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San Diego, CA 92126  
Phone (858) 530-2511  
Fax (858) 530-2733  
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PREFACE  
III  
Advisories  
iii  
Safety Instructions  
iv  
When Working Inside a Computer  
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge  
iv  
v
Regulatory Compliance Statements  
vii  
FCC Class A Notice  
CE Certification  
vii  
vii  
Declaration of Conformity  
Quality & Service  
viii  
ix  
Product Warranty  
ix  
ix  
ix  
ix  
ix  
x
30 Day Money Back Guarantee  
Free Technical Assistance  
Warranty & Repair in Seven Days  
Returns for Repair/Replacement/Credit  
Out of Warranty Repair  
Advanced Replacement Service  
x
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION  
1
The 1 Slot CardBus PCI Expansion System  
1
Pre-Installation Information  
Parts List  
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2
2
Tools Required for Installation  
CHAPTER 2 QUICK START GUIDE  
3
Supported Operating Systems  
3
Step One: Remove PCI Expansion System Cover  
Step Two: Install PCI Card in PCI Expansion System  
Step Three: Attach PCI Expansion Cable  
Step Four: Install CardBus Host Interface Card  
Step Five: Recheck Installation  
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Step Six: Power Sequence  
Powering Up:  
Powering Down:  
6
7
Step Seven: Install Software Drivers  
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Mac OS 9.x  
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Windows 98SE & Windows ME  
Windows NT, Windows 2000 & Windows XP  
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Step Eight: System Should Be Up and Running  
Step Nine: Finishing Touches  
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CHAPTER 3 BUS HIERARCHY  
10  
Bus Hierarchy  
10  
CHAPTER 4 HOW TO GET MORE HELP  
11  
Contacting Technical Support  
11  
Frequently Asked Questions  
11  
11  
Returning Merchandise to MAGMA  
APPENDIX A MAC OS VERIFICATION  
13  
MagmaSlots  
13  
APPENDIX B WINDOWS DRIVER INSTALLATION  
15  
Windows 98SE and Windows ME Instructions  
15  
Verify Installation  
17  
Windows NT Instructions  
18  
Special Instructions for Windows NT Service Pack 6  
Verify Installation  
19  
22  
Windows 2000 Instructions  
Verify Installation  
23  
25  
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29  
30  
Windows XP Instructions  
Verify Installation  
How to Uninstall the MAGMA CardBus Driver  
Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows NT  
Windows 2000 and Windows XP  
30  
31  
PCIScope  
32  
APPENDIX C DC POWER INFORMATION  
34  
DC Power Options  
34  
Battery Sizing/Selection:  
34  
For Batteries Rated in Amp Hours:  
For Batteries Rated in Watt Hours:  
34  
35  
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Advisories  
Three 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, and Warnings. The  
following is an example of each type of advisory. Use caution when  
servicing any electrical component.  
NOTE  
An amplifying or explanatory comment related to procedural steps  
or text.  
CAUTION  
Used to indicate and prevent the following procedure or step from  
causing damage to the equipment.  
WARNING  
Used to indicate and prevent the following step from causing injury.  
Disclaimer: We have tried to identify all situations that may pose a  
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 or Warning.  
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Safety Instructions  
Before handling the MAGMA PCI Expansion System, 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 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 MAGMA Technical Support.  
WARNING  
High voltages are present inside the chassis when the unit’s power  
cord is plugged into and electrical outlet. Disconnect the power cord  
from its source before removing the chassis cover.  
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. Follow the guidelines provided in “Regulatory Compliance  
Statements” on the following page.  
4. Disconnect any telephone or telecommunications lines from  
the computer.  
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In addition, take note of these safety guidelines when appropriate:  
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  
aligned.  
CAUTION  
Do not attempt to service the system yourself except as explained in  
this manual. Follow installation instructions closely.  
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge  
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. MAGMA 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.  
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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 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.  
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Regulatory Compliance Statements  
This section provides the FCC compliance statement for Class A  
devices and describes how to keep the system CE complaint.  
The Following Information is Required by the FCC  
FCC Class A Notice  
If your system is FCC Class A, the following applies:  
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 accordance with the  
instruction manual, may 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.  
CE Certification  
The product(s) described in this manual complies with all  
applicable European Union (CE) directives. For computer  
systems to remain CE complaint, only CE-complaint parts  
may be used. Maintaining CE compliance also requires proper cable  
and cabling techniques. MAGMA will not retest or recertify systems or  
components that have been reconfigured by customers.  
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Declaration of Conformity  
Manufacturer’s Name:  
MAGMA  
A Mobility Electronics, Inc., Company  
9918 Via Pasar  
Manufacturer’s Address:  
San Diego, CA 92126  
USA  
Declares that the product:  
Type of Equipment:  
Product Name:  
Computer Peripheral Equipment  
MAGMA PCI Expansion System  
Model Number:  
CB1F, CB1FC1.5, CB1FNL, CB1FNLC1.5, CB1H,  
CB1HC1.5, CB1HNL, CB1HNLC1.5  
to which this declaration relates, meet the essential health and safety  
requirements and is in conformity with the relevant EU Directives listed below:  
EU EMC Directive 89/336/EEC  
EU Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC  
EN 55022:1998/A1:2000; CISPR 22:1997/A1:2000 Class A, Limits and  
Methods of Measurement of Radio Disturbance Characteristics of  
Information Technology Equipment  
EN 61000-3-2:1995 Power Frequency Emission for AC Main Harmonics  
(Not Applicable for units under 75 Watts)  
EN 61000-3-3:1995 Voltage Fluctuations  
(Not Applicable for units under 75 Watts)  
EN 50024:1998 Immunity, ITE Requirements  
-EN 61000-4-2 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Immunity  
(Supersedes IEC 801-2)  
-EN 61000-4-3 (Formerly ENV 50140) Radiated RF Field Immunity  
(Supersedes IEC 801-3 & IEC 1000-4-3)  
-EN 61000-4-4 EFT Immunity for AC and I/O Lines  
(Supersedes IEC 801-4)  
-EN 61000-4-5 Surge (Line-Ground & Line-Line) Immunity  
-EN 61000-4-6 (Formerly ENV 50141) Conducted Radio Field  
(Common Mode) Immunity  
-EN 61000-4-8 Power Frequency Magnetic Field Immunity  
-EN 61000-4-11 Voltage Dip/Surge Immunity  
EN 60950:2000 Safety of Information Technology Equipment (ITE) for CE  
certification  
The technical documentation required to demonstrate the above products meet  
the requirements of the EMC Directive and Low Voltage Directive has been  
compiled by MAGMA and is available for inspection by the relevant enforcement  
authorities.  
signed  
Nancy Rubinstein  
General Manager  
San Diego, CA  
March 15, 2002  
A signed original copy of this document is available from MAGMA.  
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Quality & Service  
Product Warranty  
MAGMA PCI Expansion Systems carry a one-year warranty against  
defects in materials or workmanship from the date of shipment to the  
original purchaser. Any products found to be defective in material or  
workmanship will be repaired or replaced promptly.  
Please Note: Products that have been modified will not be covered under this  
warranty.  
30 Day Money Back Guarantee  
Any single standard MAGMA manufactured product may be returned  
within 30 days of purchase for a full refund of the price paid for the  
product being returned (must be in new condition in the original  
packaging). If you are not satisfied, or chose the wrong product by  
mistake, you do not have to keep it. Please call our Sales Group for a  
Return Merchandise Authorization number  
returning the product.  
before  
Free Technical Assistance  
MAGMA is dedicated to providing competent, responsive technical  
support both before and after the sale. We have staffed our support  
department with professional software and hardware engineers and  
given them the finest tools. MAGMA provides unlimited support to all  
customers for the life of all products purchased.  
Warranty & Repair in Seven Days  
Any MAGMA manufactured product returned for repair under warranty  
will be repaired and shipped within one week unless it is necessary for a  
Technical Support Engineer to contact you and discuss the repair.  
Repaired products are returned by the same shipping method as they  
are received. Please call for a Return Merchandise Authorization  
number before returning the product.  
Please Note: All returns to MAGMA for Repair/Replacement/Credit must  
be shipped back to MAGMA with all Shipping Charges and Duties Paid.  
Shipments that arrive with freight or duties due, or returned collect, will  
be refused and sent back to the sender at their own expense.  
Returns for Repair/Replacement/Credit  
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  
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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 systems) 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 us in the same  
condition you shipped it in. Please call for a Return Merchandise  
Authorization number before returning the product.  
Out of Warranty Repair  
Any out of warranty MAGMA manufactured product can be repaired at  
the cost of MAGMA parts, plus current labor rate (not to exceed 50% off  
the current list price for the same or equivalent product) plus freight.  
Please call for a Return Merchandise Authorization number before  
returning the product. There will be a minimum charge for 1 hour's labor  
for evaluation of the product/unit. If repairs are needed, this will be  
applied to the repair of the product. Once evaluation has been  
completed, a Customer Support Representative will contact you with  
any options you may have and to authorize the repair work before the  
repair is performed.  
Advanced Replacement Service  
This Fee Based Service is primarily geared towards correcting severe  
problems encountered in a system within the first 90 days after  
shipment from the factory, but it is also available, on a graduated fee  
scale during the term of the Warranty Period. Under the terms of this  
Service, MAGMA will replace a warranted MAGMA manufactured  
product prior to receiving the defective product from the customer.  
Advanced replacements are available upon credit approval or by  
providing a VISA, MasterCard or American Express card number as  
security for the returned product. The cost for this service is the  
appropriate,  
non-refundable,  
graduated  
fee  
for  
Advanced  
Replacement, as detailed in the chart below, plus freight.  
T I M E O W N E D  
P R O D U C T  
0-90 days  
91 days - 6 mos.  
6 mos. – 1 yr  
PCI Expansion System  
PCI Expansion Boards  
300/400W Power Supply  
Other Power Supply  
$150.00  
$50.00  
$50.00  
$25.00  
$25.00  
$300.00  
$100.00  
$100.00  
$50.00  
$450.00  
$150.00  
$150.00  
$75.00  
Any Product under $50.00  
$25.00  
$25.00  
Please Note: This fee schedule subject to change. For current information consult your  
Technical Support Engineer at the time of the request.  
The item must be returned to MAGMA with all parts and components that were shipped with  
it, in undamaged condition. The Customer shall be responsible for missing components  
and/or systems or components that are returned and are found to be physically damaged.  
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Non-Returned Advanced Replacements: Advanced Replacements  
that are not returned within 30 days of replacement shipment will  
automatically be charged to the securing credit card. If the product is  
returned after the credit card is charged, the entity (person or company)  
will be responsible for a Restocking Fee. This fee will be 25% of the  
listed price of the replaced unit, with a minimum Restocking Fee of  
$25.00. Product will only be accepted for return and restocking if the  
Advanced Replacement is less than 90 days from date of replacement  
unit shipment.  
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The 1 Slot CardBus PCI Expansion System  
MAGMA's 1 Slot CardBus PCI Expansion System is a general-purpose  
bus expansion system for the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI)  
local bus. The expansion bus is fully compliant with the PCI Local Bus  
Specification. The PCI Expansion System consists of a CardBus Card,  
an expansion bus cable (a shielded, high-speed cable), and a chassis  
with a power supply.  
Enclosure:  
Portable  
Dimensions:  
5.45"W x 1.70"H x 8.02"D (CB1H)  
5.45"W x 1.70"H x 13.43"D (CB1F)  
2.5 lbs.  
Weight:  
Construction:  
Cooling:  
Motherboard:  
AC-DC Power Brick  
Aluminum/Steel  
Optimal Cooling with a 4 CFM fan  
1 PCI Slot (supports full or short-length PCI cards)  
45 Watt  
External 115-230VAC AC Power Supply (included)  
Providing 12 volt DC input power  
Power to PCI Slot:  
4.0A @ +3.3V  
0.6A @ +12V  
32 bits/33 MHz  
3.0A @ +5V  
0.6A @ -12V  
PCI Bus:  
Environment:  
0° to 50° C Operating Temperature  
-20° to 60° C Storage Temperature  
5% to 85% Relative Humidity, Non-condensing  
FCC Class A Approved  
Certifications:  
CE Compliance  
Warranty:  
Options:  
1 Year Return to Factory  
1 ½ meter cable  
6-foot battery cable with male XLR 4-pin connector  
Pre-Installation Information  
Before using the MAGMA PCI Expansion System 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  
Follow these suggested guidelines and cautions while setting up your  
PCI Expansion System:  
Only use the interface cable provided by MAGMA  
Use keyed connectors (to prevent attaching a cable backwards)  
Be careful when routing signal cables to your devices  
Avoid sharp bends or folds in the signal cable  
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Provide enough slack to allow easy device placement  
Beware of sources of scuffing and abrasion damage to the cables  
Secure the devices in their shelves using the appropriate hardware  
Use the screws or brackets supplied with the device (suitable  
mounting brackets, adapters, and hardware are available from your  
local computer dealer or retailer).  
Parts List  
The following parts are provided:  
Qty  
Item  
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1
1
1
1
1
1
Enclosure containing 1 Slot PCI expansion motherboard  
PCI expansion cable (1-meter or 1.5-meter)  
CardBus host interface card  
AC-DC Power Brick (45 Watt Auto-switching)  
Power Supply Cable  
User’s Manual  
CardBus PCI Drivers & Utilities CD (CardBus CD)  
NOTE  
The MAGMA PCI Expansion System is shipped with some parts  
packaged in a separate box within the larger box that the chassis is  
shipped in.  
Tools Required for Installation  
In order to complete the installation of the CardBus PCI expansion  
system you will need the following tools:  
A suitable Electrostatic Discharge Protective environment  
One Phillips-head screwdriver  
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The following steps will guide you through the installation of your new 1  
Slot CardBus PCI Expansion System.  
Supported Operating Systems  
It is HIGHLY recommended that Microsoft Windows users meticulously  
follow the MAGMA Software Driver Installation instructions detailed in  
Appendix B of this manual. If you do not follow the driver installation  
instructions, you have greatly increased your chances of failure when  
configuring your system. Please take some time to read Appendix B  
before continuing with your installation.  
Operating Systems  
Special Instructions  
There are no MAGMA drivers required for Mac OS  
9.x. The Mac OS operating system should recognize  
the MAGMA expansion chassis on first boot with the  
chassis powered up and connected to the computer.  
See Appendix A for Mac OS Verification.  
Mac OS 9.x  
Mac OS X  
Requires MacOS X Version 10.2.2  
Although a MAGMA CardBus Driver is not required,  
MAGMA recommends that you install the MAGMA  
Software Utility before connecting the expansion  
chassis to your computer. See Appendix B, page 15  
for complete driver/utility installation instructions.  
Windows 98SE  
Windows ME  
A MAGMA CardBus Driver is required for Windows  
NT. See Appendix B, page 18 for complete  
driver/utility installation instructions.  
Windows NT 4.0  
Windows 2000  
Windows XP  
A MAGMA CardBus Driver is required for Windows  
2000. See Appendix B, page 23 for complete  
driver/utility installation instructions.  
A MAGMA CardBus Driver is required for Windows  
XP. See Appendix B, page 26 for complete  
driver/utility installation instructions.  
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Step One: Remove PCI Expansion System Cover  
WARNING  
High voltages are present inside the chassis when the unit’s power  
cord is plugged into an electrical outlet. Disconnect the power cord  
from its source before removing the chassis cover.  
CAUTION  
Before touching anything inside the chassis, 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”.  
Four screws retain the cover on the 1 Slot chassis. They are located on  
the rear of the unit. Remove these screws to open the chassis. Slide  
the cover backwards disengaging it from the guides at the front of the  
chassis by firmly grasping the rear cover lip over the card area and  
prying the cover backward about ¾” and then lifting the cover off the  
chassis.  
Step Two: Install PCI Card in PCI Expansion System  
WARNING  
High voltages are present inside the chassis when the unit’s power  
cord is plugged into an electrical outlet. Disconnect the power cord  
from its source before removing the chassis cover.  
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”.  
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.  
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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.  
Step Three: Attach PCI Expansion Cable  
Carefully position the PCI Expansion System so that the supplied  
expansion cable will conveniently reach from the connector of the  
CardBus Card to the connector of the 1 Slot 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 1 Slot chassis and secure it with the captive  
thumbscrews. It is important that the cable be attached securely to the  
card connectors at both ends.  
Step Four: Install CardBus Host Interface 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.  
1. Begin installation of your CardBus Host Interface 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.  
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2. Insert the CardBus Host Interface Card with the MAGMA logo  
side up, (gold strip up) into the PC Card slot. Gently push the  
card until it is seated firmly.  
NOTE  
If your computer has two CardBus (or PC Cards) slots, MAGMA  
recommends that you install the MAGMA CardBus card into Socket 2.  
3. For more information on using CardBus PC Cards, please refer  
to your computer’s user manual or system documentation.  
Step Five: Recheck Installation  
Check your installation before powering up the 1 Slot CardBus PCI  
Expansion System for the first time. Although the power supply 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.  
Step Six: Power Sequence  
NOTE  
If at all possible, plug the power cords from the PCI Expansion System  
and your host computer into a shared power strip, preferably one that  
has surge and noise suppression circuitry built into it.  
NOTE  
The 45 Watt power brick is auto-switching, which means the power  
brick will automatically adjust to the voltage required for the region you  
are in.  
Powering Up:  
You must apply power to the PCI Expansion System first and then  
power up your host computer. This will allow the higher numbered PCI  
buses in your hierarchy to be at a stable state at the time that the host  
system issues its master power-on bus reset. In systems that perform  
automatic PCI bus configuration, this will allow the configuration code to  
recognize the PCI bus hierarchy and the attached devices.  
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Powering Down:  
It is recommended that you first shut down the host computer correctly  
and then power down the chassis to avoid ‘computer lock-up’.  
Step Seven: Install Software Drivers  
WARNING  
You WILL be prompted to Shut Down and Reboot your system several  
times during software installation. Please be patient, each Shut Down  
and Reboot does serve a purpose and is required for correct  
installation. If you Shut Down and Reboot when requested, it may save  
you from having to make a call to MAGMA Technical Support.  
Mac OS 9.x or Mac OS X  
If you are running Mac OS, you may skip this step and continue to Step  
Eight. There are no MAGMA drivers required for Mac OS 9.x or Mac  
OS X. The Mac OS operating system should recognize the MAGMA  
expansion chassis on first boot with the chassis powered up and  
connected to the PowerBook. See Appendix A for Mac OS 9 Verification  
Instructions.  
Windows 98SE & Windows ME  
Although  
a
MAGMA CardBus Driver is not required, MAGMA  
recommends that you install the MAGMA Software Utility before  
connecting the expansion chassis to your computer. See Appendix B,  
page 15 for complete MAGMA Software installation instructions.  
If you did not realize that you should have loaded the MAGMA CardBus  
Driver already, it’s okay. Since a MAGMA CardBus Driver is not  
required, you may be prompted to locate and load drivers for PCI cards  
that you have installed in the chassis at this time. If you are prompted  
to reboot, please do so to ensure correct installation. After  
installation of other drivers is complete, you should load the MAGMA  
CardBus Driver following the Windows 98SE/ME Instructions detailed in  
Appendix B of this manual.  
Windows NT, Windows 2000 & Windows XP  
A MAGMA CardBus Driver is required for Windows NT, Windows 2000  
and Windows XP. See Appendix B for complete driver installation  
instructions before continuing to Step Eight.  
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NOTE  
It is HIGHLY recommended that Microsoft Windows users meticulously  
follow the MAGMA Software Driver Installation instructions detailed in  
Appendix B of this manual. If you do not follow the driver installation  
instructions, you have greatly increased your chances of failure when  
configuring your system.  
Step Eight: System Should Be Up and Running  
WARNING  
High voltages are present inside the chassis when the unit’s power  
cord is plugged into an electrical outlet. Disconnect the power cord  
from its source.  
CAUTION  
Before touching anything inside the chassis, 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”.  
If there is a problem, be sure to turn off the power before making any  
changes. If you are having trouble with the system, turn off the host  
computer and the chassis, then check that all cards are seated properly  
and all cables are connected.  
If you are still having problems, contact MAGMA Technical Support for  
more help.  
Step Nine: Finishing Touches  
WARNING  
High voltages are present inside the chassis when the unit’s power  
cord is plugged into an electrical outlet. Disconnect the power cord  
from its source before replacing the chassis cover.  
CAUTION  
Before touching anything inside the chassis, 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”.  
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When replacing the expansion chassis cover, be sure that the side edge  
guides engage the inner rails of the expansion chassis. Use the 4  
screws provided to secure the cover.  
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Bus Hierarchy  
The following figure is representative of the PCI Bus hierarchies for the  
1 Slot CardBus PCI Expansion System. This figure pictorially conveys  
the overall PCI bus topology of the system.  
The key point in the following figure of the 1 Slot Topology is that the  
connecting cable between the CardBus Host Interface Card and the 1  
Slot chassis is actually a PCI bus itself.  
In general, we do not know what the actual Bus numbers are. We only  
know how they increment starting from the MAGMA CardBus Host  
Interface Card.  
1 Slot Topology  
NOTE  
All PCI cards installed in the 1 Slot chassis will appear on PCI Bus 3.  
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Contacting Technical Support  
For a quick response, send an email to [email protected] with a  
detailed description of your problem, or visit our web site at:  
Our support department can also 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 Technical  
Support, please be sure to include the following information:  
1) Name  
6) MAGMA Product Name  
7) MAGMA Serial Number  
8) Computer Make  
9) Computer Model  
10) Operating System and Version  
11) Description of the Problem  
2) Company Name  
3) Phone Number  
4) Fax Number  
5) Email Address  
Frequently Asked Questions  
You can visit the MAGMA Technical Support FAQ pages on the Internet  
at:  
Returning Merchandise to MAGMA  
If factory service is required, a Service Representative will give you a  
Return Merchandise Authorization (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.  
Ship the well-packaged product to the address below:  
MAGMA  
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.  
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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 systems) 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.  
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MagmaSlots  
MagmaSlots is a simple utility application for displaying information on  
PCI cards installed in the Macintosh computer. It uses the Mac OS  
NameRegistry to discover what slots have PCI cards in them, and then  
displays basic information for each card in a simple console window.  
MagmaSlots is included on the MAGMA CardBus CD or you can  
download this utility from our web site at:  
NOTE  
The MagmaSlots utility is currently available for Mac OS 9.x only.  
Connect the expansion chassis to your computer by following the Step-  
by-Step Instructions included in Chapter Two: Quick Start Guide. With  
the MAGMA expansion chassis powered up and connected to your  
computer, launch the MagmaSlots application by double-clicking its  
icon. It is recommended that you launch MagmaSlots from a location  
on your desktop.  
A console window similar to the one shown below should appear:  
If you see this entry, it means that your computer has  
recognized the MAGMA expansion chassis.  
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You should also see a separate entry for each PCI card installed in the  
PCI Expansion System. For example, if you have an Adaptec 2906  
SCSI card installed in the chassis, you should see a console window  
similar to the one shown below:  
MAGMA expansion chassis  
NOTE  
Adaptec 2906 SCSI Controller  
Some PCI cards will produce multiple entries in the MagmaSlots  
console window.  
If MagmaSlots does not display some or all of the PCI cards installed in  
the expansion chassis, you should do the following before contacting  
MAGMA Technical Support:  
1. Make sure that you apply power to the expansion chassis first,  
then power up the computer.  
2. Make sure the MAGMA CardBus Interface is inserted with the  
Gold Strip facing up.  
3. Make sure all cables are securely connected.  
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The following sections will guide you through MAGMA CardBus  
Driver/Utility installation for each supported Windows operating system.  
Windows 98SE and Windows ME Instructions  
NOTE  
Under Windows 98SE and Windows ME, it is recommended that you  
install the MAGMA CardBus Software Utility BEFORE connecting the  
MAGMA expansion chassis to your computer.  
NOTE  
Prior to installing the MAGMA CardBus Software Utility, you should be  
familiar with the installation procedures for the PCI cards that you are  
installing in the expansion chassis. 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. You may be required to  
reboot after installing third-party PCI device drivers.  
There are no MAGMA CardBus Drivers required for Windows 98SE and  
Windows ME. The Windows operating system will recognize and find  
the MAGMA CardBus-to-PCI Expansion System the first time you power  
up with the expansion chassis connected to your computer. You will be  
required to reboot.  
However, MAGMA has developed a Software Utility that has proven to  
improve performance in some applications. This Software Utility has  
been included in the MAGMA CardBus CD that you received with your  
expansion chassis. You should install the MAGMA CardBus Software  
Utility BEFORE connecting the CardBus-to-PCI Expansion System to  
your computer.  
Follow these instructions to Install the MAGMA Software Utility:  
PC  
Windows Install  
setup.exe  
or you can download the latest MAGMA CardBus Software Utility from  
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While installing the MAGMA CardBus Driver, do not answer YES to any  
Restart Windows until you are told to ‘Power off the system’. There is  
a Microsoft Updater that you must install first, without rebooting.  
First, you will see a Windows Millennium Edition QZ71933 Update  
Window appear asking if you want to continue. Choose YES. This will  
install a Microsoft Prefetch Memory Patch. Prefetch Memory was not  
originally supported under Windows 98SE or Windows ME through the  
CardBus slot and some applications will not perform properly without  
the Prefetch Memory Patch installed. Even if your application does not  
require Prefetch Memory, there is no harm installing this patch.  
After the Windows Millennium Edition QZ71933 Update is complete, the  
following Window will appear:  
VERY IMPORTANT  
DO NOT RESTART  
CLICK  
A few seconds later, the following InstallShield Wizard Window will  
appear:  
Click  
and an Information Window will appear:  
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You should now Shut down the computer. This means, Turn off your  
computer completely.  
After you have Shut down completely, connect the expansion chassis  
to your computer by following the Step-by-Step Instructions included in  
Chapter Two: Quick Start Guide. It is important to apply power to the  
expansion chassis first, and then apply power to your computer. As your  
system comes back up, several New Hardware Found Windows will  
appear. The first Window will display: DEC Bridge PCI to PCI 21152  
found and a second Window will display: DEC Bridge PCI to PCI  
21150 found.  
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.  
Verify Installation  
Go to  
Manager (make sure ‘View device by connection’ is chosen)  
ACP (BIOS) Open PCI Bus  
Start  
Settings  
Control Panel  
System  
Device  
Open  
Click the ‘+’ sign several times until  
your reach the DEC Bridge 21150 PCI to PCI Bridge. Under this entry  
you should see any hardware that is installed in the expansion chassis.  
(In the following example, there is a CMD IDE Controller and IDE disk  
drive installed in the expansion system.)  
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NOTE  
A utility called PCIScope is also useful for verification and debugging  
purposes. See Page 32 for more information.  
Windows NT Instructions  
WARNING  
You WILL be prompted to Shut Down and Reboot your system several  
times during software installation. Please be patient, each Shut Down  
and Reboot does serve a purpose and is required for correct  
installation. If you Shut Down and Reboot when requested, it may save  
you from having to make a call to MAGMA Technical Support.  
NOTE  
Prior to installing the MAGMA CardBus Driver, you should be familiar  
with the installation procedures for the PCI cards that you are installing  
in the expansion chassis. 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. You may be required to reboot before  
connecting the expansion chassis.  
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NOTE  
Under Windows NT, you MUST connect the MAGMA expansion  
chassis to your computer BEFORE installing the MAGMA CardBus  
Driver.  
MAGMA CardBus Drivers are required for Windows NT. Follow the  
Step-by-Step Instructions included in Chapter Two: Quick Start Guide  
prior to installing the MAGMA CardBus Driver. It is important to apply  
power to the expansion chassis first, and then apply power to your  
computer.  
WARNING  
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.  
Special Instructions for Windows NT Service Pack 6  
If you are running Windows NT Service Pack 6, you must disable  
Pcmcia under Control Panel before installing the MAGMA CardBus  
Driver. If you are not running Service Pack 6, you may skip to page 20.  
Go to  
Startup…  
Start  
Settings  
Control Panel  
Devices  
Pcmcia  
Choose Manual  
Click  
Click  
and the following Devices Window will appear:  
. The Devices Window should now look like this:  
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Click  
.
Install the MAGMA CardBus Driver included on the MAGMA CardBus  
CD:  
PC  
Windows Install  
setup.exe  
or you can download the latest MAGMA CardBus driver from our web  
The following InstallShield Wizard Window will appear:  
Click  
and the following Question Window will appear:  
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Make sure that you have a current Emergency Repair Disk prepared  
and Click  
.
The following InstallShield Wizard Window will appear:  
Click  
and an Information Window will appear:  
You should now Shut down the computer. This means, Turn off your  
computer completely.  
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After you have Shut down completely, it’s time to power-up again  
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.  
Verify Installation  
Go to Start  
Settings  
Control Panel  
System  
Devices  
You  
should see a device called MrtCb listed as shown below:  
MAGMA CardBus Driver installation is complete. You should now  
proceed to Step Eight in Chapter Two: Quick Start Guide.  
NOTE  
A utility called PCIScope is also useful for verification and debugging  
purposes. See Page 32 for more information.  
WARNING  
After installation of a new Microsoft Service Pak, you should always  
reinstall the MAGMA CardBus Driver.  
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Windows 2000 Instructions  
WARNING  
You WILL be prompted to Shut Down and Reboot your system several  
times during software installation. Please be patient, each Shut Down  
and Reboot does serve a purpose and is required for correct  
installation. If you Shut Down and Reboot when requested, it may save  
you from having to make a call to MAGMA Technical Support.  
NOTE  
Prior to installing the MAGMA CardBus Driver, you should be familiar  
with the installation procedures for the PCI cards that you are installing  
in the expansion chassis. 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. You may be required to reboot before  
connecting the expansion chassis.  
NOTE  
Under Windows 2000, you MUST connect the MAGMA expansion  
chassis to your computer BEFORE installing the MAGMA CardBus  
Driver.  
MAGMA CardBus Drivers are required for Windows 2000. Follow the  
Step-by-Step Instructions included in Chapter Two: Quick Start Guide  
prior to installing the MAGMA CardBus Driver. It is important to apply  
power to the expansion chassis first, and then apply power to your  
computer.  
WARNING  
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:  
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Although you have not installed the MAGMA CardBus Driver yet, it is  
important that you answer ‘Yes’ to the above question and restart  
your computer.  
Click  
. Your computer will restart.  
After your system comes up, install the MAGMA CardBus Driver  
included on the MAGMA CardBus CD:  
PC  
Windows Install  
setup.exe  
or you can download the latest MAGMA CardBus driver from our web  
The following Question Window will appear:  
Make sure that you have a current Emergency Repair Disk prepared.  
Click  
and the following InstallShield Wizard Window will appear:  
Click  
and an Information Window will appear:  
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You should now Shut down the computer. This means, Turn off your  
computer completely.  
After you have Shut down completely, it’s time to power-up again. The  
following System Settings Change Window will appear.  
Click  
. 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.  
Verify Installation  
Go to  
Manager (make sure ‘View device by connection’ is chosen)  
ACP (BIOS)  
Start  
Settings  
Control Panel  
System  
Device  
Open  
Open PCI Bus Click the ‘+’ sign several times until  
your reach the DEC Bridge 21150 PCI to PCI Bridge. Under this entry  
you should see any hardware that is installed in the expansion chassis.  
(In the following example, there is an Adaptec AHA-2940U2U2W PCI  
SCSI Controller installed in the expansion system.)  
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MAGMA CardBus Driver installation is complete. You should now  
proceed to Step Eight in Chapter Two: Quick Start Guide.  
NOTE  
A utility called PCIScope is also useful for verification and debugging  
purposes. See Page 32 for more information.  
WARNING  
After installation of a new Microsoft Service Pak, you should always  
reinstall the MAGMA CardBus Driver.  
Windows XP Instructions  
WARNING  
You WILL be prompted to Shut Down and Reboot your system several  
times during software installation. Please be patient, each Shut Down  
and Reboot does serve a purpose and is required for correct  
installation. If you Shut Down and Reboot when requested, it may save  
you from having to make a call to MAGMA Technical Support.  
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NOTE  
Prior to installing the MAGMA CardBus Driver, you should be familiar  
with the installation procedures for the PCI cards that you are installing  
in the expansion chassis. 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. You may be required to reboot before  
connecting the expansion chassis.  
NOTE  
Under Windows XP, you MUST connect the MAGMA expansion  
chassis to your computer BEFORE installing the MAGMA CardBus  
Driver.  
MAGMA CardBus Drivers are required for Windows XP. Follow the  
Step-by-Step Instructions included in Chapter Two: Quick Start Guide  
prior to installing the MAGMA CardBus Driver. It is important to apply  
power to the expansion chassis first, and then apply power to your  
computer.  
WARNING  
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:  
WARNING  
Although you have not installed the MAGMA CardBus Driver yet, it is  
important that you answer ‘Yes’ to the above question and restart  
your computer.  
Click  
. Your computer will reboot.  
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After your system comes up, install the MAGMA CardBus Driver  
included on the MAGMA CardBus CD:  
PC  
Windows Install  
setup.exe  
or you can download the latest MAGMA CardBus driver from our web  
The following Question Window will appear:  
Make sure that you have a current Emergency Repair Disk prepared.  
Click  
and the following InstallShield Wizard Window will appear:  
Click  
and a final Information Window will appear:  
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You should now Turn off computer. This means, Shut down your  
computer completely.  
After you have Turned off computer completely, it’s time to power-up  
again. The following System Settings Change Window will appear.  
Click  
. 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.  
Verify Installation  
Go to  
System  
connection’ is chosen)  
Start  
Hardware  
Control Panel  
Device Manager (make sure ‘View device by  
ACPI Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System  
Printers and Other Hardware  
PCI Bus Click the ‘+’ sign several times until your reach the DEC  
Bridge 21150 PCI to PCI Bridge. Under this entry you should see any  
hardware that is installed in the expansion chassis. (In the following  
example, there is an ATTO PCI SCSI Controller [LSI Logic 8950U…]  
installed in the expansion system.)  
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MAGMA CardBus Driver installation is now complete. You should now  
proceed to Step Eight in Chapter Two: Quick Start Guide.  
NOTE  
A utility called PCIScope is also useful for verification and debugging  
purposes. See Page 32 for more information.  
WARNING  
After installation of a new Microsoft Service Pak, you should always  
reinstall the MAGMA CardBus Driver.  
How to Uninstall the MAGMA CardBus Driver  
Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows NT  
Go to Start  
Settings  
Control Panel  
Add/Remove Programs  
Choose either MAGMA CardBus Expansion Driver (or if you have an  
older driver loaded, it may appear as Mobility CardBus Expansion  
Driver)  
then choose Add/Remove.  
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Windows 2000 and Windows XP  
Go to Start  
Settings  
Control Panel  
Add/Remove Programs  
Choose either MAGMA CardBus Expansion Driver (or if you have an  
older driver loaded, it may appear as Mobility CardBus Expansion  
Driver)  
then choose Change/Remove.  
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PCIScope  
PCIScope is a powerful tool 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  
information about the capabilities of PCIScope and other utilities offered  
by APSoft.  
An evaluation version of PCIScope is included on the MAGMA CardBus  
CD. (You can purchase a license from APSoft for use beyond the  
evaluation period for $49.95.)  
PCIScope has proven to be extremely useful when verifying and  
debugging configurations involving a MAGMA PCI Expansion System  
under any Windows platform.  
PCIScope can provide information to you and our Technical Support  
Group such as, PCI Bus Numbering and Resource Allocation; among  
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 MAGMA Technical Support Group.  
With the MAGMA expansion chassis powered up and connected to your  
computer, load and launch the PCIScope application by double-clicking  
its icon on the MAGMA CardBus CD:  
PC  
Pc Utilities  
pciscope.exe  
or you can download the latest MAGMA CardBus Driver/Utility from our  
The PCIScope Program will be installed on your computer and a  
window similar to the one shown below will appear. (The below example  
was taken from a Compaq Armada 7400)  
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You should save this data as a *.bpd file on your computer. You may  
be requested to email this file to [email protected] if you are  
experiencing configuration problems.  
In addition, Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP users may  
also be requested to produce and email another file to  
[email protected]. This one is a *.log file. To create the *.log file,  
follow these instructions:  
1. Locate a file called dbgview.exe on the MAGMA CardBus CD.  
2. Double-click on the file dbgview.exe  
3. While the dbgview screen is open, locate and double-click on  
a file called dump.exe on the MAGMA CardBus CD.  
4. Switch back to the dbgview screen, which is now filled with  
data.  
5. Save this file and email to [email protected] upon request.  
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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).  
MAGMA offers an optional 6-foot long battery cable  
The cable provides  
(CBLCB1XLR) for use with CB1 systems.  
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 MAGMA for use with the  
CB1.  
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: 10%  
Column 2-4  
Amp Hours  
Column 1  
Desired Continuous  
Operating Hours  
12VDC*  
4.1  
8.3  
12.4  
16.5  
20.6  
24.8  
28.9  
13.2VDC*  
3.8  
7.5  
11.3  
15.0  
18.8  
22.5  
26.3  
14.4VDC*  
3.4  
6.9  
10.3  
13.8  
17.2  
20.6  
24.1  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
33.0  
30.0  
22.5  
*Typical Battery Output Voltage  
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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 10%.  
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 battery 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. If 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 14.4VDC 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.  
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