Software Installation And Configuration; Installation; Configuring Your System - National Instruments MXI-Express x1 Series User Manual

Chapter 3 Installation and Configuration

Software Installation and Configuration

Installation

MXI-Express x1 is based on PCI Express technology, using PCI Express switches and/or
bridges to enable control of a PXI or PXI Express chassis from a PC or laptop with an available
PCI, PCI Express, or ExpressCard slot. This technology will be recognized as a collection of
PCI-to-PCI bridges to the operating system, and should automatically have CompactPCI support
without any additional software.
For full PXI/PXI Express functionality such as chassis and controller
Note
identification, trigger routing, and slot detection, install the PXI Platform Services
software included with your kit. This software also can be found at
updates
For operating system support, refer to the KnowledgeBase 53399AQ7, PXI Platform Services
Operating System Support, at

Configuring Your System

The following requires the PXI Platform Services software and
Note
Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX), included on your PXI Platform
Services CD or your driver CD.
For information on configuring your system in MAX, open MAX and navigate to Help»
Help Topics»PXI.
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by searching for PXI Platform Services.
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