Installation guide

MAGMA
Chapter 2 Installation 3
Installing Host Card
NOTE
PCI Host Cards can only be used in systems that support the
Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) local bus standard.
Begin installation of your PCI Host Card by first powering down your
computer. Use the procedures for shutting down your operating system
and shutting off power to your system provided in your owner’s manual
or system documentation. When the computer has been powered off,
unplug the power cord as an added safety measure.
Next, remove the
computer case cover and
locate a vacant PCI slot.
If you have a vacant slot,
remove the slot cover
and insert the Host Card
by pressing firmly until it
is fully seated. Then
secure the card to the
chassis using the screw
previously removed.
NOTE
Notice that some host computers may contain 3.3V, 5V, and/or
Universal PCI slots. Your PCI Host Card can only be inserted in 3.3V
or Universal PCI slots. DO NOT FORCE IT into a slot. Check to be
sure you are not trying to install it into a 5V PCI slot.
If you don’t have any empty PCI slots, you can remove a PCI card to
create a vacant slot. This PCI card can later be installed in a vacant slot
in your new expansion chassis.
For more information on installing PCI Cards, please refer to your
computer’s user manual or system documentation.