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Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration
Install the Software
CPCI-GPIB/PMC-GPIB for Windows NT
After you have installed and configured the hardware, you are ready to
install the NI-488.2M software. Complete the following steps to run the
software installation program.
1.
Log onto your Windows NT system using the
account. The NI-488.2M installation program must have
Administrator
configuration registry of your system.
2.
Insert the GPIB Software for Windows NT (Setup Disk) into an
unused drive.
3.
Windows NT 3.51: Select Run... from the File menu in the Program
Manager.
Windows NT 4.0 or higher: Select Run... from the Start menu.
Type the following command into the dialog box:
x :\setup
where
is the letter of the drive containing the distribution disk
x
(usually a or b).
The software installation begins with the following screen. Although
the CPCI-GPIB and PMC-GPIB are not listed on this screen, they are
compatible with the PCI-GPIB.
Figure 2-3. NI-488.2M Software for Windows NT Installation Screen
privileges because the program modifies the
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