Magma PCI to PCI Interface Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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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 ................................................................................................ 1
Tools Required for Installation................................................................ 1
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ..................................... 2
Install Host Card..................................................................................... 2
Attach Power and Expansion Cable(s)................................................... 3
Apply Power Correctly............................................................................ 4
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
Product Registration............................................................................. 16
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ..................................................... 16
Contacting Technical Support .............................................................. 16
MAGMA Debug Utility................................................................................. 17
PCIScope Software Utility........................................................................... 18
Returning Merchandise to MAGMA...................................................... 20
APPENDIX A COMPLIANCE.......................................................... 21
FCC...................................................................................................... 21
Industry Canada................................................................................... 21
CE........................................................................................................21