Chapter 6 Troubleshooting; Locate The Problem - Magma PCI Expansion System User Manual

Chapter 6

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
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 3
Card or a defect with the expansion chassis hardware.
1. Shut down the laptop followed by the MAGMA expansion
chassis
2. Remove the 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).
If the
the card drivers. You should go to the Windows Error Codes
section of this chapter to learn how to troubleshoot using error
codes.
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