User`s guide

MAGMA
Table of Contents i
Table of Contents
PREFACE............................................................................................... I
What’s in this Guide ................................................................................ i
Advisories ...............................................................................................ii
Safety Instructions...................................................................................ii
When Working Inside a Computer .........................................................iii
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge ............................................iv
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................... 1
General Specifications ........................................................................... 1
Pre-Installation Information .................................................................... 1
Parts List ................................................................................................ 2
Tools Required for Installation................................................................ 2
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ..................................... 3
Before you Begin.................................................................................... 4
Attach PCI Expansion and Power Cable................................................ 4
Recheck the Installation......................................................................... 5
Applying Power Correctly....................................................................... 5
Starting Up:................................................................................................... 5
Shutting Down:.............................................................................................. 5
CHAPTER 3 VERIFY INSTALLATION.............................................. 7
Windows ................................................................................................ 7
Mac OS X............................................................................................... 8
CHAPTER 4 INSTALL 3
RD
PARTY PCI CARDS............................. 10
Remove PCI Expansion Chassis Cover............................................... 10
Install PCI Cards in PCI Expansion Chassis ........................................ 11
Install Hard Drive(s) ............................................................................. 12
Externally Accessible 5.25” Drive Bay ........................................................ 15
System Should Be Up and Running..................................................... 16
Finishing Touches ................................................................................ 16
CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................... 17
Locate the Problem.............................................................................. 17
My Computer Can’t Find the PCI Expansion System................................. 18
When Nothing Works.................................................................................. 19
My Computer Hangs During Power Up .............................................. 20
My PCI Card Doesn’t Work......................................................................... 21
Support for 3
rd
Party PCI Cards.......................................................... 22
Windows Error Codes......................................................................... 23
CHAPTER 6 HOW TO GET MORE HELP....................................... 25
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ..................................................... 25
Contacting Technical Support .............................................................. 25