Magma 7 Slot Series User manual

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PCI Expansion System
User's Manual
64-bit/66MHz 7 Slot Series
9918 Via Pasar
San Diego, CA 92126
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Table of Contents i
Table of Contents
PREFACE I
Advisories i
Safety Instructions ii
When Working Inside a Computer ii
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge iii
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1
The 64-bit/66MHz 7 Slot PCI Expansion System 1
General Specifications 1
Rack-mount Specifications 1
Tower Specifications 1
Pre-Installation Information 2
Parts List 2
Tools Required for Installation 3
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION GUIDE 4
Step One: Install 64-Bit Host Interface 4
Step Two: Attach PCI Expansion and Power Cable(s) 5
PCI Expansion Cable Connection Diagram 5
Step Three: Recheck Installation 6
Step Four: Power Up 6
Step Five: Install Software Driver/Verify Installation 7
Windows XP Driver Install/Verification 8
Windows 2000 Driver Install/Verification 11
Windows ME Automatic Installation/Verification 16
Mac OS Automatic Installation/Verification 21
Step Six: Power Down and Remove Cover 23
Rack-mount Enclosure 23
Tower Enclosure 23
Step Seven: Install PCI Cards 23
Step Eight: Power Up Again 24
Step Nine: Install PCI Card Software 25
Windows Users: 25
Macintosh Users: 25
Step Ten: System Should Be Up and Running 26
Finishing Touches 26
CHAPTER 3 BUS HIERARCHY 27

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Bus Hierarchy 27
CHAPTER 4 WARRANTY & TECH SUPPORT 28
Product Warranty 28
30 Day Money Back Guarantee 28
Free Technical Assistance 28
Warranty & Repair in Seven Days 28
Returns for Repair/Replacement/Credit 28
Out of Warranty Repair 29
Advanced Replacement Service 29
Contacting Technical Support 30
Frequently Asked Questions 30
Returning Merchandise to MAGMA 31
APPENDIX A COMPLIANCE 32
FCC Class A Notice 32
CE Certification 32
Safety Standards 32
Declaration of Conformity 33

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Preface i
Preface
Advisories
Three 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 Notes, Cautions, and Warnings. The
following is an example of each type of advisory. Use caution when
servicing any electrical component.
NOTE
An amplifying or explanatory comment related to procedural steps o
r
text.
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.
Disclaimer: We have tried to identify all situations that may pose a
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 or Warning.

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Safety Instructions
WARNING
The Tower PCI Expansion System is to be installed on desktop o
r
tabletops only. The unit will become unstable if operated as a floo
r
standing unit and unintentional force is applied to the top of the unit.
Before handling the MAGMA PCI Expansion System, 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 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes.
♦ 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.
Unplug the power cord before removing the cover. The cover
can only be opened by persons having appropriate technical
training and experience necessary to be aware of hazards to
which they are exposed in performing a task and of measures
to minimize the danger to themselves or other persons. Refer
to the installation instructions in this manual for precautions
and procedures.
WARNING
High voltages are present inside the expansion system when the unit’s
power cord is plugged into an electrical outlet. Disconnect the powe
r
cord from its source before removing the enclosure cover. Turning of
f
the power switch does not remove power to components.
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

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2. Disconnect the computer and peripherals from their power
sources to prevent electric shock or system board damage.
3. Follow the guidelines provided in “Regulatory Compliance
Statements” on the following page.
4. 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
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 semiconducto
r
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 wris
t
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
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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 it’s metal mounting bracket.

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Chapter 1 Introduction
The64-bit/66MHz7SlotPCIExpansionSystem
MAGMA's 64-bit/66MHz 7 Slot PCI Expansion System is a general-
purpose bus expansion system for the Peripheral Component
Interconnect (PCI) local bus. The PCI expansion system consists of a
64/66 host interface card, a set of four 3–meter expansion bus cables (a
shielded, high-speed cable), an expansion daughter card, an expansion
motherboard and a rack-mount or tower enclosure with a power supply.
GeneralSpecifications
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Backplane: Seven 64-bit/66MHz PCI slots
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Standard Cable Length: 3 meter
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PCI Local Bus Specification: Revision 2.2
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PCI Bridge Architecture Spec: Revision 1.1
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Interconnect Bandwidth: 5 Gbps full duplex
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MTBF: 60,000 hours
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Operating Environment: 0ºto 50ºC Operating Temperature
-20ºto 60ºC Storage Temperature
5% to 85% Relative Humidity, Non
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condensing
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Supported Operating Systems Windows XP/2000/NT/ME/98SE
MacOS X, Mac OS 9
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Warranty: 1 Year Return to Factory
Rack-mountSpecifications
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Enclosure: 4U rack-mount (All Steel)
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Dimensions: 19" W x 7" H x 17.7" D
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Weight: 24 lb or 11.804 kg
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Cooling: (1) 70-105 CFM fan (removable/cleanable air filter)
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Available Options:
Disk Drive Bays for up to eight 3.5" internal disk drives
18 inch Rack-mount Slide Kit
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Power Supply: 400W (auto-switching) or
Hot-swappable 300W redundant (auto-switching)
Tower Specifications
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Enclosure: ATX Mid-Tower (Steel Chassis/Plastic Front)
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Dimensions: 7"W x 18.1"H x 17.3"D
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Weight: 22 lbs. or 10kg.
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Cooling: (1) 35 CFM high volume fan
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Disk Drive Bays: (3) 5.25" external, (1) 3.5" external & (3) 3.5" internal
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Power Supply: 400W (auto-switching)

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Pre-InstallationInformation
Before using the 7 Slot 64-bit/66MHz PCI Expansion System 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
Follow these suggested guidelines and cautions while setting up your
PCI Expansion System:
• Only use the power cable(s) provided by MAGMA
• Only use the interface cables provided by MAGMA
• Use keyed connectors (to prevent attaching a cable backwards)
• Be careful when routing signal cables to your devices
• Avoid sharp bends or folds in the signal cable
• Provide enough slack to allow easy device placement
• Beware of sources of scuffing and abrasion damage to the cables
• Secure the devices in their shelves using the appropriate hardware
• Use the screws or brackets supplied with the device (suitable
mounting brackets, adapters, and hardware are available from your
local computer dealer or retailer)
Parts List
Qty Item
1 7 Slot Rack-mount or Tower PCI expansion enclosure
1 Set of four 3-meter shielded CAT-5 patch cables (Grey, Blue, Red &
Green)
1 64/66 PCI host interface card
1 Power supply cord (2 supplied with 300W redundant PSU)
1 Software CDROM
1 User’s Manual