Installation guide

MAGMA
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
General Specifications ........................................................................... 1
Pre-Installation Information .................................................................... 1
Parts List ................................................................................................ 1
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION............................................................ 2
Installing Host Card................................................................................ 3
Attach PCI Expansion and Power Cable................................................ 4
Recheck the Installation ......................................................................... 5
Applying Power Correctly....................................................................... 5
Starting Up: ................................................................................................... 5
CHAPTER 3 VERIFY INSTALLATION.............................................. 6
Windows 2000 and XP........................................................................... 6
Using the Device Manager............................................................................ 6
Mac OS X............................................................................................... 8
CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................... 11
Identifying the Problem ........................................................................ 11
Device Manager Shows a Bang ................................................................. 12
My Computer Can’t Find the PCI Expansion System ................................. 13
Windows Error Codes ................................................................................. 14
CHAPTER 5 HOW TO GET MORE HELP....................................... 16
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ..................................................... 16
Contacting Technical Support .............................................................. 16
MAGMA Debug Utility ................................................................................. 17
PCIScope Software Utility........................................................................... 18
Returning Merchandise to MAGMA...................................................... 20