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Page 1: Installation Guide
Host Card Installation Guide ExpressCard/54 Module Model: EC54... - Page 2 Copyright © 2006 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Uninstall the Mobility eCard Patch ............17 CHAPTER 6 HOW TO GET MORE HELP........18 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ............. 18 Contacting Technical Support .............. 18 Magma Debug Utility................... 19 PCIScope Software Utility................20 Returning Merchandise to Mobility ............22 Table of Contents... - Page 4 M A G M A APPENDIX A COMPLIANCE ............23 FCC ...................... 23 Industry Canada ................... 23 CE ......................23 Table of Contents...
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Page 5: Preface
M A G M A Preface What’s in this Guide This Host Card Installation Guide is designed to accompany a Magma Expansion Chassis User Guide. This guide provides easy instructions to install your host card, verify the installation was completed correctly, and troubleshoot the installation, if necessary. -
Page 6: Advisories
M A G M A 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. 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. -
Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction
M A G M A Chapter 1 Introduction General Specifications The Magma EC54 is the ExpressCard/54 connection to various Magma PCI Expansion Systems. The ExpressCard™ standard was developed to carry forward the benefits of ‘plug-in’ I/O cards to the next generation of personal computing devices. -
Page 8: Pre-Installation Information
M A G M A Pre-Installation Information Before using the Magma expansion chassis 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 •... -
Page 9: Chapter 2 Software Installation
Install Driver Insert the Magma CD in your computer. The CD should automatically start and display a page for Magma drivers and utilities. If the security settings on your computer do not allow CDs to automatically start, double-click on the ‘My Computer’ icon and then double-click on the CD icon. - Page 10 M A G M A The setup program will prepare the necessary files and present the following window to start the driver installation. Click Next to continue and review the licensing agreement. Review the licensing agreement. If you agree, click Yes to continue. If you do not agree, click No to exit.
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Page 11: Macos X
M A G M A It is recommended that you click “No, I will restart my computer later.”, and then click Finish. MacOS X This product is not compatible with Apple Computer products. Linux RedHat 9 It is presently undetermined if any special configuration is required for proper operation, or if it will work correctly “out of the box.”... -
Page 12: Chapter 3 Hardware Installation
The following installation instruction briefly explains connection to the computer only. NOTE The Magma EC54 can only be used in systems that support ExpressCard/54 modules. This card will not fit in ExpressCard/34 only slots. Power 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... - Page 13 Following the instructions in the Expansion Chassis User’s Guide, you must apply power to the Magma expansion chassis BEFORE you power up your computer. For more information on using ExpressCard modules, please refer to your computer’s user manual or system documentation.
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Page 14: Chapter 4 Verify Installation
M A G M A Chapter 4 Verify Installation To verify a successful installation, use the ‘My Computer’ icon on your desktop or on the Start Menu. Right-click and select ‘Manage.’ Using the Windows Device Manager Select ‘Device Manager’ from the items in the left side of the Computer Management Window. - Page 15 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 Magma EC54 to ensure that you have a solid connection. Restart the Magma expansion chassis, followed by the laptop.
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Page 16: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
– without having to call Technical Support. If you have trouble with the Magma expansion system, you must identify the problem before you can fix it. First, verify that all cards are inserted correctly and securely in the correct slot and that all cables are connected properly. -
Page 17: Device Manager Shows A Bang
M A G M A Device Manager Shows a Bang If the PCI to PCI Bridge is visible, but contains a (bang) in front of it, it has a problem that must be fixed. To identify the problem, right-click on the line, and select “Properties”... -
Page 18: Upgrade Bios
As a result, the BIOS on some computers may cause conflicts with other platform devices when using ExpressCard modules. It could even prevent the system from booting when the Magma expansion system is attached. You should visit your laptop manufacturer’s website to determine if a newer BIOS is available for your computer. -
Page 19: Mobility Ecard Patch
As your computer boots up, it will pause briefly to allow you to insert the ExpressCard/54 module before continuing. The following screen shows what your boot screen will typically look like. Simply insert the Magma EC54 module and press any key to continue. Chapter 5... -
Page 20: Computer Can't Find The Pci Expansion System
Computer Can’t Find the PCI Expansion System If the expansion system is not visible in your Windows Device Manager you should to turn off your computer (first) and then the Magma expansion chassis (second) and test all cords and cables to ensure you have everything connected correctly. -
Page 21: Windows Error Codes
If that fails to fix the problem, call the card (PCI Card) manufacturer for new drivers. The PCI host card or expansion chassis are not working correctly. Reinstall the PCI host card into the computer’s PCI slot and recheck all cable connections. If the error code remains, try another PCI slot. -
Page 22: Uninstall The Mobility Ecard Driver
M A G M A Uninstall the Mobility eCard Driver If you need to uninstall, or reinstall, the Mobility eCard Driver, go to the Windows Control Panel and double-click on the Add/Remove Programs icon. Select the Mobility eCard Driver and then click on Change/Remove. Click on the OK button to finish removing the driver. -
Page 23: Uninstall The Mobility Ecard Patch
To uninstall the Mobility eCard Patch, insert the driver CD in your computer. The CD should automatically start and display a home page for Magma drivers and utilities. If the security settings on your computer do not allow CDs to automatically start, browse to the CD and double- click on the “start.htm”... -
Page 24: Chapter 6 How To Get More Help
Chapter 6 How to Get More Help Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) You can visit the Magma Technical Support FAQ pages on the Internet 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. -
Page 25: Magma Debug Utility
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: Locate a file called dbgview.exe on the Magma CDROM. -
Page 26: Pciscope Software Utility
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. - Page 27 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.
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Page 28: Returning Merchandise To Mobility
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. -
Page 29: Industry Canada
M A G M A APPENDIX A Compliance 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. -
Page 30: Appendix A Compliance
M A G M A Appendix A Compliance... - Page 32 Mobility California, Inc. PCI Expansion Products 9918 Via Pasar, San Diego, CA 92126, USA Phone (858) 530-2511 • Fax (858) 530-2733 Email: support@magma.com • www.magma.com Manual P/N 09-09904-01 Rev A...
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