Computer Hardware User Manual

MAGMA
Table of Contents i
Table of Contents
PREFACE............................................................................................. III
Advisories ..............................................................................................iii
Safety Instructions..................................................................................iv
When Working Inside a Computer .........................................................iv
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge ............................................ v
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................... 1
General Specifications ........................................................................... 1
Pre-Installation Information .................................................................... 2
Parts List ................................................................................................ 2
Tools Required for Installation................................................................ 2
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ..................................... 3
Before you Begin.................................................................................... 4
Install PCI Express Host Card................................................................ 4
Attach Power and Expansion Cables..................................................... 5
Recheck the Installation......................................................................... 6
Applying Power Correctly....................................................................... 7
Starting Up:................................................................................................... 7
Shutting Down:.............................................................................................. 8
Rack Installations................................................................................... 9
CHAPTER 3 VERIFY INSTALLATION............................................ 10
Windows .............................................................................................. 10
Mac OS X............................................................................................. 11
CHAPTER 4 INSTALL CARDS AND DRIVES................................ 13
Remove PCI Expansion Chassis Cover............................................... 13
Install 3
rd
Party PCI Cards or Hard Drives............................................ 14
Installing 3
rd
Party PCI Cards...................................................................... 15
Installing Hard Drives.................................................................................. 16
System Should Be Up and Running..................................................... 16
Finishing Touches ................................................................................ 17
CHAPTER 5 CHASSIS MAINTENANCE ........................................ 18
General Chassis Cleaning ................................................................... 18
“Hot-Swappable” Power Supply ........................................................... 20
Cleaning the Air Filter........................................................................... 21
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................... 22
Locate the Problem.............................................................................. 22
My Computer Can’t Find the PCI Expansion System................................. 23
When Nothing Works.................................................................................. 24
My Computer Hangs During Power Up .............................................. 25
My PCI Card Doesn’t Work......................................................................... 26