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1. ExpressBox 3T Chapter 3 Verify Installation IN Q If ExpressBox 3T does not power up how do I determine whether I have a bad power supply a bad interface card or defective cable A A working system should illuminate Five Green LEDs D519 D7000 D701 D24 AND D21 on the interface card which are located on the top left corner e When you have a Bad Power Supply you won t see any Green LEDs lit at all on the Interface card e When you have a bad cable you don t see LEDs D701 D24 AND D21 coming on Swap or replaced the Thunderbolt Cable e f you already swapped the Thunderbolt cable and still LEDs D701 D24 AND D21 are not coming on this indicates you have a bad interface card Q How can I determine if the driver for my PCle card is Thunderbolt Compatible A Thunderbolt Tunneling is required for MacOS In Apple System Profile click on the specific PCle card in question to see if its Thunderbolt Tunnel Compatible If it shows fYes then Thunderbolt tunneling has been enabled If it shows fNoo then the driver does not work through Thunderbolt and the PCle card will not be visible in ExpressBox 3T ExpressBox 3T Chapter 3 Verify Installation IN o Q My PCle card is not getting detected when installed in 1st PCIE slot what should I do A You have to configure the DIP Switch SW1 on the backplane setting it to proper configuration to match the PCIE card specs This troubleshooting is only applicable to Rev A5 12. 5 Blower if needed for cooling 6 Carry Bag 7 U S Power Cord Tools Required for Installation To complete the installation of the Magma product you will need a Phillips head screwdriver and ESD wrist strap to prevent electrostatic discharge ExpressBox 3T Chapter 1 Introduction re Chapter 2 Hardware Installation The following steps will guide you through the installation of your Magma Expansion System CAUTION Hardware installation shall be performed only by qualified service personnel per UL and IEC 60950 1 Cautlan Electrostatic Discharge ESD Warning All 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 circuit card down be sure to place it inside or on top of an anti static surface For more information see rProtecting Warning Against Electrostatic Dischargeoin the Preface WARNING High voltages are present inside the expansion chassis when the unit amp power cord is plugged into an electrical outlet Disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet before removing the enclosure cover Turning the system power off at the power on off switch Warning 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 procedures Failure to do so may result in electrostatic discharge damaging the comp
3. AMAGMA ExpressBox 3T User Manual Thunderbolt to PCIe Expansion Model EB3T tt Table of Contents Preface 3 Advisories 3 Safety Instructions 4 Chapter 1 Introduction 6 PCI Express Features 6 Thunderbolt Features 7 Specifications 7 Pre Installation Information 7 Parts List 8 Tools Required for Installation 8 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 9 Open Enclosure 9 Install PCle Cards 10 Extra Power 11 Blower 12 Connect Cables and Turn On 12 Control Fan Speed 14 Daisy Chaining 15 Attaching Displays 15 Chapter 3 Verify Installation 16 MacOS X 16 Thunderbolt Compatible Driver is Required 17 Windows 17 Troubleshooting 18 Chapter 4 How to Get More Help 23 Frequently Asked Questions FAQ 23 Contacting Technical Support 23 Returning Merchandise to MAGMA 23 Appendix A Compliance 25 ExpressBox 3T Preface E ss 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 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 ftipoto help you m Jp FO 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 caus
4. Red Rocket Pro Tools HDx cards or any full length PCle cards in EB3T should be removed not to be installed prior to shipment to avoid or prevent possible damage Note Expansion board and PCle PCI cards that arrive damaged in shipment will not be covered under warranty Returning Merchandise to MAGMA If factory service is required a Service Representative will give you a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number Put this number and your return address on the shipping label when you return the item s for service Magma will return any product that is not accompanied by an RMA number Please note that Magma WILL NOT accept COD packages so be sure to return the product freight and duties paid ship the well packaged product to the address below MAGMA RETURNS DEPT RMA 9918 Via Pasar San Diego CA 92126 USA ExpressBox 3T Chapter 4 How to Get More Help 230 i It is not required though highly recommended that you keep the packaging from the original shioment of your Magma product However if you return a product to Magma for warranty repair replacement or take advantage of the 30 day money back guarantee you will need to package the product in a manner similar to the manner in which it was received from our plant Magma cannot be responsible for any physical damage to the product or component pieces of the product such as the host or expansion interfaces for the expansion chassis that are damaged due to inade
5. iE Julia s MacBook Air Hardware PCI Cards pcila00 1 Q Can I daisy chain ExpressBox 3T with more ExpressBox 3T A Yes but realize that aggregate bandwidth is limited to 10Gbps through the Thunderbolt port and PCI address and IO space can be limited so the type of cards installed in the chassis may limit the number that can be daisy chained successfully If a daisy chain device doesn work check to see if a RED led on the Magma Thunderbolt Card in the first slot of ExpressBox 3T is on If so the daisy chained device is drawing too much power and the current limiting has kicked in and has turned off the power to the downstream device Q Will ExpressBox 3T show up in Apple System Profiler or Windows Device Manager without any PCle cards installed Yes In Apple System Profiler gt Thunderbolt gt Status Connected gt ExpressBox 3T ExpressBox 3T Chapter 3 Verify Installation COME ne Marc mini Audio Built Im ExpressBox IT Bluetooth Card Reader Diagnostics Disc Butming Ethernet Cards Fibre Channel FireWire Graphics Displays Hardware RAID Memory PCI Cards Parallel SCH lower Printers SAS Serial ATA USB Network Vendor Name Apple ine Firewall Device Name Mac mini Locations UID OxDOOLODOCLAEBES40 Firmware Version 22 2 Modems Port Volume Status Connected Link Status 2 Port Micro Firmware Version 0 7 1 2 Cable Micro Firmware Version 0 1 1
6. This Mac Software Update Mac O5 X Software System Preferences Dock Location Then click the More Info button click on the More Info System Information button gt you should see a pci bridge device listed under PCI as shown below PCle cards installed in the expansion chassis will typically appear behind the pci bridge device Some storage will not it will appear under Parallel SCSI Consult the manual for the PCle card for more eon Mac min Hardware ThunderbolrDevice Tree ATA Mar iHi Audio Built In Expression IT Bluetoo Card Header Diagnostics Disc Burning Erhernet Cards Fibre Channel FireWire Graphics Display Hardang RAID Momay PEI Cards Parallel 551 Power Printers AS Saral ATA Mac mink LISE Network Vendor Name Apple Inc Firewall Device Mame Mac mini Locations UID NE QDUCIAEBRSAD arm l udems Eu ware Version Fr volumes St aliat Connedlei WWAN Link Paria Fi Wi Fi For Micro Firmie Verdin 2 0 7 T Software Cable Miche Firmie Version 0 1 08 Appian ExpressBox 3T Components Developer Vendor Name Maama Extension Device Name ExpressEDx TT Fonte vendor ID x18 Device ID Uxz Frameworks Device Revision Ds2 Legs uto DxpnD 190900099 10D Managed Client Firmware Version 26 1 Preference Pares Port ee Stats Connected Mer SOT Link Stans Profiles Cabie Micro Firmware Version 0 1 18 Startup lien Super Pom Micro Firmware Version 0 2 5 Syne Services Part ra Aara
7. a shared power strip preferably one that has surge and noise suppression circuitry built into it ExpressBox 3T Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Er WARNING Do not remove or disconnect any cables from Thunderbolt interface card inserted in the ExpressBox 3T chassis Doing so WILL disable functionality Warning Extra Power Some PCle cards require extra power There are two 4 pin AUX power connectors that can be used for providing extra power to cards IMPORTANT expansion units that have one Auxiliary Power cable This is applicable to EB3T Y cable is only shipped included with First generation pre production of EB3T IR Units with Date Code MG211A111XXXX Important Second batch of EB3T expansion units with Date Code MG211A1202 and above have already 2 Auxiliary power cables built in These are two 4pin Male molex connectors NOTE The Y Splitter is no longer included with these units ExpressBox 3T Chapter 2 Hardware Installation UN tc tC Blower If the PCle cards run hot or are over 20 watts of power Magma recommends installing the blower in the x4 Slot of ExpressBox 3T Use caution if loading three cards at once Check for heat with two cards first CAUTION Before touching anything inside the enclosure be sure unit has been off and is cool Beware of touching anything in chassis if unit has been on Caution Connect Cables and Turn On Plug in power cord to ExpressBox 3T At
8. backplane The main function of this DIP Switch are as follows To set the 1st PCle slot to train to either GEN1 or GEN2 To allow a x8 or x16 PCIE card to run under x4 slot 2 SLOTI Cle x8 x16 1 If you are installing a X81 Geni PCIE card set SW1 to ON and SW2 to ON 2 If you are installing a x8 1 Gen2 PCIE card set SW1 to OFF and SW2 to ON 3 If you are installing a X41 Gen1 PCIE card set SW1 to ON and SW2 to OFF 4 If you are installing a x4 Gen2 PCIE card set SW1 to OFF and SW2 to OFF NOTE Default setting 1 OFF 2 OFF ExpressBox 3T Chapter 3 Verify Installation 20 Er Y Hardware G id M el Type Driver Installed Slot ATA pcila00 1 Other Multimedia No Thunderbolt 105 0 0 Audio Built In pcillaf ef70 i Yes Thunderbolt 106 0 0 Bluetooth pcillaf ef70 Card Reader Diagnostics Disc Burning Ethernet Cards Fibre Channel FireWire Graphics Displays Hardware RAID Yes Thunderbolt 107 0 0 Memory PCI Cards Parallel SCSI Power Printers pci1a00 1 SAS Serial ATA Type Other Multimedia Thunderbolt Driver Installed No USB Tunnel Compatible No MSI No Y Network Bus PCI Firewall Slot Thunderbolt 105 0 0 Locations Vendor ID Ox 1a00 Modems Seite d Vendor ID Vates Volumes Subsystem ID 0x0002 WWAN Revision ID 0x0000 Wi Fi Link Width xi Y Software Link Speed 2 5 GT s Applications Components Developer Extensions Fonts Frameworks Logs Managed Client Preference Panes Printer Software
9. self cooled cards you can reduce the fan noise by moving the jumper found under the removable cooling fan at the front of the chassis to the slowest speed setting If the chassis gets hot during use you should increase the fan speed to provide more cooling You will need a pair of needle nose pliers or a similar tool used for grabbing small jumpers Remove the fan cage at the front of the chassis and you will see a small board as shown below TOP VIEW m F 2 3 4 D ocoo S gt p wa l IT J JP2 F1234 SIDE VIEW The Factory Default is setting 2 medium The slowest speed is setting 4 and the fastest speed is setting F F fastest 2 medium default ExpressBox 3T Chapter 2 Hardware Installation IE MN Daisy Chaining IMPORTANT For best performance it is recommended that ExpressBox 3T be the first device Important in the Thunderbolt Daisy chain Attaching Displays You can use an appropriate Display Port connector to add a Display Port HDMI DVI or VGA Display The Display Port connector can plug into the other Thunderbolt port on ExpressBox 3T Make sure your display is plugged in and the appropriate adapter is connected HDMI Mini Display Port VGA DVI ExpressBox 3T INE o Chapter 3 Verify Installation MacOSX To verify a successful installation on Mac select fAbout This Macounder the Apple Icon K Help Viewer File Edit View Co Library Window Help Abour
10. 8 ExpressDox 3T Vendor Name Magma ans Device Name ExpressBox 3T Vendor ID 0x19 Device ID 0x2 arks Device Revision 0x2 uto 0x00 19000000001D90 ed Chent Firmware Version 26 1 Port oras Status Connected PE er Software Link Status 2 Pr Cable Micro Firmware Version 0 1 18 Stup Items Super Port Micro Firmware Version 0 2 5 Univer caps Status No devices connected Link Status 7 Super Port Micro Firmware Version 0 2 5 Mi Magma s Mac mini Pyare Thunderbolt Mac mini In Windows gt Control Panel gt Device Manager gt View by connection You should see these three PCI to PCI bridges Right click on it and select rPropertiesa select Hardware Ids from dropdown list you should see PCl Ven 111D 4 MagmaMini a JW ACPIx64 based PC 4 4X Microsoft ACPI Compliant System ME ACPI Fixed Feature Button ACPI Power Button WELT DD Intel R Core TM i5 2520M CPU 2 50GHz Generi Diver T DUE Intel R Core TM i5 2520M CPU 2 50GHz D Intel R Core TM i5 2520M CPU 2 50GHz BB Intel R Core TM i5 2520M CPU 2 50GHz aW PCI bus gt 4 High Definition Audio Controller 4 PCI Express standard Root Port gif High Definition Audio Controller _ M Standard VGA Graphics Adapter 4 JM PCI Express standard Root Port 4 aW PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge 4 jV PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge p Base System Device jV PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge 4 7 PCI standard PCI to PCI b
11. compliance could void the user amp 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 found 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 Cetappareilnum riqu de la classe A estconform la 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 ExpressBox 3T Appendix A Compliance LN MAGMA 9918 Via Pasar San Diego CA 92126 USA Toll Free 800 285 8990 US Main 858 530 2511 Fax 858 530 2733 www magma com j Ei 8 E us Manual P N 09 09989 01 D1
12. e box solution for using PCle cards with Thunderbolt equipped computers High performance work flows are possible by connecting a Thunderbolt equipped computer to a Magma ExpressBox 3T containing PCle cards such as video capture media transcoding audio processing and fast data storage And because Thunderbolt is also based on DisplayPort technology you can daisy chain a high resolution display with your Magma ExpressBox 3T Thunderbolt cable is sold separately sisctatersterecetececerecee Thunderbolt i IMS BB u eee eee Ports e iii in SE ait decree ce ee ODDO ce re X Power en O ee edes s a ropa oO Indicator e ICT Power Cord Hi Hr Power Supply PM 95 9 o2 s et Socket EM Cooling Fan aMAGMA i e 1 j po Mi RM ExpressBox 3T requires a Thunderbolt cable sold separately PCI Express Features e Supports three full length cards e his chassis includes a PCI Express Gen 2 switch Any two x4 ports can merge to form an 8 lane port Therefore the x8 connector is used twice which allows slot 3 to be 8 lanes or slot 3 to be 4 lanes and slot 4 to be 4 lanes e he total PCle lanes for all 3 slots is 16 lanes Combinations can be X8 x8 X8 X161 note the x16 will run at x8 speed X8 x4 x4 X8 x8 x41 note the second x8 will only run at x4 speed X8 x16 x41 note the x16 will only run at x4 speed ExpressBox 3T Chapter 1 Introduction 6 o Thunderbolt Features e H
13. h Satus Na devices connected AN Link Status 7 Super Por Micro Firmware Version 0 2 3 Ml Magma s Mac mini Hardware Thunderbolt Mac mini ExpressBox 3T Chapter 3 Verify Installation IN si tc NN Thunderbolt Compatible Driver is Required For MacOS a Thunderbolt Compatible driver is required because it allows PCle cards to be detected in ExpressBox 3T Ensure you have a lhunderbolt Compatibleodriver from the PCle card manufacturer otherwise the PCle card will not be visible to the system If the driver is installed make sure it supports Thunderbolt If the driver does not support Thunderbolt you will see a message Driver Installed No Click on the specific PCle card in question to see if it amp Thunderbolt Compatible If it shows fYes then its compatible if it shows fNoQ the PCle card will not be visible in ExpressBox 3T Y Hardware d eu Type Driver Installed Slot ATA pcila00 1 Other Multimedia No Thunderbolt 105 0 0 Audio Built In pcillaf ef70 Other Multimedia Yes Thunderbolt 106 0 0 Bluetooth pcillaf ef70 Other Multimedia Yes Thunderbolt 107 0 0 Card Reader Diagnostics Disc Burning Ethernet Cards Fibre Channel FireWire Graphics Displays Hardware RAID Memory PCI Cards Parallel SCSI Power Printers pcila00 1 SAS Serial ATA Type Other Multimedia Thunderbolt Driver Installed No USB Tunnel Compatible No MSI No Y Network Bus PCI Firewall Slot Thunderbolt 105 0 0 Locations Vendor ID Ox1a00 M
14. igh speed Thunderbolt connection 10Gbps e Dual channel with support for PCle and DisplayPort protocols e Automatic power up control by computer e Daisy chain or end point device Specifications Description Technology PCI Express Bus Specification Revision 2 0 PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2 3 PCI Bridge Architecture Revision 1 2 Backplane 3 Full length PCI Express Slots two x8 PCle 2 0 one x4 PCle 2 0 Enclosure Aluminum Chassis 14 60N x 4 3 x 7 9H 371mm x 110mm x 200mm System Cooling 1 Hot Swappable Fan 1 Removable Blower Fan Power Supply Options 250 Waitt 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Power Input Two 4 pin auxiliary power tabs Environmental Ambient Temperature 0 to 50 C Storage Temperature 20 to 60 C Relative Humidity 5 to 85 non condensing MTBF 50 000 Regulatory Compliance FCC Class A Verified CE RoHS Compliant Supported Operating Systems MacOS 10 6 8 or higher Warranty 30 day money back guarantee 1 year return to factory Pre Installation Information 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 ExpressBox 3T Chapter 1 Introduction CAN o Parts List Keli Item EB3T Front and Rear View 1 Power Indicator 2 PCle card slot openings 3 Thunderbolt ports 4 Power cord socket Hardware Included
15. ing injury Warning DANGER or STOP Used to indicate and prevent the following step from causing serious injury or significant data loss Danger 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 ExpressBox 3T Preface MEE Safety Instructions Always use caution when servicing any electrical component Before handling the Magma 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 MAdvisories 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 chassis 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 contact Magma Technical Support WARNING Never modify or remove the radio frequency interference shielding f
16. oers See Vendor ID ape Volumes Subsystem ID 0x0002 WWAN Revision ID 0x0000 Wi Fi Link Width xl Y Software Link Speed 2 5 GT s Applications Components Developer Extensions Fonts Frameworks Logs Managed Client Preference Panes Printer Software Julia s MacBook Air Hardware PCI Cards pcila00 1 Windows Open ACPI BIOS gt Open PCI Bus Click the a sign several times until your reach a PCI Express Root Port with a PCI Standard PCI to PCI Bridge beneath it If the verification is successful you can install 3rd Party cards as well as auxiliary peripherals such as hard drives into the chassis ExpressBox 3T Chapter 3 Verify Installation EE ss G If however the installation was unsuccessful you may not see the PCI to PCI Bridge or it will have a small yellow symbol in front of it as shown below go to Troubleshooting cj Jj Intel R E7520 PCI Express Root Port CO 3599 F PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge t PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge Troubleshooting Q If the Thunderbolt card fails to power up what should I check A Check the power stand by cable make sure it is firmly connected to the power receptacle of the Thunderbolt Interface card 0 nn a OU LLL SSH Q How do I know if ExpressBox 3T power supply is working A If the Thunderbolt card is properly seated and connected there should be two green LEDs shown when black power cable is plugged in as shown below
17. quate packing Physical damage sustained in such a situation will be repaired at the owner expense in accordance with Out of Warranty Procedures Please protect your investment a bit more padding in a good box will go a long way to insuring the device is returned to use in the same condition you shipped it in Please call for an RMA number first ExpressBox 3T Chapter 4 How to Get More Help CE si tc NN Appendix A Compliance 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 user will be required to correct the interference at his ner 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
18. ridge aM PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge 4 1 Do Do PCNVEN 111D amp DEV 806E amp SUBSYS 000000008REV 02 PChVEN 111D amp 8DEV 806E amp SUBSYS 00000000 PCNVEN 111D amp DEV 806E amp REV 02 PCIVEN 111D amp DEV 806E PChVEN 111D amp DEV 806E amp CC 060400 PCI VEN 111D amp DEV 806E amp CC 0604 aM PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge JM PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge JE PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge AM PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge gli PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge 1 PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge gl PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge nrar Li im A ExpressBox 3T Chapter 3 Verify Installation E o Chapter 4 How to Get More Help Frequently Asked Questions FAQ You can visit the Magma Technical Support FAQ pages on the Internet at www magma com support Contacting Technical Support Our support department can be reached by fax at 858 530 2733 or by phone at 858 530 2511 Support is available Monday through Friday 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM PT You can also visit our web site at www magma com support For a quick response use the Technical Support and RMA Request Form available in the Support Section of the website Simply complete the form with all required information Please make sure that your problem description is sufficiently detailed to help us understand your problem Shipping or Transporting of EB3T with PCI PCIe cards
19. rom your workstation or expansion unit To do so may cause your installation to produce emissions that could Warning interfere with other electronic equipment in the area of your system When Working Inside a Computer 1 Before taking covers off a computer perform the following steps 2 Turn off the computer and any peripheral devices 3 Disconnect the computer and peripheral power cords from their AC outlets or inlets in order to prevent electric shock or system board damage 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 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 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 ExpressBox 3T Preface EO o MESH CAUTION Do not attempt to service the system yourself except as explained in this manual Follow installation instructions closely Cautin Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Electrostatic Di
20. scharge 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 Warning 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 e When unpacking a static sensitive component from its shipping carton do not remove the componentG 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 e When transporting a sensitive component first place it in an anti static container or packaging e Handle all sensitive components at an ESD workstation If possible use anti Static floor pads and workbench pads e 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 ExpressBox 3T Preface 5 Chapter 1 Introduction ExpressBox 3T provides an outside th
21. tach Thunderbolt cable into either top or bottom port on the ExpressBox 3T Plug in Display Monitor DVI HDMI or Display If no display will be used you can daisy chain other Thunderbolt devices Plug in the other end of the Thunderbolt cable to the Thunderbolt port on the computer ExpressBox 3T Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Er Connect a Thunderbolt cable to one of the ports on the back of Magma product to the Thunderbolt port on your computer You can use the second Thunderbolt port to connect to another Thunderbolt device or a mini DisplayPort device ExpressBox 3T will automatically turn ON when the computer is turned ON A BLUE light will shine when the expansion chassis is ON ExpressBox 3T will automatically turn OFF when the computer is turned OFF or goes into SLEEP mode If either end of the Thunderbolt cable is removed while the system is ON the expansion chassis will automatically power down Note ExpressBox 3T does not have ON OFF switch The BLUE LED on the front is an INDICATOR not a power SWITCH To turn ON the expansion chassis connect to a Thunderbolt equipped computer ExpressBox 3T Chapter 2 Hardware Installation DONE ME The Blue light on the front of ExpressBox 3T is not an on off push button it simply indicates whether the chassis is on or off If either end of the Thunderbolt cable is disconnected ExpressBox 3T will automatically turn off Control Fan Speed For low power or
22. uter or its components For more information see rProtecting Against Electrostatic Discharge in the Preface Open Enclosure Loosen the thumbscrew that retains the top cover of the chassis and slide the lid towards you as shown below ExpressBox 3T Chapter 2 Hardware Installation re ss Install PCIe Cards Some card manufacturers recommend that you install their software driver prior to installing the card If this is the case be sure to install the card driver before connecting ExpressBox 3T to the computer e Slot 1 accepts x1 or x4 PCle cards or the provided Fan Blower e Slot 2 accepts x1 x4 or x8 PCle cards e Slot 3 accepts all types of PCle cards x1 x4 x8 or x16 next to Thunderbolt interface card x4 PCle Slot x8 PCle Slot or Fan Blower x8 PCle Slot accepts x16 card Note Ifyour PCle card runs hot or requires more than 20 Watts of power we recommend use of the provided Fan Blower in the x4 PCle slot Use caution if using all three PCle slots Check for heat with only two cards first Make sure that all cards are fully seated in their connectors When correctly seated there will be a firm resistance when you pull up gently on the card To keep the cards in place secure them in the enclosure with their retaining screws After securing the cards verify that they do not touch each other NOTE If at all possible plug all power cords from the expansion chassis and your host computer into
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