Magma PCIe Expansion System EB2 User Manual

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The following steps will guide you through the installation of your 
Magma expansion system. 

 

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 PCIe card down, be sure to place it 
inside or on top of an anti-static surface.  For more information, see 
“

” in the Preface. 

 

 

 

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. 

 

 

Before touching anything inside the enclosure, move to an ESD 
station and follow proper ESD procedures.  Failure to do so may 
result in electrostatic discharge, damaging the computer or its 
components. For more information, see “

” in the Preface. 

 

 

 

If your Magma expansion chassis was not purchased directly from 
Magma, you must check to ensure that it doesn’t contain any pre-
installed PCIe cards.  

Check the rear side of the chassis to see if any PCIe cards are visible 
in the slots. If you see a PCIe card, you should continue installation 
using instructions provided by your dealer. If no separate instructions 
are available, remove the cover by using instructions in 

. Then remove the card(s) as normal. If no 

PCIe card is visible, then continue with the cable installation.