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Magma P13RR User Manual

Magma P13RR
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PCI Expansion Chassis
User's Guide
13 Slot PCI Expansion
Model: P13R
Model: P13RR

Table of Contents

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Magma P13RR Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelP13RR
Form FactorATX
Motherboard SupportATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
InterfaceSATA
ColorBlack
Drive Compatibility3.5" HDD, 2.5" SSD
Power SupplyNot included
Front Panel PortsAudio In/Out

Summary

Preface

What's in this Guide

Overview of the manual's content and structure.

Advisories

Explains the different types of advisories used for warnings and important information.

Safety Instructions

Provides crucial safety guidelines for handling and working with the equipment.

When Working Inside a Computer

Details procedures and precautions for safely working inside the computer chassis.

Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge

Explains measures to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD).

Chapter 1 Introduction

General Specifications

Provides detailed technical specifications for the PCI expansion system.

Pre-Installation Information

Outlines essential steps to take before beginning the installation process.

Parts List

Lists all components included in the expansion system package.

Tools Required for Installation

Specifies the necessary tools for performing the hardware installation.

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

ESD Warning

Alerts users to potential damage from ESD during installation.

High Voltage Warning

Warns about high voltages present inside the chassis even when powered off.

Caution

Advises caution when touching internal components to prevent damage.

Before You Begin

Provides initial setup information, including power supply auto-switching.

Install Expansion Interface Card

Step-by-step guide to installing the PCI Expansion Interface Card.

Attach PCI Expansion and Power Cable

Details how to connect the expansion cable and power cord.

Recheck the Installation

Emphasizes checking the installation before applying power.

Applying Power Correctly

Explains the correct sequence for powering up the system and chassis.

Chapter 3 Verify Installation

Windows Verification

Instructions for verifying installation status within the Windows operating system.

PCI Bridge Appearance

Describes how the PCI bridge should appear in Device Manager for successful installation.

MAC OS X Verification

Instructions for verifying installation status on Mac OS X systems.

Chapter 4 Install 3rd Party PCI Cards

Remove Chassis Cover

Steps to remove the chassis cover to access internal components.

Install PCI Cards

Guide on how to physically install third-party PCI cards into the chassis slots.

Slot Ordering

Information on slot priority assignments if needed for PCI cards.

Install Hard Drives

Instructions for installing hard drives in the expansion chassis.

System Ready

Steps to confirm the system is operational after installation.

Finishing Touches

Final steps after successful installation, like replacing covers.

Rack Installations

Guidance on mounting the chassis in a standard equipment rack.

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

Locate the Problem

General advice to verify connections and follow previous steps before troubleshooting.

System Not Found

Steps to resolve issues where the system is not detected by the computer.

Nothing Works

Troubleshooting steps for when the system does not power on or function correctly.

Computer Hangs During Power Up

Steps to resolve computer freezing issues during the power-on sequence.

PCI Card Issues

Steps to diagnose and fix issues with individual PCI cards.

Windows Error Codes

Explains common Windows error codes encountered during PCI installation.

Support for 3rd Party PCI Cards

Information on Magma's support policy for third-party PCI cards.

Chapter 6 Chassis Maintenance

General Chassis Cleaning

Procedures for cleaning the chassis interior and exterior to maintain optimal performance.

Hot-Swappable Power Supply

Details on the features and replacement of the hot-swappable power supply modules.

Cleaning the Air Filter

Step-by-step guide for cleaning the chassis air filter.

Chapter 7 How to Get More Help

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Points users to online FAQs for common questions and answers.

Contacting Technical Support

Provides contact information and required details for technical support.

Magma Debug Utility

Explains how to use the Magma Debug Utility for problem diagnosis.

PCIScope Software Utility

Describes the PCIScope utility for exploring and debugging PCI subsystems.

Returning Merchandise to Magma

Procedures for returning products for service or replacement, including RMA process.

Appendix A Bus Hierarchy

Bus Hierarchy

Illustrates the PCI bus topology and hierarchy of the expansion system.

Appendix B Need More Slots?

Multiple PCI Expansion System Configurations

Discusses fan-out and daisy-chain configurations for expanding PCI slots.

Fan-Out Configuration

Explains the fan-out configuration for adding multiple expansion systems.

Daisy-Chaining Configuration

Explains the daisy-chain configuration for system expansion.

Combination Configurations

Describes how to combine fan-out and daisy-chain configurations.

PCI Card Conflicts

Advice on resolving conflicts between installed PCI cards.

Power-On Sequence

Reiterates the importance of the correct power-on sequence for complex setups.

Troubleshooting Advanced Configurations

Guidance on identifying issues in multi-system configurations.

Finding the Problem Card

How to use system tools to locate a problematic PCI card.

Appendix C Compliance

FCC Compliance

FCC compliance statements for the digital device.

Industry Canada Compliance

Compliance statement for Industry Canada regulations.

CE Compliance

CE compliance statements for European Union directives.

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