Magma 7 Slot Series - Manual (Page 31)

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Chapter 2 Installation Guide 23
Step Six: Power Down and Remove Cover
It is recommended that you first shut down the host computer correctly
and then power down the expansion system to avoid ‘computer lock-up’.
Rack-mount Enclosure
Four screws retain the cover on the Rack-mount enclosure. They are
located on the rear of the unit along top edge of the top cover. Slide
cover back about 1 inch to disengage and remove straight up.
Tower Enclosure
Two screws retain the cover on the Tower enclosure. They are located
on the rear of the unit, one on the top and one on the bottom of the
cover's back edge. Slide the cover out from the back of the unit.
Step Seven: Install PCI Cards
Generally, when installing PCI cards in the expansion system, it should
make no difference what slot order you place your cards in, unless
specified by the PCI card manufacturer.
Slot ordering in the 7 Slot 64-bit/66MHz expansion system should begin
with the slot farthest away from the installed daughter card – labeled
SLOT 4.
Install PCI cards following PCI card manufacturer’s recommendations.
CAUTION
Prior to installing the MAGMA PCI Expansion System, you should be
familiar with the installation procedures for the PCI cards that you are
installing in the expansion system. Some PCI card manufacturers
recommend that you install their software driver(s) prior to installing the
hardware. If this is the case, you should install their driver before you
connect and power up the expansion system.
NOTE
It is good practice to install one PCI device at a time, especially when
configuring a large system. This can save you time later if you
experience a problem while installing several new devices. If you install
all PCI devices at one time, then experience a problem, it can be
difficult to determine which device is causing the problem.
Make sure that all PCI cards are fully seated in their connectors. When
correctly seated in its connector, you will notice a firm resistance when