
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 i
inside or on top of an anti-static surface. For more information, see
“Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge”.
Generally, when installing PCI cards in the expansion system, it should
make no difference what slot order you place your cards in, unless
specified by the PCI card manufacturer.
Slot ordering in the 4 Slot CardBus PCI Expansion System should begin
with the bottom slot – labeled
Slot 4
.
Install PCI cards following PCI card manufacturer’s recommendations.
Be sure to secure cards using bracket screws. Also check to make sure
PCI card inserted is not touching any components or metal chassis.
CAUTION
Take care when routing cables within the PCI expansion system in
order to avoid damaging the signal cables (especially unshielded fla
ribbon cables) or the power cables for internally installed devices. Be
sure to leave enough "slack" in the cables to allow you to easily
remove them if necessary to service the device(s).
NOTE
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 chassis with their retaining screws (supplied with
the PCI Expansion System).
The sheer number of PCI cards and device drivers available makes it
impossible for MAGMA to fully test and certify all available PCI cards for
use in the PCI expansion system. 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 compliant with 2.1 compliance
recommended. Compliance in your system motherboard, PCI cards
and console firmware (or BIOS) is your best assurance that everything
will install and operate smoothly.
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