Unpacking The Kit; Verifying The Kit Contents; Installing Software On The Host Computer - National Instruments PCIe-7856 Getting Started Manual

Unpacking the Kit

Notice To prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging the device, ground
yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object, such as your
computer chassis.
1. Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis.
2. Remove the device from the package and inspect the device for loose components or any
other sign of damage.
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3. Unpack any other items and documentation from the kit.
Store the device in the antistatic package when the device is not in use.

Verifying the Kit Contents

Verify that the following items are included in the PCIe-7856 kit.
1. Hardware
2. NI-RIO Media
3. Getting Started Guide

Installing Software on the Host Computer

Before using the PCIe-7856, you must install the following application software and device
drivers on the host computer.
1. LabVIEW 2018 SP1 or later
2. LabVIEW FPGA Module 2018 or later
3. NI R Series Multifunction RIO Device Drivers January 2019 or later
Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.
Do not install a device if it appears damaged in any way.
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