One Stop Systems PE3R User manual

3 Slot PCI Expansion System User Manual
SKU: PE3R /PE3R.3.3
3 Slot PCI Expansion (With Single PSU)
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Table of Contents
Preface.................................................................................................................................................... 5
What’s in this Guide............................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Advisories ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 9
1.1 General Specifications............................................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.2 Parts List.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
1.3 Overview of PE3R .................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
1.4 Expansion Backplanes ............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
1.5 Pre-Installation Information.................................................................................................................................................................... 13
1.6 Tools Required for Installation ................................................................................................................................................................ 13
2 Hardware Installation .................................................................................................................... 14
2.1 Installation-Procedures Overview ........................................................................................................................................................... 15
2.2 Open Enclosure ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
2.3 Install Host Interface Card....................................................................................................................................................................... 17
2.4 Install PCI cards ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
2.5 Connect Cable to Expansion unit............................................................................................................................................................. 18
2.6 Connect Cable to Host computer ............................................................................................................................................................ 18
2.7 Connect Power cord................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
2.8 Connecting to Electrical Outlets.............................................................................................................................................................. 19
2.9 Recheck the Installation .......................................................................................................................................................................... 20
2.10 Applying Power Correctly .................................................................................................................................................................. 20
2.10.1 Shutting Down the unit ................................................................................................................................................................ 20
2.11 Power on Computer .......................................................................................................................................................................... 21
2.12 Operating the Expansion unit ............................................................................................................................................................ 21
3 Verify Installation .......................................................................................................................... 22
3.1 Hardware check ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
3.1.1 Front LED...................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
3.1.2 Board Power LED indicator........................................................................................................................................................... 24
3.2 Software Installation ............................................................................................................................................................................... 25
3.3 Software Check ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
3.4 Windows Operating System (Windows 7 and above) ............................................................................................................................. 25
3.4.1 How to check OSS device ............................................................................................................................................................. 25
3.4.2 Identifying Vendor ID for OSS hardware ...................................................................................................................................... 26
3.4.3 How to check PCI cards ................................................................................................................................................................ 28
3.5. Mac OS X............................................................................................................................................................................................ 29
3.6 Mac OS 10.7 and above........................................................................................................................................................................... 29

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3.6.1 How to check OSS device ............................................................................................................................................................. 29
3.6.2 How to check PCI cards ................................................................................................................................................................ 30
3.7 MAC OS 10.3.x & 10.4.x .......................................................................................................................................................................... 30
3.8 MAC OS 10.2.x......................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
3.9 Linux........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 31
3.9.1 How to check OSS device ............................................................................................................................................................. 31
3.9.2 How to check PCI cards ................................................................................................................................................................ 33
4 Installation of PCI cards................................................................................................................ 35
4.1 Remove PCI Expansion Chassis Cover ..................................................................................................................................................... 35
4.2 Remove slot covers and install PCI cards ................................................................................................................................................ 36
4.3 Install PCI Cards....................................................................................................................................................................................... 36
4.3.1 Types of Signaling PCI cards to use with PE3R.............................................................................................................................. 36
4.4 PE3R vs PE3R-3.3.................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
5 Connecting PE3R to Laptop............................................................................................................. 40
5.1 Laptop Installation .................................................................................................................................................................................. 40
5.2 How to check OSS Ec34 or CBHIF ............................................................................................................................................................ 41
5.2.1 Windows 7 Operating System ...................................................................................................................................................... 41
5.2.2 Apple MAC Operating System ...................................................................................................................................................... 44
5.2.3 Linux Operating System................................................................................................................................................................ 46
6 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................. 48
6.1 My Computer Hangs During Power Up ................................................................................................................................................... 48
6.2 My PCI Card Doesn’t Work...................................................................................................................................................................... 49
6.3 Support for 3rd Party PCI Cards .............................................................................................................................................................. 50
6.4 Windows Error Codes.............................................................................................................................................................................. 50
6.5 Device Manager error symbols ............................................................................................................................................................... 52
7 General Technical Information ....................................................................................................... 53
7.1 Interface Card ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 53
7.2 Expansion board & Backplane................................................................................................................................................................. 54
7.3 Fan Control Switch (S1) ........................................................................................................................................................................... 56
7.4 How to Remove Backplane ..................................................................................................................................................................... 57
7.5 How to remove Fans ............................................................................................................................................................................... 59
7.5.1 Removing Fan 1............................................................................................................................................................................ 59
7.5.2 Removing Fan 2............................................................................................................................................................................ 60
7.6 Fan Specifications.................................................................................................................................................................................... 61
7.6.1 Feature .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 61
7.7 How to remove Power Supply................................................................................................................................................................. 63
7.8 Power Supply Specification ..................................................................................................................................................................... 65
7.9 5v Load Resistor ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 66
7.9.1 5v Load Resistor Installation......................................................................................................................................................... 66

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7.10 Items & Part numbers........................................................................................................................................................................ 67
8 How to Get More Help..................................................................................................................... 68
8.1 Contacting Technical Support ................................................................................................................................................................. 68
8.2 Returning Merchandise to OSS ............................................................................................................................................................... 68
8.3 Online Support Resources....................................................................................................................................................................... 69
8.4 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ......................................................................................................................................................... 70
9Appendix A Bus Hierarchy.......................................................................................................... 72
9.1 Bus Hierarchy .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 72
10 Appendix B Need More Slots?................................................................................................. 74
10.1 Multiple PCI Expansion System Configurations.................................................................................................................................. 74
10.1.2 Fan-Out ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 75
10.1.3 Daisy-Chaining.............................................................................................................................................................................. 76
10.1.4 Combination Configurations......................................................................................................................................................... 77
10.2 PCI Card Conflicts............................................................................................................................................................................... 78
10.3 Power-On Sequence for Advanced Configurations............................................................................................................................ 78
10.4 Troubleshooting Advanced Configurations........................................................................................................................................ 78
11 Appendix C Compliance.......................................................................................................... 79
11.1 FCC..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 79
11.2 Industry Canada................................................................................................................................................................................. 79
11.3 CE....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 79

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Preface
What’s in this Guide
This guide provides easy instructions to install your expansion system, verify the installation
was completed correctly, and troubleshoot the installation, if necessary.
This manual is divided into the following parts:
Chapter 1: Provides General Specifications and Parts List
Chapter 2: Expansion Chassis installation
Chapter 3: Explains how to verify a successful installation
Chapter 4: Provides information on installing 3rd Party PCI cards
Chapter 5: Installation on Laptop computers
Chapter 6: Information on Troubleshooting
Chapter 7: General and Technical Information
Chapter 8: Explains where to get Technical Support & FAQ
Appendix A: Explains the Bus Hierarchy
Appendix B: Information on connecting multiple expansion units
Appendix C: Provides information on FCC Regulatory Compliance

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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.
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, OSS
does not claim to have covered all situations that might require the use of a Caution, Warning, or Danger indicator.

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Safety Instructions
Always use caution when servicing any electrical component. Before handling the OSS 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 Danger, Warning, Caution, Important, and Note.
Always use caution when handling/operating the computer. Only qualified, experienced, authorized electronics personnel
should access the interior of the computer and expansion chassis.
WARNING
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
1. Before taking covers off a computer, perform the following steps:
2. Turn off the computer and any peripheral devices.
3. Disconnect the computer and peripheral power cords from their AC outlets or inlets in order to prevent electric shock or system
board damage.
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.

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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 procedures to reduce the risk of
damage to components. OSS strongly encourages you to follow proper ESD procedures, 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 are 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. Do not touch the components or contacts on a board. Hold a board by its edges or by its
metal mounting bracket.

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1Introduction
1.1 General Specifications
The OSS 3 slot PCI Expansion System is a general-purpose bus expansion chassis for the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) local bus. The
expansion chassis is fully compliant with the PCI Local Bus Specification. This OSS expansion system consists of a host card, a PCI expansion bus
cable (a shielded, high-speed cable), an expansion chassis containing a 3 slot PCI backplane, drive bay brackets, a power supply and cooling
fans.
Item
Description
Backplane:
3 PCI slots, 64-Bit, 5V or 3.3V
Host Card:
PCI Express x1 Host for desktops
Enclosure:
2U Black, Rack Mount or Table Top
Dimensions:
14.13" W x 3.5" H x 16.4" D (19” W with rack ears)
Weight:
9lbs or 4.086 kg
Construction
Aluminum and Steel
Front Fan Cooling
(2) 34 CFM fans (plus one in the Power supply)
Noise Level (dBA): 21 db @ silent | 25 @ max
Power Supply (Model: SAK420Q-T2-xxx)
550 Watt, Auto switching 100-240V, 50-60Hz
Standard Cable:
1 meter PCI expansion cable
MTBF:
35,000 hours (calculated with fans)
95,000 hours (calculated without fans)
PCI Local Bus Specification:
Revision 2.2
PCI Bridge Architecture Spec:
Revision 1.1
Interconnect Bandwidth:
255 MB/sec (Theoretical Max. of PCI 64/33)
Operating Environment:
0º to 50º C Ambient Temperature
-20º to 60º C Storage Temperature
5% to 85% Relative Humidity, Non-condensing
Operating Systems:
Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000/Server 2003/2008
Mac OS X Version 10.4.x +
Linux Kernel 2.6.x +
Warranty:
1 Year Return to Factory
Available Options:
1.5-meter cable (PN: SUBCBL1.5HF)
PCI Express Host Card: PEHIFX1
PCI Host Card: for desktops: PCIHIF68
CardBus Host Card for laptops: CBHIF
ExpressCard/54 or 34: EC54 or EC34

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1.2 Parts List
#
Item Description
QTY
1
3 slot PCI expansion enclosure with AC power supply
1
2
PCIe x1 Host Card
1
3
PCI expansion cable (1-meter or 1.5-meter)1
1
4
Expansion board & Backplane (installed)
1
5
Power Supply (installed)
1
6
U.S. Standard 115V power cord
1
7
Fan (installed)
2
8
Rack mount Ears (to be installed by user)
2
Rubber feet (to be installed by user)
1
User’s Manual
1

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1.3 Overview of PE3R

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1.4 Expansion Backplanes
There are two backplanes to use with the 3slot enclosure.
1. The 5V 64-bit PCI / PCI-X backplane, sold with model PE3R chassis.
2. The 3.3V 64-bit PCI / PCI-X backplane, sold with model PE3R-3.3 chassis.

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1.5 Pre-Installation Information
Before using the OSS 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
1.6 Tools Required for Installation
To complete the installation of the OSS product you will need a Phillips-head screwdriver and ESD wrist strap to prevent electrostatic discharge.

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2Hardware Installation
The following steps will guide you through the installation of your OSS 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 OSS expansion chassis was not purchased directly from OSS, you must check to ensure that it does not 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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2.1 Installation-Procedures Overview
Below is the concise version on how to set up the PE3RI.
1. Open Enclosure
2. Install Interface Card
3. Install PCI cards
4. Connect PCIe cable to Expansion unit
5. Connect PCIe cable to Host computer
6. Attach Power Cord
7. Connect to Electrical Outlet
8. Recheck Connect & Installation
9. Apply Power to Expansion unit
10. Power on Computer
11. Hardware Check
12. Verify Installation (via Operating System)
NOTE
It is highly recommended to install any 3rd party PCI cards / High Power PCI cards after you have verified and tested the
OSS expansion is functional and there are no hardware failures.
When installing third party PCI card, start with one card first just to see if there are any software and hardware issues or incompatibility
problems that may occur. This way you can troubleshoot the problem more easily and efficiently. If everything works well and there are no
configuration issues, you can proceed with the installation of the remaining third party PCI cards. Always refer to or read the “3rd party
manufacturer installation guide” for further instructions.

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2.2 Open Enclosure
Loosen the four screws from the front and three screws from the back. Slide the enclosure cover backward to disengage it from the guides at
the front of the enclosure by firmly grasping the edges of the cover lip and pulling the cover backward about 1” until it clears the front hold-
down, and then lift the cover off.

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2.3 Install Host Interface Card
The PCI Express (PCIe) Host interface card allows you to connect the PE3R and PE3R-3.3V expansion chassis units to a PCI Express host
computer. The host system requires at least an x1 PCIe connector to facilitate this host card.
Install the Host adapter in a free PCIe slot on the host motherboard and then secure its bracket with the Phillips screw.
Notice that the PCI Express slots are located at a greater distance from the edge of the computer’s motherboard compared to the standard PCI
slots as illustrated in the picture below.
STOP
YOU MUST ONLY INSTALL THE PCIe HOST CARD INTO A PCI EXPRESS SLOT.
Only use cards WITH brackets. This will ensure that your PCIe host card can only be inserted into a PCIe slot. Although PCI
Express cards without brackets may fit into conventional PCI slots, you run the risk of damaging the PCI Express host card if
you insert it into a PCI slot. Please ensure that your host computer has PCI Express slots and install the host card only into
a PCI Express slot.

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2.4 Install PCI cards
Install the PCI cards after verifying that the expansion chassis is working correctly, go to Chapter 4
2.5 Connect Cable to Expansion unit
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 connector.
2.6 Connect Cable to Host computer
Position the OSS 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 the PCI expansion cable to the 68-pin connector of the Host Interface card and secure it using the cable’s captive thumbscrews.

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2.7 Connect Power cord
Before connecting the power cord, check that the power supply’s On/OFF switch is set to OFF position. The switch is located below the power
cord receptacle.
Plug: 15A 110-120V | Connector: 15A 110-120V. OSS only provides the 110-120V power cord.
User can also use 15A 220V-230V power cord / plug. Power Plug and Electrical outlets vary from country to country.
Turn power supply switch to ON position. Plug in power cord to the expansion chassis.
.
NOTE
If possible, plug all power cords from the OSS expansion chassis and your host computer into a shared power strip,
preferably one that has surge and noise suppression circuitry built into it.
2.8 Connecting to Electrical Outlets
It is highly recommend using a power surge. Be cautious, practice safe and correct methods when powering up your expansion unit. This
product is provided with a power supply that automatically adjusts to input voltages between 100 to 240 Vac. A U.S. and Canadian 125 V
power supply cord is provided with this product. If using this product outside of the U.S. or Canada, please use locally available power supply
cords.

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2.9 Recheck the Installation
Check your connection and installation before powering up the OSS 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.
2.10 Applying Power Correctly
You must apply power to the OSS expansion chassis UBEFOREUyou 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.
First, turn on the power supply switch. Next, turn the power switch to ON position located on the front panel of the expansion unit. A green
LED indicator should light up when the switch is in the ON position, see picture below.
2.10.1 Shutting down the unit
When shutting your system down, it is recommended that you first shut down the computer correctly, and then power down the OSS
expansion chassis to avoid ‘computer lock-up’ and potential data loss.
STOP
DO NOT TURN ON THE OSS EXPANSION CHASSIS UNTIL YOU HAVE SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER COMPLETELY! It can
cause a system lockup and loss of any unsaved data.