PCIe Expansion System User's Manual

MAGMA

Installing Double-Wide PCIe Video Cards

Double-wide PCIe video cards require special attention when being

installed into the EB2 chassis. Not only do they require proper cooling,

but we must also ensure adequate power for them to operate optimally.

After verifying that the built-in power supply can adequately power the

video card, connect it into the lower PCIe slot and be sure to connect

the appropriate auxiliary power connector to the card as follows:

IMPORTANT

Double-wide video cards require

proper air circulation in order to

remain cool. For that purpose

the chassis has a special

ventilation cutout behind the

cards’ fan. Blocking it from the

outside should therefore be

avoided whenever possible.

Connect the auxiliary power

connector here.

In any case of discrepancies

between the sample card

shown here and the one to be

installed, please follow the

card vendors’ installation

instructions.