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INSTALLATION GUIDE
VXI-MXI-Express Series
What You Need to Get Started
Installing the Software
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Some x16 slots may not work correctly with MXI-Express adapters.
This document describes how to set up and configure the
VXI-MXI-Express Series controller.
To set up and use the VXI-MXI-Express Series controller interface kit, you
need the following items:
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A host computer with an available PCI Express slot
Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating system
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A PCI Express or ExpressCard to MXI-Express interface card
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A VXIbus mainframe
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A VXI-MXI-Express Series controller
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A x1 MXI-Express cable
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The National Instruments NI-VXI driver software CD
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This document
Use the Setup program that came with your NI-VXI/NI-VISA software
to install the entire software package or a software update, or to reinstall
software in the event that your files were accidentally erased. Some of
the utilities rely on the LabWindows™/CVI™ Run-Time Engine. This
software is installed, if necessary, during the NI-VXI/NI-VISA installation.
Depending on the type of installation you choose, you may need up to
500 MB of free space on your hard drive to accommodate the NI-VXI and
NI-VISA software.
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running the
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Page 1: Installation Guide
VXI-MXI-Express Series This document describes how to set up and configure the VXI-MXI-Express Series controller. What You Need to Get Started To set up and use the VXI-MXI-Express Series controller interface kit, you need the following items: ❑ ❑ ❑... - Page 2 If you have a previous version of the NI-VXI software installed, Setup installs the new version over the previous version. VXI-MXI-Express Series Installation Guide Insert the CD. When prompted, select Install NI-VXI from the menu. If no menu appears when the CD is inserted: Select Start»Run and enter the following text, where...
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Page 3: Completing The Software Installation
If you save and restore the TBL files from an older version of NI-VXI, the software Note will use TBL files that do not have the latest updates from National Instruments and may not include recent hardware releases. If you added additional manufacturer or model names to your TBL files, we recommend merging those changes with the latest updates included with this version of NI-VXI, so that all your devices are properly identified. - Page 4 The default shipping configuration is that the card auto-detects if it is in Slot 0. To install the VXI-MXI-Express Series controller in Slot 0 of your VXI chassis, complete the following steps. The VXI system controllers operate certain VXI lines as required for VXI systems.
- Page 5 Figure 1. Reinstall the bracket-retaining mechanism to secure the NI PCIe-8361/NI PCIe-8362 to the back panel rail. Replace the computer cover. Figure 1. Installing the NI PCIe-8361/NI PCIe-8362 3 PCI Express Slot VXI-MXI-Express Series Installation Guide...
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Page 6: Connecting Cables
Note ExpressCard-8360 prior to installing it into the host computer. Connecting Cables Connect the x1 MXI-Express cable to the VXI-MXI-Express Series controller and then to the x1 MXI-Express host adapter in the host computer. Figure 2 shows a system that includes a PCI Express-based host computer and a VXI-MXI-Express Series controller. -
Page 7: Software Configuration And Verification
VXI chassis. You can also configure MAX to run Resman automatically at every computer startup by selecting Tools»NI-VXI»VXI Options from the menu and selecting the appropriate checkbox. VXI-MXI-Express Series Installation Guide... - Page 8 Instruments trademarks. Other product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies. For patents covering National Instruments products, refer to the appropriate location: Help»Patents in your software, the patents.txt file on your CD, or ni.com/patents.
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