Hardware Installation; Installing An Ni Pcie-8361/8362 - National Instruments MXI User Manual

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Hardware Installation

Note

The PXI Platform Services software on the PXI Platform Services CD or driver CD

included with your PXI Express MXI-Express hardware is required to provide chassis and

controller identification for PXI features such as trigger routing and slot detection. The PXI

Platform Services software is also included with the NI-DAQmx and NI-VISA drivers. For

more information, refer to KnowledgeBase 3TJDONDS at

Caution

To protect both yourself and the computer from electrical hazards, your computer

should remain off until you finish installing the NI PCIe-8361/8362.

Note

The BIOS or motherboard may not support the NI PCIe-8361/8362 in a slot intended

for a graphics card.

This chapter explains how to install the MXI-Express hardware.

The following are general instructions for installing the MXI-Express

cards. Consult your computer user manual or technical reference manual

for specific instructions and warnings.

Power off your computer, but leave it plugged in while installing the

NI PCIe-8361/8362. The power cord grounds the computer and

protects it from electrical damage while you install the card.

Remove the top cover or access port to the PCI Express bus.

Select any available PCI Express expansion slot (x1 or wider).

Locate the metal bracket that covers the cut-out in the back panel of the

computer for the slot you have selected. Remove and save the

bracket-retaining screw and the bracket cover.

Touch the metal part of the power supply case inside the computer to

discharge any static electricity that might be on your clothes or body.

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