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Summary of Contents for Magma EXPRESSBOX 3400
- Page 1 EXPRESSBOX 3400 User Manual PCIe to PCIe Expansion Model EB3400...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Chapter 1 ExpressBox 3400 Expansion ................7 ExpressBox 3400 PCI Express Specifications ................. 8 Pre-Installation Information ....................9 ExpressBox 3400 (7 Slot Expansion – Gen3) ................9 Components of ExpressBox 3400 ..................10 Tools Required for Installation ....................12 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation ..................12... - Page 3 Internal Front Fan (Control Settings) ..................32 Front Fan Removal / Installation ................... 33 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ....................34 Chapter 6 How to Get More Help ..................36 Contacting Technical Support ....................36 Returning Merchandise to MAGMA ..................36 ExpressBox 3400 |...
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Page 4: Preface
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. -
Page 5: Safety Instructions
Magma 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 “Advisories” section for advisory conventions used in this manual, including the distinction between Danger, Warning, Caution, Important, and Note. - Page 6 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.
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Page 7: Chapter 1 Expressbox 3400 Expansion
Use Magma’s PCI Express Expansion to create a super-fast PCIe connection outside the computer The ExpressBox 3400 is the perfect solution for creating a super-fast local PCIe connection from a host computer to a target PCI Express device. The Magma 01-08003-00 interface card installs into any x8 or x16 PCIe slot in the host computer motherboard and the other Magma 01-08003-00 interface card is inserted into a designated upstream PCIe slot. -
Page 8: Expressbox 3400 Pci Express Specifications
Same PCIe card used for both the host and expansion device • Interface Card can be used with any PCIe compliant expansion chassis - Magma • Automated x1, x4 and x8 link negotiation for PCI Express Gen1, Gen2 and Gen 3 •... -
Page 9: Pre-Installation Information
Magma 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 • • Read this manual... -
Page 10: Components Of Expressbox 3400
Magma Components of ExpressBox 3400 Once you’ve completed your inventory, your next step is to get familiarized with components of the Magma ExpressBox 3400 expansion unit. The expansion unit is composed of the following integral components Expansion Backplane a. 7 PCIe slots (x8 electrical and x16 mechanical) b. - Page 11 Magma ExpressBox 3400 | Chapter 1 ExpressBox 3400 Expansion...
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Page 12: Tools Required For Installation
Magma 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. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation The following steps will guide you through the installation of your Magma Expansion System. -
Page 13: Installation-Procedures Overview
Magma Installation-Procedures Overview Below is the concise version on how to set up the ExpressBox 3400. Open Enclosure Install Expansion Interface card(s) (If not installed) Install Host Interface card(s) into host computer Connect Cable Install PCIe cards (see notes below) -
Page 14: Install Expansion Interface Card (Step 2)
(SW4) is set to proper configuration. The toggle switch should be the dip switch (SW4) is set to proper configuration. The toggle switch should be set to “ON=EXP” position, see picture below. below. ExpressBox 3400 ExpressBox 3400 | Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Hardware Installation... -
Page 15: Install Host Interface Card (Step 3)
AC outlet, remove the cover. Check the red DIP switch (SW4) on the ) on the Interface card, make sure it is set to “OFF= HOST” ”. ExpressBox 3400 ExpressBox 3400 | Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Hardware Installation... -
Page 16: Install Pcie Cards (Step 4)
After securing the cards verify that they do not touch each other. 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 3400 to the computer. ExpressBox 3400 | Chapter 2... -
Page 17: Aux Power Connectors
Ie cards x1, x2, x4, x8 or x16. Aux Power Connectors Some PCIe cards require extra power. The ExpressBox The ExpressBox 3400 power supply provides the following power power supply provides the following power connectors / adapters (see pictures below). There are three connectors / adapters (see pictures below). - Page 18 GPUs or High Power PCIe cards. Other High Power PCIe cards may use different Aux power adapter connectors. Use the correct power adapter for your PCIe cards. ExpressBox 3400 | Chapter 2 Hardware Installation...
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Page 19: Connect Pcie Cable (Step 5)
Connect PCIe Cable (STEP 5) Connect one end of the PCIe cable to the back of the back of the Magma expansion unit, make sure to use the x8 the Magma expansion unit, make sure to use the x8 port of the Expansion Interface card, see pictures below. -
Page 20: Cable Configuration
Power Switch is turned OFF first before connecting the power cord to ExpressBox ExpressBox 3400. Turn power supply switch to ON position. er supply switch to ON position. ExpressBox 3400 ExpressBox 3400 | Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Hardware Installation... -
Page 21: Connect To Electrical Outlet (Step 7)
ON the system make sure all PCIe cards are seated properly into the card slots. Turn ON Expansion Unit (STEP 8) For ExpressBox 3400 you will need to press the front On/Off need to press the front On/Off switch to turn the expansion unit ON. When white light on... -
Page 22: Power On The Computer (Step 9)
3. One Solid Green LINKUP SLOT 0 LED: D8 Check and verify Expansion Card LEDs LEDs 4. Eight Solid Green LEDs on the Expansion Inte Solid Green LEDs on the Expansion Interface card ExpressBox 3400 ExpressBox 3400 | Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Hardware Installation... -
Page 23: Check And Verify Host Card Leds
Check Inside the host computer, make sure the host interface card LEDs are properly illuminated. Check Inside the host computer, make sure the host interface card LEDs are properly illuminated. You should see 8 solid green LEDs are illuminated. You should see 8 solid green LEDs are illuminated. ExpressBox 3400 |... -
Page 24: Chapter 3 Software Installation
Chapter 3 Software Installation IMPORTANT Magma requires no driver for Windows, Mac OS, Linux and other Operating Systems. Software Check - Verify Installation (STEP 11) Check Magma Device - Windows 7 and 8 Open ACPI (BIOS) à Open PCI BusàClick the ‘+’ sign several times until your reach a PCI Express Root Port or PCI Standard PCI-to-PCI Bridge with a PCI Standard PCI-to-PCI Bridge beneath it. -
Page 25: Check Magma Device - Mac Os X
Magma requires no driver r for Mac OS. To verify a successful installation of Magma To verify a successful installation of Magma ExpressBox 3400 on Mac select “About This Mac” under the on Mac select “About This Mac” under the Apple Icon. -
Page 26: Check Magma Device - Linux
There are many registers and settings associated with PCI Express Switches registers and settings associated with PCI Express Switches. Use the “lspci | grep “IDT” command to check that check that the Magma card slot devices are detected (see the Magma card slot devices are detected (see image below). -
Page 27: How To Check Pcie Cards - Windows 7 And 8
Party PCIe cards that you install into the expansion unit. Drivers for 3 Party PCIe cards can be obtained from the vendor or manufacturer of the PCIe cards. Magma does Party PCIe cards can be obtained from the vendor or manufacturer of the PCIe cards. Magma does Party PCIe cards can be obtained from the vendor or manufacturer of the PCIe cards. -
Page 28: Chapter 4 Advanced Technical Information
LED D5 should be off. ExpressBox 3400 ExpressBox 3400 | Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Advanced Technical Information Advanced Technical Information... - Page 29 One or Two Green LEDs that are illuminated on the Backplane after the Magma EXPRESSBOX 3400 is turned on, you may be having a power supply problem or the Magma EXPRESSBOX 3400 is turned on, you may be having a power supply problem or the Magma EXPRESSBOX 3400 is turned on, you may be having a power supply problem or the Interface cards are not seated properly.
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Page 30: Linkup & Slot Leds
PCIe card or that the PCIe card that the PCIe card is not seated all the way in the PCIe t seated all the way in the PCIe slot. ExpressBox 3400 ExpressBox 3400 | Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Advanced Technical Information Advanced Technical Information... -
Page 31: Activity Leds
A functional / operational backplane will illuminate three solid green LEDs: +12v, +3.3v and +2.5v are ON. luminate three solid green LEDs: +12v, +3.3v and +2.5v are ON. ExpressBox 3400 ExpressBox 3400 | Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Advanced Technical Information... -
Page 32: Internal Front Fan (Control Settings)
PCI Express Cards. Some graphics cards or GPU's require these fans to be at full capacity to prevent over- heating. As a safety measure, Magma provides EXPRESSBOX 3400 with the fan functioning at full speed (MAX). However, noise is a concern for many applications. For noise sensitive applications, we have provided an “Adjustable Fan Control”... -
Page 33: Front Fan Removal / Installation
Gently pull out the Fan housing Disconnect the two Fan Power Cables Remove all screws from the front. Flip the fan housing to access the back side of the fan and remove the rest of the screws. ExpressBox 3400 |... -
Page 34: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
, 8 green LEDs lit on the Expansion Interface, and 1 green LINK UP LED should be turned ON. Q: Will ExpressBox 3400 show up in Apple System Profiler or Windows Device Manager without any PCIe show up in Apple System Profiler or Windows Device Manager without any PCIe... - Page 35 I do? A: When the computer is having problem A: When the computer is having problems starting up while the Magma ExpressBox 3400-S8 is attached, it is attached, it is an indication that you either have a faulty ExpressBox...
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Page 36: Chapter 6 How To Get More Help
(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. - Page 37 Cet appareil numériqué de la classe A est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada 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 3400 | Chapter 6...
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