PCIe Link Kit User Manual
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1. adding more Expansion Systems to an existing system be sure to connect and test them rone at a time oThis will allow PANA you to quickly resolve any connectivity or other issues right at Important the start DO NOT INSTALL any 3 Party PCle cards into any system until ALL attached systems are working correctly 20 MAGMA Most computers allow multiple logical bridges and thus PCle buses to be correctly configured Some computers unfortunately place an arbitrary limit on the number of bridge levels that can be traveled during power on configuration Your computer fpower on softwareo should be compliant with the PCle bus specification in order to effectively use a Magma PCle Expansion System For a fan out system configuration where more than one PCle expansion system is being used you should count all of the logical bridge levels to your most deeply nested PCI bus to determine the maximum number of bridge levels that must be traveled Exceeding this number may cause software configuration conflicts even though hardware wise the PCle system is properly configured For easier understanding a given PCI system should be viewed as a FResource Toll Roadothat runs from the computer CPU resource home through the oll Boothso the PCle switches and logical PCI bridges to the FResource Userso PCle Cards As in the case of a real Toll Road the more Toll Booths you have to cross even if it takes a nanosecond the longer it will ta2. card to ensure that you have a solid connection Then restart the Magma expansion chassis followed by the computer Next try to verify the installation again as shown above If you are still having problems contact Magma Technical Support at 858 530 2511 17 MAGMA RedHat Linux Ispci t Displays the overall structure of the PCle expansion system Ispci vv Lists additional information about the PCle switch in our case it will list the Integrated Device Technology IDT information Ispci vvv Displays the most comprehensive information about the expansion system Typical output from Ispci vvv is verbose but you can dig through the information to find very important information There are so many registers and settings associated with PCI Express Switches For example below is showing the Magma Chassis on Bus 7 Device 0 Function 0 Some information has been deleted but notice the Link Supported Speed is 5 0 Gb s Width x8 This is helpful to know that the chassis is configured for x8 PCI Express Speeds highlighted in red 07 00 0 PCI bridge Integrated Device Technology Inc Unknown device 8037 prog if 00 Normal decode Control I O Mem BusMaster SpecCycle MemWINV Status Cap 66MHz UDF FastB2B ParErr Latency 0 Cache Line Size 64 bytes Device MaxPayload 256 bytes MaxReadReq 128 bytes Link Supported Speed 5 0 Gb s Width x8 ASPM LOs L1 Port 0 Link Latency LOs lt 5bl2ns L1 lt 4us Link ASPM Disa
3. two PCs with two HIFs connect to one expansion chassis and if one should fail the other can take over the expansion PCle I Os I2C over iPass Communication Kit Optional This optional kit consisting of two 12C buffer cards allows the user to read monitoring information otherwise reserved for the SNMP interface over the iPass cable connecting host and expansion system The kit consists of the 01 05021 00 board which is attached to the HIF and the 01 05022 00 board which attaches to the EIF as shown below HIF with the 7 2 1 WD W 01 05021 00 lU Xew OM buffer installed MISSION TECHNOLOGY GROUPA INE A A te Kak 0 A MAGMA 40 d S Lo Ll lc JE RA ee W i lof fe e te SHI 11 x se pea d p gt F PETE 01 05022 00 5 3 3 g buffer installed deet e 8 E Re End HER A i u D E Ner na d 2 Ser z Se MISSION TECHNOLOGY GROUP ING 90 LK MAGMA ay nn Fr mn _ dn LaLa Le Le LS los For specific details on how to access the information provided by this interface please contact Magma technical support team Windows Start Up As your Windows computer starts up you will see a small message Found New Hardware X box pop up in the lower right corner PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge of the screen to alert you that Windows has found new hardware The system does not require any Magma drivers in order to operate properly with the x8 PCle Host card You
4. Handle all sensitive components at an ESD workstation If possible use anti static floor pads and workbench pads Handle components and boards with care Don touch the components or contacts on a board Hold a board by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket Before using the Magma expansion chassis you should perform the following steps e Inventory the shipping carton contents for all of the required parts e Gather all of the necessary tools required for installation e Read this manual Parts List The following parts are provided Qty ltem 1 or 3 meter shielded iPassE cable Half height PCI Express host card The following steps will guide you through the installation of your Magma expansion system CAUTION Hardware installation shall be performed only by qualified service Caution ersonnel per UL and IEC 60950 1 Electrostatic Discharge ESD Warning All PCI cards are susceptible to electrostatic discharge When moving PCI cards it is best to carry the cards in anti static packaging If you need to set a PCle card down be sure to place it inside or on top of an anti static surface For more information see Protecting Against Electrostatic Dischargedin the Preface WARNING N High voltages are present inside the expansion chassis when the Warning unit power cord is plugged into an electrical outlet Disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet before removing the enclosure cover Turning the syste
5. IF ccccccccccccsssssesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesaeeeeees 9 I2C over iPass Communication Kit Optional 11 Software Driver InstallatlOm SE 12 Driver e EH E tte 13 CHAPTER 3 VERIFY INSTALLATION 22422022222002000000000 0000000 14 VUINOOWS a rrr e ed 14 WAG SX EE 15 Expansion Slot Ierger eege 15 Apple system NEE 16 Rel lat te 18 The Alternate Function DIP Switch Magma Expansion Board Only 19 APPENDIX A NEED MORE PCIE SLOTS 022022000000000000 20 Multiple PCle Expansion System Configurations 20 APPENDIX C COMPLIANCE c cccccseceseceeeeseseeeeeesenseeeseees 22 Ee 22 BEA een 22 MAGMA Preface Advisories Five types of advisories are used throughout this manual to provide helpful information or to alert you to the potential for hardware damage or personal injury They are Note Important Caution Warning and Danger The following is an example of each type of advisory NOTE Used to amplify or explain a comment related to procedural steps or text IMPORTANT Used to indicate an important piece of information or a special flip to help you Fa Important CAUTION Used to indicate and prevent the following procedure or step from causing damage to the equipment Caution WARNING Used to indicate and prevent the following step from causing Warnin injury DANGER or S
6. MAGMA PCle Link Kit User Manual PCI Express Link Kit Model PEX8G2 LINK Copyright 2013 Mission Technology Group Inc DBA Magma This publication is protected by Federal Copyright Law with all rights reserved No part of this publication may be copied photocopied reproduced stored in a retrieval system translated transmitted or transcribed in any form or by any means manual electric electronic electro magnetic mechanical optical or otherwise in whole or in part without prior written consent from Magma Limitation of Liability Information presented by Magma in this guide is believed to be accurate and reliable However Magma assumes no responsibility for its use No license is granted by implication or otherwise to any rights of Magma Product specifications and prices are subject to change without notice Trademark References Trademarks and registered trademarks are proprietary to their respective manufacturers MAGMA Table of Contents PREFAGE nic bean Geis abun he ka A ee III EISE Ee iii Safety Instr clions et iv When Working Inside a Computer iv Protecting Against Electrostatic Duscharge V CHAPTER 1 PRE INSTALLATION 0 cceccssececceeceneceeceesesseeeeees 6 Pane BIST ee ousted ee a ee ee ee see 6 CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 6 Install PCI Express Interface Cards nenne nenne nennen 8 Install host interface card HIF E 8 Install Expansion interface card E
7. Reset ON and Clock Good are useful visual indicators for troubleshooting and verifying the connections without expensive software diagnostic tools Amber LED Indicates Amber LED Indicates Green LED Indicates Link is not working to full capacity Reset Asserted Clock is Present PCle Link Width Indicators Green LED Indicates x8 x4 x2 x1 Present Dip switch SW1 controls mode of PCle card Host or Expansion Dip switch SW2 overides auto detected PCI Express link width to x4 or x8 13 To verify a successful installation on Windows find the My Computer icon and fright clickOon it Then select Manage from the pop up menu Next click on Device Manage in the leftmost Computer Management window Finally click on the View Menu and select View Devices by Connection Computer Management INKPAD T42 Batteries Compuker Disk drives DT COTY adapters DVDICD ROM drives Floppy disk controllers tq Human Interface Devices ey IDE ATANATAPI controllers lt a Imaging devices Al Infrared devices Se Keyboards Removable Storage Disk Defragmenter Disk Management Ha Services and Applications E ES ES Open ACPI BIOS gt Open PCI Bus gt Click the amp sign several times until your reach a PCI Express Root Port with a PCI Standard PCI to PCI Bridge beneath it EI PCI bus E nForce4 HyperTransport Bridge d nForce4 Low Pin Count Co
8. TOP Used to indicate and prevent the following step from causing serious injury or significant data loss COMPATIBILITY ISSUE Used to indicate a known or potential compatibility issue between Magma and non Magma hardware that may cause malfunction Disclaimer We have attempted to identify most situations that may pose a danger warning or caution condition in this manual However Magma does not claim to have covered all situations that might require the use of a Caution Warning or Danger indicator MAGMA Safety Instructions Always use caution when servicing any electrical component Before handling the Magma PCI Express Expansion chassis read the following instructions and safety guidelines to prevent damage to the product and to ensure your own personal safety Refer to the fAdvisories section for advisory conventions used in this manual including the distinction between Danger Warning Caution Important and Note Always use caution when handling operating the computer Only qualified experienced authorized electronics personnel should access the interior of the computer and expansion system per UL and IEC 60950 1 The power supplies produce high voltages and energy hazards which can cause bodily harm Use extreme caution when installing or removing components Refer to the installation instructions in this manual for precautions and procedures If you have any questions please cont
9. act Magma Technical Support WARNING High voltages are present inside the expansion chassis when the unit power cord is plugged into an electrical outlet Disconnect the Warning power cord from the AC inlet before removing the systemG cover Never modify or remove the radio frequency interference shielding from your workstation or expansion unit To do so may cause your installation to produce emissions that could interfere with other electronic equipment in the area of your system When Working Inside a Computer Before taking covers off a computer perform the following steps 1 Turn off the computer and any peripheral devices 2 Disconnect the computer and peripheral power cords from their AC outlets or inlets in order to prevent electric shock or system board damage 3 Disconnect any telephone or telecommunications lines from the computer In addition take note of these safety guidelines when appropriate To help avoid possible damage to systems boards wait five seconds after turning off the computer before removing a A Caution MAGMA component removing a system board or disconnecting a peripheral device from the computer When you disconnect a cable pull on its connector or on its strain relief loop not on the cable itself Some cables have a connector with locking tabs If you are disconnecting this type of cable press in on the locking tabs before disconnecting the cable As you pull connectors apa
10. ault gt Host OF F HOS As long as the card is used as Host i e installed in your PC the switch should remain OFF Move it to the ON position only if the same card is used as an Expansion Interface EIF in the chassis see the following section for more details Note The expansion system will NOT function if SW1 is set to ON and the card is plugged into the host PC Install Expansion interface card EIF As previously noted a Host Interface card HIF is the same exact card as the EIF only that its SW1 switch is set to FON EXP OBy default an EIF card should already be installed in the Magma expansion chassis MAGMA Note The slot has to be at least x8 mechanically or x16 but electrically at least x1 to work preferably x8 or x16 as well as a gen 2 or higher capable slot HOST CARD SWL Set to OFF Peer a E J 01 04978 03 with SW DIP switch set to OFF HOST should be installed in a Host Computer or a computer motherboard EXPANSION CARD 01 04978 03 with SW1 DIP switch set to ON EXP should be installed in Expansion unit or expansion board backplane If the 01 04973 03 DIP Switches are not set properly your computer won t link up with the Magma unit or expansion board 10 MAGMA Note You may install more than one EIF in the chassis for failover applications Please see instructions on how to install cards in your chassis in Chapter 2 and the I O Switching section In that case
11. below For low profile case applications you may need to change the mounting bracket to the low profile bracket that shipped with your system This is done by removing the screws that hold the card to the bracket Be sure you are using proper ESD procedures when completing this action Once the host computer is off and all power cords are disconnected from the AC outlet remove the cover and insert the PCI Express host card into a vacant x8 or x16 PCle slot by gently pushing the card until it is firmly seated Then secure the card to the slot with a mounting Screw Notice that the PCI Express slots are located at a greater distance from the edge of the computer amp motherboard than are the standard PCI slots as illustrated in the following figure MAGMA STOP YOU MUST ONLY INSTALL THE PCle HOST CARD INTO A PCI EXPRESS SLOT Only use cards WITH brackets This will ensure that your PCle host card can only be inserted into a PCle slot Although PCI Express cards without brackets may fit into conventional PCI slots you run the risk of damaging the PCI Express host card if you insert it into a PCI slot Please ensure that your host computer has PCI Express slots and install the host card only into a PCI Express slot For more information on using PCle cards please refer to your computer amp user manual or system documentation Next check the DIP switch settings on the Magma Host Card as shown Host Expansion Switch Def
12. bled CommClk ExtSynch Link Speed 5 0 Gb s Width x8 Capabilities c0 Power Management version 3 Flags PMECIk DSI D1 D2 AuxCurrent 0mA PME D0 D1 D2 D3hot D3cold Status D0 PME Enable DSel 0 DScale 0 PME Capabilities 100 Advanced Error Reporting Capabilities 200 Virtual Channel 18 MAGMA The Altemate Function DIP Switch Magma Expansion Board Only The Alternate Function DIP switch controls the following three functions Hot Plug Clock and power delivery behavior ENABLE gt DISABLE HOTPLUG LOCAL CLOCK SLOT CLOCK a om Cd r a an EM 1 CM g Lif od x Or Actuator 1 Hot Plug Turns the Hot Plug function ON and OFF Its default position is Enabled in which case a Hot Plug controller supervises power delivery to the PCle slots Actuator 2 Local Clock Turns on a local clock generated by the chassis itself independent of that of the Host system Its default position is Disabled i e the system Clock comes from the Host system uplink Actuator 3 Slot Clock Should be enabled only when a PCle CPU card is placed in the 7 slot That way a locally generated clock can be supplied to the card Actuator 4 For Magma internal use Multiple PCle Expansion System Configurations The PCI Express Local Bus Specification defines the bus as hierarchical where logical PCI to PCI Bridges PPBs may be used to add levels to the PCI bus hierarchy within a PCle sw
13. cators PCle link width reset clock Interconnect Bandwidth 40Gbps PCI Express Gen2 1 meter or 3 meter lengths Length 139 7mm 5 5 inches Width 12 7mm 0 5 inches Height 69 9mm 2 75 inches Hardware Requirements PCle x8 x16 Slot Power Requirements 1 2A 3 3V maximum 3 96 Watts Warranty 30 day money back guarantee 1 year return to factory Same PCle card used for both the host and expansion device Link kit can be used with any PCle compliant expansion chassis Magma or non Magma brand Automated x1 x4 and x8 link negotiation for PCI Express Gen and Gen2 Ability to override automatic PCle link training through dip switch settings Gen 1 1200 ps Gen 2 600 ps Gen 1 2 5 Gbps 4 lane equalization reduced total jitter Gen 2 5 0 Gbps 4 lane Equalization de emphasis and reduced total jitter to further improve the channel Environmental Operating Temperature 20 to 75 C Storage Temperature 40 to 100 C Operating Humidity 10 to 90 non condensing Meer 900 000 Hours Windows MacOS Linux Solaris FCC Class B Verified E RoHS Compliant 23 24 MAGMA Magma 9918 Via Pasar San Diego CA 92126 USA Phone 858 530 2511 A Fax 858 530 2733 www magma com Manual P N 09 09925 00 A
14. itch Because hierarchies are organized systems arranged into different levels you can take advantage of this automatic organizing and layering to expand the number of available PCle slots beyond the number available in your computer amp motherboard You can easily add two or more Magma expansion systems to your current system in a fan out configuration Each of these configurations has advantages and uses To determine which type of configuration you wish to use you should first understand a few basic facts 1 In a desktop computer the BIOS enumerates automatically behind logical PCI bridges In the Magma configuration the BIOS looks beyond the Host card to find any PCle cards installed in the expansion chassis behind a PCle switch The PCle switch in turn emulates logical PRBs The BIOS can then configure the cards and allocate resources Empty PCle slots are ignored during configuration In theory your computer should be able to travel across up to 255 PCle buses to identify and configure all installed PCle cards The 255 PCI bus limit is actually a theoretical maximum The practical limit is somewhat lower and differs from one system to another but should still be a fairly large number In a desktop computer the bus numbers tend to be lower 0 1 2 etc Once the BIOS is finished configuring everything and assigning resources the operating system starts loading and activates the PCle cards found When
15. ke you your data to get from the PCle Card to the CPU and back again Under most circumstances the effect cannot even be detected However under other conditions it can be important to know about 21 FCC NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the service personnel will be required to correct the interference at his own expense This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the service personnel authority to operate the equipment NOTE The assembler of a personal computer system may be required to test the system and or make necessary modifications if a system is f
16. m power off at the power on off switch does not remove power to components High voltage is still present Warning CAUTION Before touching anything inside the enclosure move to an ESD AN station and follow proper ESD procedures Failure to do so may result in electrostatic discharge damaging the computer or its components For more information see Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge in the Preface Caution MAGMA STOP If your Magma expansion chassis was not purchased directly from Magma you must check to ensure that it doesn contain any pre installed PCle cards Check the rear side of the chassis to see if any PCle cards are visible in the slots If you see a PCle card you should continue installation using instructions provided by your dealer If no separate instructions are available remove the cover by using instructions in Chapter 4 Install Cards and Drives Then remove the card s as normal If no PCle card is visible then continue with the cable installation MAGMA al Install PCI Express Interface Cards Install host interface card HIF Begin the installation of your PCI Express PCle 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 manual or system documentation The PCle host card is a fhalf height Ox8 capable PCle card mounted to a fiull height bracket as shown
17. may now proceed to Chapter 3 Verify Installation MAC Start Up Apple MAC OS computers will boot up without any visible indicators that the Expansion System is connected Go to Chapter 3 Verify Installation RedHat 9 Linux Start Up Similarly RedHat9 OS computers will boot up without any visible indicators that the Expansion System is connected Go to Chapter 3 Verify Installation Software Driver Installation First it should be noted that a driver is NOT required for a non Windows OS It may or may not be required for a Windows XP installation depending on your host system BIOS You should first install your 3 Party card and connect the system as described earlier in this chapter 12 MAGMA Driver Installation Magma Interface cards require no driver installation regardless of what the Operating System is Verify LED Link Status Once you have installed the Interface cards correctly and both computer and expansion are running the next thing to do is to check the LED Link up status Verify the following LEDs on the expansion and host interface cards Host Card and Expansion card with proper link established should show up with FIVE solid green LEDs The Interface card is plugged into a X8 PCle slot Onboard Visual Diagnostic Features Multiple LEDs and Dip switches make debugging and troubleshooting easy Visible LEDs show the PCle link width that each PCle interface card is operating Other LEDs for Loss of Clock
18. ntroller e nForce PCI Express Root Port es nForce4 PCI Express Root Port PCT standard PCI to PCl bridge d PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge d PCT standard PCI to PCI bridge PCI standard PCI bto PCl bridge E d PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge 4 PC standard PCI bo P Cl bridge W PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge PCT standard PCT to PCT bridge When installed properly you will see eight PCI Bridges ports below your system amp PCle Root port The 7 PCI Bridges are the 7 slots on the Magma EB7 expansion board backplane 14 MAGMA NOTE If you are using a non Magma backplane expansion board you may see a different number of PCI bridges or it may show a different name If the verification is successful you may now proceed and install 3 Party PCle Cards as well as auxiliary peripherals such as hard drives into the chassis If however the installation was unsuccessful you may not see the PCI to PCI Bridge or it will have a small yellow icon in front of it as shown below d Intel R E7520 PCI Express Root Port CO 3599 te PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge In that case proceed to Troubleshooting for installation problems Mac OS X When using Mac OS X no additional software or drivers are needed The operating system should automatically recognize the Magma host card and expansion chassis Expansion Slot Utility The following screen may be displayed the first time you turn on your com
19. on chassis Select fAbout This Macounder the Apple Icon Help Viewer File Edit View Ga Library Window Help Software Update Mac 0 X Software System Preferences Dack D Then click the More Infoo button gt click on the Devices tab gt you 16 MAGMA should see a pci bridge device listed under PCI as shown below Any PCle Cards you install in the expansion chassis will appear behind the pci bridge device nagma magmas machocok pro Magma Magma s MacBook Pro 11 14 07 RAF AM Contents Card Type Bus Slot T Hardware Ae Ce disp z ATA pei bridge PCI to PC Bridge Slot 3 Audio Built In pci bridge PCI to PC Bridge Slot 305 1 0 Bluetooth pci bndge PCi to PC Bridge Sot 305 4 0 Diagnostics pci bridge PC to PC Bridge Sot 305 3 0 Disc Burning pei bridge PCI ta PCI Bridge Slor 395 4 0 Fibre Channel pcl bridge PCI to PC Bridge slot 385 5 0 FireWire pci bridge PEI to PCI Bridge Slot 3 5 6 0 Graphics Displays pcl bridge PCi to PC Bridge Slot 3 05 7 0 Hardware RAID Memory 2 PC Cards pci bridge wre aoe T PC PC Brig Parallel SCSI Da ne ya nope Power Slot Slot 3 Printers Vendor UD Ox111d SAS Device ID Ox802t Serial ATA Revision ID Ox000d USE Link Width w gt Network KSBD IL wara Mac OS 10 5 x If any of these devices are not displayed as shown above you should shut down your system computer first then the expansion chassis and reconnect the cables and the PCle expansion host
20. ound to cause harmful interferences or to be noncompliant with the appropriate standards for its intended use Industry Canada This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe A est conform ala norme NMB 003 du Canada CE The product s described in this manual complies with all applicable European Union CE directives Magma will not retest or recertify systems or components that have been reconfigured by customers 22 MAGMA High speed x8 PCI Express connection Low profile bracket provides for easy installation in low profile computers Easily visible LEDs indicate correct installation and PCle link width Low power consumption less than 4 Watts LEDs show status of connection for quick debug reset indicator clock indicator link width indicator Supports Spread Spectrum Clocking LOS Loss of Signal LOL Loss of Lock Indicator Low Latency and Low Jitter Benefits Transparent extension of PCI Express signals outside the computer No software required connection is automatically recognized and configured by system BIOS Attach large power hungry PCI Express cards to computer with limited card space Low latency PCle connection between host and expan sion without using bridges or switches Specifications Technology PCI Express Specification Rev 2 1 Pie Link Cards Form Factor x8 PCle low profile half length LED Indi
21. puter with the Magma EB7 X8 RAS installed The Expansion Slot Utility has launched because the system has detected that the installed PEI Express cards have changed and at least one of the cards may not be running at maximum performance This system has configurable PCI Express lanes to allow performance tuning for different PCI Express card configurations Note Typically graphics cards request x16 PCI Express lanes However they may also run at near maximum speed when using X8 PCI Express lanes OK Choose OK Mac OS X is prompting you to choose a PCI Express profile that maximizes the performance of your attached devices The Magma host card can communicate up to a bandwidth of x8 to and from the expansion chassis and devices You should choose a profile that matches the configuration of all the cards installed in your Mac Magma recommends that you install the system host card into a x8 slot in order to maximize throughput 15 MAGMA In this example the Magma host card is installed in slot 4 and appears as fintel PCI to PCI Bridge Carda Ca CH EN Expansion Slot Utility Installed PCI Express Cards Current PCI Express Profile Name Status Intel PCI to PCI Bridge Card Running at maximum speed No card detected No card detected ATI Radeon X1900 XT Running below maximum speed Alternate PCI Express Profiles O 1 n o x16 Lane Graphics Slot One x8 Lane and Two x1 Lane Slo
22. rt keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins Also before connecting a cable make sure both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned CAUTION Do not attempt to service the system yourself except as explained in this manual Follow installation instructions closely Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge A Warning Electrostatic Discharge ESD Warning Electrostatic Discharge ESD is the enemy of semiconductor devices You should always take precautions to eliminate any electrostatic charge from your body and clothing before touching any semiconductor device or card by using an electrostatic wrist strap and or rubber mat Static electricity can harm system boards Perform service at an ESD workstation and follow proper ESD procedures to reduce the risk of damage to components Magma strongly encourages you to follow proper ESD procedures which can include wrist straps and smocks when servicing equipment You can also take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge ESD When unpacking a static sensitive component from its shipping carton do not remove the component6 anti static packaging material until you are ready to install the component in a computer Just before unwrapping the anti static packaging be sure you are at an ESD workstation or are grounded When transporting a sensitive component first place it in an anti static container or packaging
23. ts EI Er Kan la This configuration provides maximum bandwidth x16 lanes for graphics Gei SE plus an x8 lane slot for one additional high bandwidth card and two x1 Oks 8 lane slots O n O e Xal x16 Lane Graphics Slot Two x4 Lane and One x1 Lane Slots a Xa Ii n This configuration provides maximum bandwidth x16 lanes for graphics e RR G plus two x4 lane slots for medium bandwidth cards and a x1 lane slot ee O ee Three x8 Lane One x1 Lane Slots Fr al Kam Kr This configuration provides three x8 lane slots for graphics or high _ bandwidth cards and a x1 lane slot This is a recommended profile for ere la 5 three graphics cards lt r o e Se Two x amp Lane Two x4 Lane Slots 3 ER A This configuration provides two x8 lane slots for graphics or high 2 e Eze c j G bandwidth cards and two x4 lane slots for two medium bandwidth cards O ai Key Running at maximum supported speed A Running below maximum supported speed Don t show this utility again Quit Save and Restart If your computer did not automatically prompt you to choose a PCI Express profile you can locate this utility under System gt Library gt CoreServices gt Expansion Slot Utility app Apple System Profiler When using Mac OS X no additional software or drivers are needed As long as you are using Mac OS X Version 10 4 or newer the operating system should automatically recognize the Magma expansi
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