Pci-783X R Installation - National Instruments PXI-7830R Getting Started

PCI-783x R Installation

Note You must install the software before installing the hardware. For software
installation instructions, refer to the
Caution To protect both yourself and the computer from electrical hazards, the computer
must remain off and unplugged until the PCI-783xR is completely installed.
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6. Screw the front panel of the PXI-783xR to the front panel mounting
rails of the chassis.
7. Visually verify the installation. Make sure the PXI-783xR is not
touching other devices or components and that the PXI-783xR is fully
inserted into the slot.
8. Plug in and power on the PXI or CompactPCI chassis.
You can install the PCI-783xR in any available PCI expansion slot in the
computer. To achieve the best noise performance, leave as much room as
possible between the PCI-783xR and other boards.
Complete the following instructions to install the PCI-783xR:
Installing Software
1. Power off and unplug the computer.
2. Remove the computer cover. Make sure there are no lit LEDs on the
motherboard. Wait for any lit LEDs to go out before continuing the
installation.
3. 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.
4. Locate the metal bracket that covers the cut-out in the back panel
of the chassis for the slot you have selected. Remove and save the
bracket-retaining screw and the bracket cover.
5. Align the PCI-783xR card-edge connector with the expansion
slot receptacle. Using slow, evenly distributed pressure, press the
PCI-783xR straight down until it seats in the expansion slot.
6. Reinstall the bracket-retaining screw to secure the PCI-783xR to the
back panel rail.
7. Visually verify the installation.
8. Replace the computer cover, and plug the computer in.
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9 Getting Started with the NI 783xR