hot-Swappable” Power Supply ........................................................... 20

Cleaning the Air Filter........................................................................... 21

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................... 22

Locate the Problem .............................................................................. 22

My Computer Can’t Find the PCI Expansion System ................................. 23

When Nothing Works .................................................................................. 24

My Computer Hangs During Power Up .............................................. 25

My PCI Card Doesn’t Work......................................................................... 26