Compaq EB1H, EB1F User Manual

PCI Express® Expansion

User’s Manual

ExpressBox1 & ExpressBox1 Pro

Model: EB1H

Model: EB1F

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 accurat e 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

PREFACE............................................................................................. III

What’s in this Guide..............................................................................................iii

Advisories .............................................................................................................iii

Safety Instructions ................................................................................................iv

When Working Inside a Computer.........................................................................v

Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge...........................................................vi

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................... 1

General Specifications.......................................................................................... 1

Pre-Installation Information................................................................................... 2

Package Contents:................................................................................................ 2

Tools Required for Installation.............................................................................. 2

CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION.....................................3

Open Cover................................................................................................... 4

Install 3

Attach Cables................................................................................................ 6

Laptop Installation......................................................................................... 6

Desktop or Server Installation....................................................................... 7

Recheck Installation...................................................................................... 9

Applying Power Correctly............................................................................ 10

System Should Be Up and Running ........................................................... 11

Verify Installation......................................................................................... 11

Expansion Slot Utility.................................................................................. 13

System Profiler............................................................................................ 15

Finished ...................................................................................................... 16

Party PCI Express Card ................................................................ 5

Windows............................................................................................. 11

Mac OS X ........................................................................................... 13

Cleaning up......................................................................................... 16

CHAPTER 3 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................... 17

Locate the Problem............................................................................................. 17

Support for 3 The 3

My Computer Hangs During Power Up............................................................... 20

Party Cards ................................................................................. 18

Party PCI Express Card is not found...................................................... 19

Windows XP/Vista:...................................................................................... 19

MAC............................................................................................................ 20

CHAPTER 4 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION.................................... 22

Windows ............................................................................................................. 22

MacOS X............................................................................................................. 25

Linux RedHat 9 ................................................................................................... 25

CHAPTER 5 HOW TO GET MORE HELP.......................................26

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).................................................................... 26

Contacting Technical Support............................................................................. 26

Magma Debug Utility................................................................................... 27

PCIScope Software Utility........................................................................... 28

Table of Contents i

MAGMA

Returning Merchandise to Magma...................................................................... 30

APPENDIX A COMPLIANCE ..........................................................31

FCC..................................................................................................................... 31

Industry Canada..................................................................................................31

CE .......................................................................................................................31

ii Table of Contents

MAGMA

Preface

What’s in this Guide

This manual is divided into the following parts:

Chapter 1: Provides General Specifications and Parts List.

Chapter 2: Briefly explains hardware installation.

Chapter 3: Provides troubleshooting assistance.

Chapter 4: Explain Magma oftware In tallations S s .

Chapter 5: Explains where to get technical support.

Appendix A: Provides information about Compliance.

Advisories

Five types of advisories are used throughout this manual to provide helpful information, or to alert you to the potential for hardware dama ge 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 special “tip” to help you

CAUTION

Used to indicate and prevent the following procedure or step from causing damage to the equipment.

WARNING

Used to indicate and prevent the following step from causing injury.

Preface iii

MAGMA

DANGER or STOP

Used to indicate and prevent the following step from causing serious injury or significant data loss.

Disclaimer: We have attempted to identify most situations that may pose a danger, warning, or caution condition in this manual. Ho wever, Magma does not claim to have covered all situations that might require the use of a Caution, Warning, or Danger indicator.

Safety Instruct ions

Always use caution when servicing any electrical component. Before handling the Magma product, read the following instructions and s afety guidelines to prevent damage to the product and to ensure your own personal safety. Refer to the “Advisories” section for advisory conventions used in this manual, including the distinction between Dangers, Warnings, Cautions, and Notes.

♦ Always use caution when handling/operating the computer.

Only qualified, experienced, authorized electronics personnel should access the interior of the computer. 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 contact Magma Technical Support.

WARNING

High voltages are present inside the expansion unit when the unit’s power cord is plugged into an electrical outlet. Disconnect the power cord from its source before removing the system cover.

Never modify or remove the radio frequency interference shielding from your workstation or Magma unit. To do so may cause your installation to produce emissions that could interfere with other electronic equipme nt in the area of your system.

iv Preface

MAGMA

When Working Inside a Computer

Before taking covers off a computer, perform the following steps:

1. Turn off the computer and any peripherals

2. Disconnect the computer and peripherals from their power

sources 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 component, removing a system board, or disconnecting a peripheral device from the computer.

♦ When you disconnect a cabl e, 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 disconn ecting the cable. As you pull connectors apart, 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.

Preface v

MAGMA

Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge

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 conductive mat.

Static electricity can harm system boards. Perform service at an ESD workstation and follow proper ESD procedure to reduce the risk of damage to components. Magma strongly encourages you to follow proper ESD procedure, 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-se nsitive component from its shippin g

carton, do not remove the component’s 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 grounded.

♦ When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in an

anti-static container or packaging.

♦ 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’t touch the

components or contacts on a board. Hold a board by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket.

vi Preface

MAGMA

Chapter 1 Introduction

General Specifications

Magma ExpressBox1 is an easy-to-use device for attaching a "desktoponly" PCI Express® card to a laptop or mov ing a hot or power-hungry PCI Express card outside of the host computer.

Magma ExpressBox card with a power requirement of 55 watts or less. ExpressBox provides dedicated power and cooling to ensure the PCI E xpress card runs at maximum efficiency. Each system can accommodate up to a x16 (16 lane) PCI Express card.

ExpressBox

(Model EB1H) is designed for half-length (6.604" or shorter) PCI Express cards and weighs only 2.8 pounds. ExpressBox Pro (Model EB1F) is designed for three-quarter and full-length PCI Express cards (12.283" or shorter) and weighs only 4.3 pounds.

Just about any type of PCI Express card can be used in ExpressBox ranging from audio processing, video capture, graphics, test & measurement, data-acquisition, SCSI, FiberChannel, SATA and more.

Magma ExpressBox card, a PCI Express cable, an enclosure containing a PCI Express slot, a power supply and cooling fans.

Item Description

Backplane: One PCI Express slot (x16 connector) Half-length Enclosure: Silver Aluminum and Plastic

Full-length Enclosure: Silver Aluminum and Plastic

Cable Length: 1 meter Power Supply: 60 Watt, internal, auto-switching

PCI Express Specification: Revision 1.1 PCI Express External Cabling Specification: Raw Interconnect Bandwidth: 2000 Mbps, 250MB/sec (full x1 PCIe speed with no

Operating Environment:

offers support for any single-width PCI Express

includes a Magma ExpressCard or PCIe host

7.71” x 1.73” x 8.04”

2.8 lbs or 1.27 kg Three 3.5 CFM cooling fans Maximum card length: 6.604”

7.71” x 1.73” x 13.72”

4.3lbs or 1.95kg Three 3.5 CFM cooling fans Maximum card length: 12.283”

Optional ½ meter and 3 meter length Input Voltage: 90 - 264 VAC

Input Frequency: 47 - 63 Hz Inrush Current: less than 30A @ 115VAC less than 60A @ 230VAC DC Output: 60W Max 12V/5.0A

Revision 0.5

latency) 0º to 50º C Operating Temperature

-20º to 60º C Storage Temperature

Chapter 1 Introduction 1

MAGMA

MTBF: 25,000 hours Supported Operating Systems: Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Verified, CE Certified, TUV NTRL Tested Warranty: 30 Day Money Guarantee

5% to 85% Relative Humidity, Non-condensing Windows Vista, Windows XP, Mac OS X

1 Year Return to Factory

Pre-Installation Information

Before using the Magma product you should perform the following steps:

• Inventory the shipping carton contents for all of the required parts

• Gather all of the necessary tools required for installation

• Read this manual

Package Contents:

Tools Required for Installation

In order to complete the installation of Magma ExpressBox Flathead screwdriver.

2 Chapter 1 Introduction

you will need both a Phillips and a

MAGMA

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

The following steps will guide you in completing the hardware installation of your Magma ExpressBox

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Warning

Computer add-in cards are susceptible to electrostatic discharge. When moving cards, it is best to carry the cards in anti-static packaging. If you need to set a card down, be sure to place it inside or on top of an anti-static surface. For more information, see “Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge” in the Preface.

WARNING

High voltages are present inside the expansion unit when the unit’s power cord is plugged into an electrical outlet. Disconnect the power cord from its source before opening the enclosure cover. Turning the system power off at the power on/off switch does not remove power to components. High voltage is still present.

CAUTION

Before touching anything inside the enclosure, move to an ESD station and follow proper ESD procedure. 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.

STOP

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE PLASTIC COVER CONTAINING THE MARKINGS SHOWN HERE. The cover protects the power supply which could electrocute if touched.

STOP

If your Magma product was not purchased directly from Magma, you must check to ensure that it doesn’t contain any pre-installed PCI Express cards.

Check the rear side of the chassis to see if a PCI Express card is visible in the slot. If you see a PCI Express card, you should continue installation using instructions provided by your dealer. If no separate instructions are available, remove the cover by following instructions included in this manual. Then remove the card as normal. If no PCI Express card is visible, then continue with the installation.

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 3

MAGMA

This chapter provides information only on ho w to install 3rd Party PCI Express cards into your Magma ExpressBox

. More details on the

installation of individual cards are provided by the card’s manufacturer.

For the purpose of installation, Magma ExpressBox

functions exactly as a standard desktop computer chassis. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installing their card on a desktop computer.

IMPORTANT

We will provide reasonable technical support for 3 installed in your Magma expansion product. However, if you have verified a successful installation of Magma ExpressBox defined in the Verify Installation section), but experience difficulty installing your 3 able to provide the best support.

Open Cover

Party cards, the card manufacturer should be

Party cards

(as

Two thumbscrews retain the cover on ExpressBox. The screws are located on the corners of the unit, on the left and right side of the cover's back edge. Loosen these screws by turning them counterclockwise to open the enclosure.

Once the screws are removed, simply lift the lid to gain access to the available x16 PCI Express slot. Although the slot will accommodate x1, x4, x8, and x16 PCI Express cards, the connection to the computer is limited to x1 PCI Express speed.

4 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

MAGMA

Install 3rd Party PCI Express Card

Install PCI Express cards following PCI Express card manufacturer’s recommendations. Some PCI Express card manufacturers recommend that you install their software driver(s), if required, prior to installing the hardware. If this is the case, you should install their driver before you connect and power up your Magma ExpressBox

Make sure that the PCI Express card is fully seated in the connectors. When correctly seated in the connector, you will notice a firm resistance when you pull up gently on the card. To keep the card in p lace, secur e i t in the enclosure with its retaining screw (supplied with the Magma ExpressBox

WARNING

Magma ExpressBox Party card. Installing a card requiring more than 55 watts of power

damage the power supply inside Magma ExpressBox11. It is

will common for high-end graphics cards to require more than 55 watts. Contact the PCI Express card manufacture to determine the power requirements for your card. Magma ExpressBox intended to be used with “double-wide” graphics cards.

provides up to 55 watts of power for the 3rd

is not

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 5

MAGMA

IMPORTANT

The sheer number of PCI Express cards and device drivers available makes it impossible for Magma to fully test and certify all available PCI Express cards for use in Magma ExpressBox best advice to you in this regard is to insist on full PCI Express Specification compliance from your card and system vendors. Cards and systems should be at least PCI Express Specification Revision 1.1 compliant or better. Compliance in your system motherboard, PCI Express cards, and console firmware (or BIOS) is your best assurance that everything will install and operate smoothly.

DANGER Do not attempt to remove the

protective covering over the highvoltage power supply. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

. Our

Attach Cables

CAUTION

Before connecting the power cord, check that the On/Off switch is set to the OFF position (o = OFF, | = ON). This switch is located directly above the 18-pin connector.

Laptop Installation

Attach one end of the PCI Express cable to the Magma ExpressCard module and the other end to the connector on the back of the Magma unit. The cable connects to using thumbscrews; therefore no tools are required.

6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

+ 30 hidden pages