PCI Expansion System User`s Manual
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1. 2 CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 3 Attach PCI Expansion and Power Cable ccccccsseeeeeeeeeeeeeneeseeeeeees 4 Install CardBus PG Card suspendere bois Dean tds 5 Recheck the INSTA ALON usi morse neser gta cie tetas ga 5 Applying Power Correctly 6 SJELA 11 60 EP 6 Shut rid DOW APS E 9 Install Software Drivers 9 CHAPTER3 WINDOWS DRIVER INSTALLATION 11 Install the MAGMA CardBus Expansion Driver 12 Uninstall the MAGMA Driver ii 14 CHAPTER 4 VERIFY INSTALLATION snnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 15 Windows 2000 and XP ar 15 ME 16 CHAPTER 5 INSTALL 3 PARTY PCI CARDS 19 Remove PCI Expansion Chassis Cover 19 Install PCI Card in PCI Expansion Chassis eeeeeeessssss 20 System Should Be Up and RUNNINQ i 21 misisse o feed 21 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING eeeeeeee nennen 23 Locate the Problem uito ae eee lle 23 Support for 3 Party PCI Cards 5 titii breit tbe vo ebd 24 The PCI to PCI Bridge is Not Found ii 24 WiNdOWS 2000 4 EP 25 PC m IP 25 My Computer Hangs During Power Up 26 Windows Error COGdOS sa 27 Uninstall the MAGMA Driver 29 Table of Contents i MAGMA CHAPTE2. 1 Slot CardBus PCI Expansion System This figure pictorially conveys the overall PCI bus topology of the system 1 slot Topology Third PCI Bus First PCI Bus o CARDBUS HOST LOTS sii ot LLL 3NVIdMOV8 9 Second PCI Bus In general we do not know what the actual Bus numbers are We only know how they increment starting from the CardBus card The key point in the figure of the 1 slot Topology is that the connecting cable between the CardBus card and the 1 slot backplane is actually a PCI bus itself This is represented in the Windows Device Manager as shown below L Texas Instruments PCI 1450 CardBus Controller X DEC 21150 PCI to PCI bridge 4 Pericom PCI to PCI bridge ES Realtek ATLE0290451 based Ethernet Adapter Generic 3 NOTE All PCI cards installed in the PCI Expansion chassis will appear on the Third PCI Bus behind the PCI Bus that the CardBus card is installed on If you need to know the actual Bus number right click on the Bus and select Properties Appendix A Bus Hierarchy 37 DC Power Options Because the CB1 Systems operate on DC power users have the option to run off any user supplied 12 volt DC power source such as a battery set car lighter adapter etc provided they use the proper cabling Mobility offers an optional 6 foot long battery cable CBLCB1XLR for use with CB1 systems The cable
3. Technical Support If it still hangs the problem is in the laptop and not with the MAGMA expansion system or the 3 Party PCI cards Fix the laptop b If it boots up OK without any 3 Party PCI cards installed try adding one card and see if it boots up Chapter 6 If it boots up OK with one card in it shut it down in the proper order of course and swap cards Repeat this until all cards have been tested If they all test OK then add them back one at a time until you find the combination that doesn t work or you are running fine If you find a bad card call Technical Support If you dont congratulations you fixed it If it still hangs up try a different card this one is probably bad or has driver problems If the second cards works troubleshoot the first card If the second card also fails call Technical Support Troubleshooting MAGMA Windows Error Codes If you are having a problem with one of your devices and the Device status box shows a Windows Error Code refer to the following list of error codes for guidance Fra fa Pel brit Prevert eid Coker Dets Fabius x DEC 21152 PCI to POI bie irit Spas System does Hard cran DEC Locator PCI bus d dese functon Droit iuri Ther rene x riot engang properly bec qune Wind cannol loge the dren regueed lor Ha demos Coda 1 Lek Trak Ex ibid Ba obec Foi am danse tact ge Ups tai device perspbiel NOTE Do NOT click on t
4. problems e System Should Be Up and Running Apply power to the MAGMA expansion chassis first then power up the computer Use the procedures detailed in Chapter 4 to confirm the card installation s in the Windows Device Manager or Apple System Profiler sj Texas Instruments PCI 1450 CardBus Controller Pericom PCI to PCI bridge B l Realtek RTLS029 A5 based Ethernet Adapter Generic EN Finishing Touches After your system is working properly replace any empty slots with slot covers and replace the host computer cover and the expansion chassis cover Chapter 5 Install 3rd Party PCI Cards 21 MAGMA 22 Chapter 5 Install 3rd Party PCI Cards Locate the Problem If you are having trouble with the MAGMA expansion system verify that all PCI cards are seated properly and all cables are connected properly Remember to power On and Off correctly Recheck the Windows Device Manager or the Apple System Profiler NOTE Review Chapters 4 and 5 as necessary to verify that you have a valid installation of the MAGMA expansion system and drivers if required and that you have correctly installed your 3 Party PCI card s and their associated drivers as required If you continue to have problems there is a quick check you can perform to determine if the problem is actually with the 35 Party PCI Card or a defect with the expansion chassis hardware 1 Shut down the laptop followed by the MAGMA expansion chas
5. 0E 02 Compaq USB Programming interface 00h CardBus Bridge E Bus Dh B3 00 00 53 Inc 86C260 Vi Header Type Zh CardBus bridge Multiple functio ri Bus 04h Built In Self Test No E93 00 00 Digital Equipment C Bridging Information DFB Bus 05h PCI bus number ae r 00h E93 04 00 Digital Equipment C f cardbus bus number om PCI Bus Numbering a Bus 06h Subordinate bus number 06h Dil Multifunctional device Br 89 04 00 Brooktree Corp i 59 04 01 Brooktree Corp Bus 03h Filter Settings No window Dooo0000h DOLFFFFFh 00200000h 2 ME Prefetchable No window open ue PM seen Resource Allocation CardBus socket Registers ExC Base address Register FFFE000h Locate anywhere in 22 bit Interrupt Line IRQ 11 OBh Interrupt Pin z Dewice Configuration I 0 space access Enabled It s a good sign if any of Memory space access Enabled these read Enabled Bus master Special cycles operations Disabled Memory write and Invalidate Disabled You should save this data as a file on your computer Please include your name and date as part of the file name with an extension of bpd Then email this file to support magma com if you are experiencing configuration problems 34 Chapter 7 How to Get More Help MAGMA Retuming Merchandise to MAGMA If factory service is required a Service Representative will give you a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number Put this number and y
6. 2 Chapter 1 Introduction The following steps will guide you in completing the hardware installation of your MAGMA 1 Slot CardBus to PCI Expansion System A YU arn 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 PCI 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 A YU ard WARNING High voltages are present inside the expansion chassis when the unit s power cord is plugged into an electrical outlet Disconnect the power cord from its source before removing 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 If your MAGMA expansion chassis was not purchased directly from Mobility Electronics Inc you must check to ensure that it doesn t contain any pre installed PCI cards Check the rear side of the chassis to see if any PCI cards are visible in the slots I
7. PCIXXX 00 Name cardbus Type cardbus Bus PCI Slot PCI Card Vendor ID 0x104c Device ID 0xac56 Revision ID 0x0000 PCMCIA CardBus Card pci bridge Type Bus Slot Vendor ID 0x3388 Device ID 0x0022 Revision ID 0x0004 Expansion Chassis pci bridge Type pci Bus PCI Slot 2x4 VendorID 0x12d8 Device ID 0x8150 Revision ID 0x0002 Mac OS 10 3 x amp 10 4 x If any of these devices are not displayed as shown above you should shut down your system laptop first then the expansion chassis and reconnect the cables and the CardBus card to ensure that you have a solid connection Then restart the MAGMA expansion chassis followed by the laptop Next try to verify the installation again as shown above If you are still having problems contact Mobility Technical Support at 858 530 2511 Chapter 4 Verify Installation 17 MAGMA 18 Chapter 4 Verify Installation This chapter provides information on how to install 3 Party PCI cards into your MAGMA expansion chassis More details on the installation of individual cards are provided by the card s manufacturer This chapter is provided as a simple guide to help you install your PCI cards in the chassis For the purpose of installation the MAGMA expansion chassis functions exactly as a standard desktop computer chassis Always follow the manufacturers instructions for installing their card on a desktop computer IMPORTANT We will provide reaso
8. Technical Support please be sure to include the following information 1 Name 7 Serial Number 2 Company Name 8 Computer Make 3 Phone Number 9 Computer Model 4 Fax Number 10 Operating System and Version 5 Email Address 11 Make Model of PCI cards in expansion chassis 6 Model Number 12 Detailed description of the problem 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 For example Don t say Won t boot up Do say Tried all the steps in the Troubleshooting Section and it still won t boot up For faster diagnosis of your problem please run the two utility programs described in the following sections and include the diagnostic files they generate with your email Chapter 7 How to Get More Help 31 MAGMA MAGMA Debug Utility Occasionally Mobility Technical Support may request Windows users to produce and email a MAGMA debug log file to help them resolve your problem This file should be emailed to support magma com This file should have a log file extension To create the log file follow these instructions 1 Locate a file called dbgview exe on the MAGMA CDROM 2 Double click on the file dbgview exe 3 While th
9. and prevent the following step from causing injury ul DANGER or STOP Used to indicate and prevent the following step from causing serious injury or significant data loss Disclaimer We have tried to identify all situations that may pose a danger warning or caution condition in this manual However Mobility Electronics Inc does not claim to have covered all situations that might require the use of a Caution Warning or Danger indicator Preface i MAGMA Safety Instructions Always use caution when servicing any electrical component Before handling the MAGMA PCI 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 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 Mobility Technical Support WARNING A High voltages are present inside the expansion chassis when the units powe
10. 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 Preface General Specifications The MAGMA 1 Slot CardBus to PCI Expansion System is a general purpose bus expansion chassis for the Peripheral Component Interconnect PCI local bus It is available for both full and half sized PCI cards The expansion chassis is fully compliant with the PCI Local Bus Specification This MAGMA expansion system consists of a CardBus PC Card a PCI expansion bus cable a shielded high speed cable an expansion chassis containing a 1 slot PCI backplane a power supply and cooling fans Item Description Backplane One standard PCI slot 32 bit 33MHz Full length enclosure accommodates 12 354 or shorter PCI card 32 bit or 64 bit connector Half length enclosure accommodates 6 945 or shorter PCI card 32 bit or 64 bit connector 5 45 W x 1 70 H x 13 43 D 5 45 W x 1 70 H x 8 02 D Weight 2 5lbs or 1 14kg I Standard Cable Length PCI Local Bus Specification PCI Bridge Architecture Spec Interconnect Bandwidth UE MB sec Theoretical Max of PCI 33 32 SEIS LE 4 CFM fan 12 volt DC input power 0 6A Q 12V 0 6A 12V MTBF 25 000 hours Operating Environment 0 to 50 C Operating Temperature 20 to 60 C Storage Temperature 596 to 85 Relative Humidity Non condensing Operating Systems Windows XP 2000 Mac OS X version 10 2 24 Red
11. 4 MAG MA MOBILITY ELECTRONICS INC PCI Expansion System User s Manual 1 Slot CardBus to PCI Expansion Copyright O 2005 Mobility Electronics Inc 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 Mobility Electronics Inc Limitation of Liability Information presented by Mobility in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable However Mobility assumes no responsibility for its use No license is granted by implication or otherwise to any rights of Mobility 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 nte eee eee AGOVISOLIOS trilli i Sele INSTutlions 4 i When Working Inside a Computer i Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge iii CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION musnnnrrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnne 1 General pecifiGallOl Siue eee snertne 1 Pre Installation Information 1 PANTS LUS REI a eeeeeonk Aces 2 Tools Required for Installation
12. Hat Linux 9 Available Options 1 5 meter cable PN SUBCBL1 5HF 6 foot barrel connector to male XLR 4 PN CBLCB1XLR PCI Host Interface card required to use the expansion chassis with a desktop computer PN PCIHIF68 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 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 MAGMA Parts List The following parts are provided Qty Item 1 slot CardBus to PCI Expansion Chassis Half or Full PCI expansion cable 1 meter or 1 5 meter CardBus PC Card The MAGMA PCI expansion cable uses a 68 pin connector however it is NOT an off the shelf SCSI cable The MAGMA PCI expansion cable is a custom cable designed specifically for PCI Expansion 1 Slot CardBusto PCI Expansion Systems For Full Sized or Half Sized PCI Cards Cooling Da Fan 20 t 12 Volt AC DC Power Adapter Cable Connector Locking DC Power Socket Locking Barrel Connector Card Bus Card Expansion Cable Power Cord a L5V US Standard Tools Required for Installation In order to complete the installation of the MAGMA expansion system you will need a Flat head screwdriver You may also use your thumb and forefinger You will also need a screwdriver to install your PCI card
13. I to PCI Bridge Mobility Technical Support On the PCI Card Card Manufacturer s Technical Support after first verifying that the MAGMA expansion system is installed properly installation of a new Microsoft Service Pak you should always ar reinstall the MAGMA CardBus Expansion Driver 28 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting MAGMA Uninstall the MAGMA Driver For Windows Users Only If you need to uninstall the MAGMA CardBus Expansion Driver Go to the Windows Control Panel gt Add Remove Programs gt Choose either the MAGMA CardBus Expansion Driver or it may appear as the Mobility CardBus Expansion Driver gt then choose Change Remove jg Add Renuree Progra Currently iatale przeg ace rigl Magna Carder Erp Erreer TEC EIL IAE JO Matras Imagina Products PS Hiriei Visual Budo amp 0 Enterprise Edikon th Mireia Web Pudding wand 1 53 CJ Merit vinder 210 DOK Budd 275 a Multis Sehr OT Dessin cibi 2 J m Fei npn If you are still having problems contact Mobility Technical Support for more help Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 29 MAGMA 30 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 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 When contacting MAGMA
14. It is important to apply power to the expansion chassis first and then apply power to your computer STOP Before attempting to install the new MAGMA CardBus Expansion Driver you must ensure that you have a current system backup of all of your important data Failure to follow these instructions exactly could result in a system lock up and potential loss of data Be alert Be careful Be protected You must also disable your anti virus software before continuing For best success when installing the MAGMA driver Have a current system backup or System Restore Point Ensure all PCI slots are empty Reboot and Shut down each time you are prompted Be logged in as System Administrator Disable any anti virus software Follow the installation instructions provided in this manual During the driver installation you will be prompted to Shut Down and Reboot your system several times Please be patient each Shut Down and Reboot serves a specific purpose and is required for correct installation If you Shut Down and Reboot when requested it will help ensure that everything is installed properly This will help you get started Chapter 3 Windows Driver Installation 11 MAGMA correctly and may save you from having to make a call to Mobility Technical Support WARNING Prior to installing the MAGMA CaraBus Driver you should ensure A that all PCI slots in the chassis are empty The MAGMA CardBus Expansion D
15. R 7 HOW TO GET MORE HELP 31 Frequently Asked Questions FAQ 31 Contacting Technical Support 31 MAGMA Debug Illy ciens oed etes xe aes EAE LLL P S LEM ans 32 POIScope Sai Ware UN age 33 Returning Merchandise to MAGMA cccccsssseeeeeseeeeeeeeseeeeeeeesaeeeeees 35 APPENDIX A BUS HIERARCHY c ccessseeeee nennen nnn 37 Bus Hierarchy e calidad 37 APPENDIX B DC POWER INFORMATION 39 DE ROWER ODOM cR E DS 39 Battery Sizirig SelectlOr 5 conca citu ies tue co ier laa ve FUSE E da dd ets 39 For Batteries Rated in Watt HOUFS i 40 APPENDIX C COMPLIANCE nnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 41 EG NUN AIA ONTARIO 41 Irid stry Canada sciet toot cepa tto Pot ace pedit ae 41 orl 41 ii Table of Contents Advisories Four 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 Notes Cautions Warnings and Dangers The following is an example of each type of advisory NOTE An amplifying or explanatory comment related to procedural steps or text CAUTION Used to indicate and prevent the following procedure or step from Cohen causing damage to the equipment WARNING Used to indicate
16. cordance 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 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 user s 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 Cet appareil num riqu de la classe A est conform la norme NMB 003 du Canada ce CE The product s described in this manual complies with all applicable European Union CE directives Mobility will not retest or recertify systems or components that have been reconfigured by customers Appendix C Compliance 41 MAGMA 42 Appendix C Compliance MAGMA MAGMA MOBILITY ELECTRONICS INC Mobility California I
17. e dbgview screen is open locate and double click on a file called dump exe on the MAGMA CDROM 4 Switch back to the dbgview screen which is now filled with data 5 Save this file and email to support magma com upon request Save DebugView Output to File ajx Save in Desktop c E w My Computer GE My Network Places zm Shortcut to Cradle an Handheld H My Computer REL My Network P Filename NAMEDATE Gave as cc Debugyiew Data LOG ls Cancel E Use the Save As Type drop down arrow to select a file type of LOG 32 Chapter 7 How to Get More Help MAGMA PClScope Software Utility PCIScope is a powerful tool for Windows users It was designed by a Germany company called APSoft This software utility is a valuable resource to explore examine and debug the PCI subsystem of your computer It was made to fit the requirements of the most demanding users especially engineers programmers and system administrators and to integrate all advanced functions and tools into one product Please visit www tssc de for more information about the capabilities of PCIScope and other utilities offered by APSoft An evaluation version of PCIScope is available for download at www tssc de You can purchase an inexpensive license from APSoft for use beyond the evaluation period PCIScope has proven to be extremely useful when verifying and debugging configurations involving the MAGMA PCI Expansio
18. f you see a PCI card you should continue installation using instructions provided by your dealer If no separate instructions are available remove the cover by using instructions in Step 6 Then remove the card as normal If no PCI card is visible then continue with the cable installation Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 3 MAGMA Gh Attach PCI Expansion and Power Cable Carefully position the MAGMA expansion chassis so that the supplied PCI expansion cable will conveniently reach from the connector of the CardBus card to the connector on the back of the chassis Attach one end of the PCI expansion cable to the CardBus card and secure it using the captive thumbscrews on the cable Carefully route the cable to the rear side of the expansion chassis and attach it to the 68 pin connector as shown below i On Of Switch Expansi n Cable Connector 12 Voli DE Plug Secure the cable with the captive thumbscrews It is important that the cable be attached securely to the connectors at both ends Before connecting the power cord check that the expansion chassis On Off switch is set to the OFF position This switch is located on the right side of the back of the chassis When you plug the barrel connector on the power adapter into the 12 Volt DC Plug you may find it does not seem to fit easily This is because of the built in locking mechanism that protects it from pulling back out Simply rotate the barrel
19. gned CAUTION Do not attempt to service the system yourself except as explained in this manual Follow installation instructions closely Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge A YU armi 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 procedure to reduce the risk of damage to components Mobility 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 sensitive component from its shipping 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 Preface lii MAGMA IV 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
20. he Driver tab and attempt to reinstall the driver This will not help resolve the issue and may even complicate the problem Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 27 MAGMA Error Code 10 PCI Card 28 PCI Card Other Codes WARNING After Description Action This code indicates that there is a problem with the PCI Card driver Verify if the PCI card driver is in a Windows Driver Model WDM format The Magma expansion chassis requires WDM Windows Driver Model PNP Plug and Play drivers for Windows XP and 2000 If necessary contact the PCI Card s manufacturer for updated WDM PNP compatible drivers If all else fails contact Mobility Technical Support for further assistance On the Bridge If you receive error code 12 on the first PCI to PCI Bridge this usually means the MAGMA driver is not installed Reinstall the driver If that fails to fix the problem call Mobility Technical Support On the PCI Card This usually means the memory I O or prefetch is more than what we have allocated in the Magma CardBus Expansion Driver Call Mobility Technical Support The driver for the PCI Card is not installed on your system Reinstall the PCI Card driver following the manufacturer s instructions If that fails to fix the problem call the card manufacturer for new drivers Try using the other CardBus socket If you don t have another socket call Mobility Technical Support For all other error codes call On the PC
21. he box in the center of the Properties Window and then go to the following Windows Error Code section for information on how to resolve this issue MEG FAG PO to PO bridge Properiies General Dmver Detsiz Resouces B DEC 21152 PCI to PCI bridge i Device type System devices Maru scturer DEC Locahon PCI bus 4 dente 0 luncten Derce cisti Thi device im not working propesly because Windows cannot load the drvert required har thra device Code 31 Cock Troubleshoot io slt he roublerhooker or tur device Device usage Use thir device lonable NOTE Do NOT click on the Driver tab and attempt to reinstall the driver This will not help resolve the issue and may even complicate the problem MAC If you have already reinstalled and reseated everything according to instructions in Chapter 2 and the PCI to PCI Bridge is still not visible in the Apple System Profiler call Mobility Technical Support Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 25 MAGMA My Computer Hangs During Power Up 26 1 Shut off the laptop first and then the MAGMA expansion system and verify that all cards and cables are installed correctly If it still hangs remove all 3 Party PCI cards and try booting up without any cards installed a f it still hangs remove the MAGMA CardBus card from the laptop and try booting up without the MAGMA expansion system attached If it boots up OK without the MAGMA expansion system attached call Mobility
22. id computer lock up and potential data loss STOP DO NOT TURN OFF THE MAGMA EXPANSION CHASSIS UNTIL YOU HAVE SHUT DOWN YOUR LAPTOP COMPLETELY It can cause a system lockup and loss of any unsaved data G Install Software Drivers Driver Required Instructions Yes No Operating Systems Proceed to Chapter 3 for Windows Driver Windows XP 2000 Installation The Mac OS operating system should recognize the MAGMA expansion Mac OS X chassis on first boot with the expansion chassis powered up and connected to the Apple laptop See Appendix A to Verify Installation Linux does not actually use drivers but does require some intervention to ensure the installed 3 Party PCI cards RedHat Linux 9 work correctly See the README TXT included in the LINUX folder on the MAGMA CDROM for detailed information Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 9 MAGMA 10 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation MAGMA CardBus Expansion Drivers are required for Windows 2000 XP However before attempting to install anything on a Windows XP system you should ensure that you have set a new Restore Point Then you will need to disable the Windows XP restore utility before continuing See your Windows XP manual to learn how to do this You should ensure that all data files are closed and that you have a current backup Follow the Step by Step Instructions included in Chapter 2 prior to installing the MAGMA CardBus Expansion Driver
23. ll PCI cards following PCI card manufacturer s recommendations 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 chassis Standard PCI 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 you pull up gently on the card To keep the cards in place secure them in the enclosure with their retaining screws supplied with the MAGMA expansion chassis 20 Chapter 5 Install 3rd Party PCI Cards MAGMA IMPORTANT The sheer number of PCI cards and device drivers available makes it impossible for Mobility to fully test and certify all available PCI cards for use in the MAGMA expansion chassis Our best advice to you in this regard is to insist on full PCI Specification compliance from your card and system vendors Cards and systems should be at least PCI Specification Revision 2 0 pl compliant or better Compliance in your system motherboard PCI Irrspartant cards and console firmware or BIOS is your best assurance that everything will install and operate smoothly Not all PCI cards are as well behaved as they should be Sometimes simply moving a PCI card that is having a problem to a different slot or reordering your cards in their slots will alleviate behavior
24. n Systems under any Windows platform PCIScope can provide information to you and our Technical Support Group such as PCI Bus Numbering Resource Allocation and other information that may prove useful when debugging expansion chassis or PCI card problems If you are experiencing problems setting up your system you should run PCIScope before contacting the Mobility Technical Support Group With the MAGMA expansion chassis powered up and connected to your computer load and launch the PCIScope application The PCIScope Program will be installed on your computer and a window similar to the one shown below will appear The example was taken from a Compaq Armada 7400 Chapter 7 How to Get More Help 33 MAGMA P PCIScope C WINDOWS DESKTOP SAMPLE BPD File Edit View Descriptions Tools Window Help A Bus 00h l Information PCI Registers PCI Registers form El t Multifunctional device Cc PCIl250 PC card Cardbus Controller 9 00 00 Compaq DRA CardBus Bridge m 00 01 Compaq DRA Bus 00h Device OCh Function 00h EI dit Cardbus bridge Texas In vendor ID 104Ch Texas Instruments TI 59 EOC 00 Socket 0 Device ID amp Cl6h PCI1250 PC card Cardbus Contro E3 0C 01 Socket 1 SubUendor OEllh Compaq SubDevice B048h Unknown i i Multifunctional device Co Revision ID S B9 DE 00 Compaq CET B9 0E 01 Compaq Trifle Base class code 06h Bridge Device Sub class code 07h CardBus Bridge A ag
25. nable technical support with 3 Party PCI cards However if you have verified a successful installation of the MAGMA expansion system as defined in Chapter 4 but experience difficulty installing your 3 Party PCI cards the PCI card manufacturer should be able to provide the best support Be aware that all PCI drivers MUST BE Windows Driver Model WDM compatible to work properly in a laptop expansion system environment If you have a problem with the PCI card driver contact the card s manufacturer for a WDM compatible driver important ch Remove PCI Expansion Chassis Cover Two thumb screws retain the cover on the expansion chassis They are located on the rear of the unit on the left and right side of the cover s back edge To remove these screws and open 7 the enclosure use Turn Thumb Screws your thumb and Counter Clockwise to open forefinger or a flathead screw driver to turn the thumbscrews counterclockwise and loosen the SCrews Chapter 5 Install 3rd Party PCI Cards 19 MAGMA Slide the enclosure cover backwards disengaging it from the guides at the front of the enclosure by firmly grasping the rear cover lip over the card IO area and pulling the cover backward about 4 and then lifting the cover off CAUTION When replacing the enclosure cover be sure that the front edge guides on the cover engage the inner lip of the enclosure EH Install PCI Card in PCI Expansion Chassis Insta
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27. our 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 It is not required though highly recommended that you keep the packaging from the original shipment 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 PCI expansion chassis that are damaged due to inadequate packing Physical damage sustained in such a situation will be repaired at the owner s 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 Chapter 7 How to Get More Help 35 36 Chapter 7 How to Get More Help Bus Hierarchy The following figure is representative of the PCI Bus hierarchies for the
28. pitira wll bake alati Do pou cant bz rertart pyar compri Your computer will reboot As your system comes up if PCI cards are installed in the expansion chassis you may be prompted to load or locate drivers Follow the instructions you see on the screen and install the drivers just as you would on a desktop computer You should refer to the procedures for installing drivers that was included with the third party PCI device s you are installing If prompted to reboot do so Uninstall the MAGMA Driver If you need to uninstall or reinstall the MAGMA Windows drivers go to the Windows Control Panel gt Add Remove Programs gt Choose either the MAGMA CardBus Expansion Driver or it may appear as the Mobility CardBus pr Expansion Driver then choose Change Remove Hefer to installation instructions at the start of this chapter for help reinstalling the Windows driver 14 Chapter 3 Windows Driver Installation Windows 2000 and XP To verify a successful installation on Windows XP or 2000 find the My Computer icon gt Right click and select Manage gt Highlight Device Manager gt Click on the View Menu and select View Devices by Connection Ol xl adil zl E OQ IDE ATAMTAF conolers Sal To age Lum eat benr a n Vor age Flor su Mer ju eh des sm be Dpi n oum der T hr Dmi Arari i m muere f nanc od Soph D Jf Po DO LET TET t Lul Marsj cubes ard gn ci diri i b s E
29. plug until it lines up with the slots on the connector jack push it in and then twist it clockwise to lock it Be sure to rotate it counter clockwise to unlock it prior to removing the power adapter plug NOTE into it If at all possible plug all power cords from the MAGMA expansion chassis and your host computer into a shared power strip preferably one that has surge and noise suppression circuitry built 4 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation MAGMA 23 Install CardBus PC Card NOTE CardBus PC Cards can only be used in systems that support CardBus A special keying mechanism prevents insertion in systems that do not support 32 bit CardBus PC cards Begin installation of your CardBus card by first powering down your laptop computer Use the procedures for shutting down your operating system and shutting off power to your system provided in your owner s manual or system documentation Insert the CardBus card with the MAGMA logo side up gold strip up into the PC Card slot Gently push the card until it is seated firmly If it doesn t seem to fit correctly try turning the card over or try the other PC Card slot if your laptop has another slot For more information on using CardBus PC Cards please refer to your computer s user manual or system documentation Recheck the Installation Check your installation before powering up the MAGMA expansion chassis for the first time Although the power sup
30. ply has an over voltage protection device built into it it may not trip in time to fully protect a device that has been improperly connected or whose power cable has been damaged N CAUTION When using your MAGMA expansion chassis outside of the United a States make sure that you have correctly identified the voltage of your power source and that you are connected to it correctly Remember the power adapter supplied with your 1 Slot Expansion System will automatically adjust to convert the source power into 12 Volt DC current Therefore if you are using a power source other than 110V US Standard you will need a different power cord to connect your source power to the power adapter or a power cord adapter so you can plug the 110V US Standard power cord directly into your source power Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 5 MAGMA sr For total portability you can use an optional battery cable model CBLCB1XLR to go directly from a 12V DC power source into the chassis without using the included power adapter This cable may be purchased directly from Mobility at 1 800 285 8990 id Applying Power Correctly Starting Up You must apply power to the MAGMA expansion chassis BEFORE you power up your computer This will allow the higher numbered PCI buses in the PCI bus hierarchy to be at a stable state when the host system issues its master power on bus reset In systems that perform automatic PCI bus configu
31. provides connection to the CB1 chassis on one end and includes a 4 pin Male XLR connector on the other end which fits the majority of 12 volt professional battery packs This cable may be purchased directly from Mobility for use with the CB1 Please visit our web site at www magma com for more information The CB1 System is designed to accommodate DC input in the range 9 16 VDC the most common voltages for batteries in this industry and draw a maximum load of 45 Watts Please use this information when consulting with your local audio video supplier when reviewing battery options and sizing Battery Sizing Selection For Batteries Rated in Amp Hours Use the following table for matching desired operating hours to battery capacity ratings CB1 Max Rated Load Watts 45 Watts Margin of Safety for Battery Selection 1096 Column 1 Column 2 4 Desired Continuous Amp Hours Operating Hours 12VDC 13 2VDC 14 4VDC 34 i109 8 5 11 3 2 5 10 3 13 8 17 2 6 24 8 22 20 6 B8 8830 Typical Battery Output Voltage Appendix B DC Power Information 39 MAGMA Notes 1 This table applies to CB1 systems only Do NOT use for CB2 systems 2 Calculations assume continuous operation at maximum designed load 3 Margin of safety used is 1096 4 Determine the number of Desired Continuous Operating Hours you would like to operate before recharging Column 1 5 Determine the Battery Output Voltage of the batter
32. r cord is plugged into an electrical outlet Disconnect the power cord from its source before removing the system cover ila 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 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 ii Preface MAGMA In addition take note of these safety guidelines when appropriate SEG 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 ali
33. rap hen 1 2 Upi es jana v Ue Geer ed un coe ca H Open ACP BIOS gt Open PCI Bus Click the sign T times until your reach the DEC Bridge PCI to PCI Bridge When installed correctly you will see two PCI to PCI Bridges below your system s CardBus Controller CTS een gem edm eh i l angi Gear 3 ih rie foci 4 EC Thermal Zone Const Varer ICT Tera Lars Jl Shared Folder M ACPD Thermal Zone a L al heri are drag Y A eee Lone Palana Lii aed eed ae WE Pessac DM eec eie HE Ml Miroi AC Adapter Ul crcl aci ompkant Cont ol Setra Karna ui FEI bu 3 Inter 82001 PCI Dridge 2648 i EB Such Pg Wr Bes SO tr Correction n dla Darei ate Apo pars n SDAI D anal trap Hes Coni pler ae Tenda rent M TFH Pit Controlee n TI Mii Posh Conti tier Tamara Marce Lc t ACFI Power lion irnia Tiro bride Mu Porto PI D Pri bridge E LA _ tall ont EIE m Rmi Pot se inii E ST FRFFA 1 AR ined H re Centres 265A Chapter 4 Verify Installation 15 MAGMA If everything is OK then the MAGMA CardBus Expansion Driver installation is complete You can now proceed to Chapter 5 and Install 3 Party PCI Cards If however the installation was unsuccessful you may not see the PCI to PCI Bridge or it will have a small yellow n in front of it j DE YICOE Manager ad view le mmEOGUIEM B Bl Advanced Configuration and Powe Interface ACPI PC II Microsoft ACPI Complian
34. ration this will allow the configuration code to recognize the PCI bus hierarchy and any attached devices 12 Volt DC Power On Off Power Socket LED Switch There is an On Off switch on the back of the expansion chassis as well as an LED indicator to indicate power status Verify that the green power indicator is ON YOU HAVE SHUT DOWN YOUR LAPTOP COMPLETELY It can STOP DO NOT TURN ON THE MAGMA EXPANSION CHASSIS UNTIL cause a system lockup and loss of any unsaved data 6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation MAGMA Windows XP and Windows 2000 Start Up When your Windows operating system first starts up the following Wizard appears select No not this time and click the Next ne button Found Hes Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Wire val peschi lor gueri and updated software b locking on ucur computer om de Fade inalallation CD on om the windows Update aeb nibe beith pour perm zin Final i rese pole Lan edes came bo arabi Updse 1o danh ha Enlace C Yet the time only BLL rupe Ard rt Bine I exea dreven GI HS not Fat hird List Med la oriras Windows will then identify the PCI Bridge on the CardBus card and again ask you for guidance Select the Install the software automatically Recommended option and the click the Next Lis button Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps
35. river must be installed and the MAGMA expansion chassis installation verified BEFORE you attempt to install any 3 Party PCI cards Y arp You must be logged in as System Administrator while installing the MAGMA expansion chassis You must remain logged in as System Administrator until installation is complete The first time your system boots up with the expansion chassis connected the following System Settings Change Window will appear sysbem settings Chanpg Winders har Fineshend installing ness devices The spirene Chat supporti vour deve nequeas KAR vou restart VOL tonputer Tou mart rastart your esnpurer bafora the F r setting valli Fade a fact Do you sent to restart your comp Click Your computer will restart Continue to the next step Install the MAGMA CardBus Expansion Driver After your system comes up install the MAGMA CardBus Expansion Driver included on the CDROM Double click the file called 5 setup exe or 2 setup located on the CDROM included with your MAGMA expansion systems BE B LS Windows Cardbus Drivers 15 Setup exe Of Sletu You can also download the latest MAGMA CardBus Expansion Driver from our web site at www magma com support 12 Chapter 3 Windows Driver Installation MAGMA The following Question Window will appear Due dan CPU WARNING You shoki have curent Emergency Repat Dick Would pou like 1o Continue the inctallshon Le DEJ If yo
36. sis 2 Removethe PCI card displaying a problem 3 Replace the problem card with a simple PCI card such as an Ethernet card that has drivers built into the operating system Using this type of card will avoid any future questions about drivers possibly being installed incorrectly 4 Turn on the MAGMA expansion chassis and then turn on the laptop Windows 2000 XP 5 Next open the Device Manager View by Connection selection Ifthe is gone the problem is with the 3 Party PCI card or the card drivers You should go to the Windows Error Codes section of this chapter to learn how to troubleshoot using error codes Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 23 MAGMA If the is still visible the problem may be with the MAGMA expansion system Please contact Mobility Technical Support for further guidance and or a replacement product If an error shows on any of the PCI to PCI Bridge Connections call Mobility Technical Support immediately MAC 5 Next open the Apple System Profiler and if the PCI to PCI Bridge Connections and the 3 Party PCI card s are now correctly visible Support for 3 Party PCI Cards Mobility will provide reasonable technical support to with 3 Party PCI cards However if you have verified a successful installation of the MAGMA PCI Expansion System as defined in Chapter 4 but experience difficulty installing your 3 Party PCI cards the PCI card manufacturer may be able to provide the be
37. st support IMPORTANT The MAGMA PCI Expansion System is designed to function exactly like your desktop computer This means that you should follow the PCI card maker s instructions for installation on a Windows or Mac computer as if the expansion chassis WAS the desktop computer When correctly installed there is no difference to the operating system removable cards or most software Be aware that all PCI drivers MUST BE Windows Driver Model WDM compatible to work properly in a laptop expansion system environment If you have a problem with the PCI card driver contact the card s manufacturer for a WDM compatible driver The PCI to PCI Bridge is Not Found If the first PCI to PCI Bridge is not visible at all you will need to turn off your laptop first and then the MAGMA expansion chassis second and test all cords and cables to ensure you have everything connected correctly Double check the CardBus card to ensure it is inserted correctly If your laptop has two CardBus slots you should also try the other slot 24 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting MAGMA Windows 2000 XP T 1 i Update Driver If the PCI to PCI Bridge is visible but Disable Uninstall contains a in front of it it has a i x problem that must be fixed To identify Scan For hardware changes this problem right click on the line and Properties select Properties from the pop up menu Look for the Error Code in t
38. t System Ul Microsoft ACPI Campliant Control Method Battery L Jomplant Control Method Battery Ai 56k PCI Voice Modem SF 1 1561V ROA m OB Inte 8237 1AB EB PCT to 154 bridge CISA mode GB Intel 827 1AB EB PCI to USB Universal Host Controller c OM Intel 874438X Pentiumir II Processor bo AGP Controller M 1riel 8624438X Pertiom r II Processor to PCT Bridge inbi 8237 LABJEB PCI Bus Master IDE Controller d Tegs Instruments PCI 1450 CardBus Controller f Pur Irons En Cardeu Controller Proceed to Chapter 6 for Trouble shooting Windows Installation problems Mac OS X When using Mac OS X no additional software or drivers are needed As long as you are using Mac OS X Version 10 2 2 or newer the operating system should automatically recognize the MAGMA expansion chassis Select About This Mac under the Apple Icon VL Help Viewer File Edit View About This Mac Software Update aS X Software Go Library Window Help System Preferences Dock Li Location 16 Chapter 4 Verify Installation MAGMA Then click the More Info button gt click on the Devices tab gt you should see a pci bridge device listed under PCI as shown below Any PCI Cards you install in the expansion chassis will appear behind the pci bridge device Devices Framew Extensic AR plicat Logs SLOT 1 AGF SLOT 1 poibridge Mac OS 10 2 x CardBus Controller TXN
39. ur operating system uses Emergency Repair Disks such as Windows 98 ME NT4 0 make sure that you have a current Emergency Repair Disk prepared Windows XP users should set a new System Restore Point and then disable the Windows System Restore utility before continuing Windows 2000 XP users should also ensure they have current backups of their System Registry and their System Volume Information folder Once you are sure you are safe click tes and the following InstallShield Wizard Window will appear Installkhield Wizard InstallS Esel Wiad Complete Shan has Finalita willing bager Caddie E apariar irra Of pour compuler hafarmeation Aj The Ce dilue amp xpan nn Chutes ihakin mitalaa is tipi Plac horer OF H cech And rbi hos You should now turn off computer This means Shut down your computer completely Chapter 3 Windows Driver Installation 13 MAGMA ht Dios hy Wiha de gau sani His compuler ba da FEE Erri pour semen ard subs dose roret s thal Turn off computer coca Windows XP Shut Down Windows 2000 Shut Down After you have turned off your computer completely it s time to power up again in order to complete the MAGMA software installation The following System Settings Change Window will appear Fyen Setting Chop Wind har finished ineballing ness dereines Tha miraa that supporti your device requies thet ou restart your pompas ou must restart your computer before the rss
40. y you would like to use Column 2 4 6 Read the cell value in the table for the Amp Hours required Use this number when choosing a battery or set of batteries 7 f you required more than 8 hours use multiples of a lesser number of hours Examples If you want 5 hours of continuous operation with a 14 4 VDC battery set Locate row 5 in Column 1 of the table above read across the row to the 14 4VDC Column you will find that you will need a battery or set of batteries with a total power rating of about 17 Amp Hours If you want 10 hours of continuous operation with this same battery set at 14 4VDC would need a total power rating of about 34 Amp Hours 2 x 17 from the above example For Batteries Rated in Watt Hours If the vendor rates the batteries in Watt Hours then simply multiply the number of desired hours of use by 45 to get total Watt Hours rating requirement If you want to run the CB1 for up to 4 hours 4 hours x 45 Watts 180 Watt Hours is required for the selected battery set 40 Appendix B DC Power Information 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 ac
41. you install software for PCI standard PCl to PCI bridge Pm g If your hardware came with an installation CD 3m or floppy disk insert it now hat do vou want the wizard to do Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Nest to continue Cancel Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 7 MAGMA NOTE It is not relevant which type of PCI to PCI Bridge is detected Previous MAGMA expansion systems utilized DEC bridges so you may see references to other PCI Bridges not shown in this manual After Windows completes installing the software click the Finish button to continue Fond neve HANE MENE Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The vizai has finished insialing the snftwere for DI P standard POL o PCO bridge The hadsae vou re sed en pol vek vill po etat you comple Lek hah io css He vend The laptop must be restarted for these changes to take effect Click on the Yes L button to reboot your laptop system Settings Change rp Qo Windows has Finished installing new devices The software that supports your device requires that you restart your iul computer fou sant rebat your computer before Us rive sul ings vell bake effect Do you sant bo restart your comp 8 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation MAGMA Shutting Down When shutting your system down it is recommended that you first shut down the computer correctly and then power down the MAGMA expansion chassis to avo
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