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How to Use the Documentation Set.................................................................................. ix
Organization of This Manual ............................................................................................ ix
Conventions Used in This Manual ................................................................................... x
Related Documentation .................................................................................................... x
Customer Communication ................................................................................................ xi
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What You Need to Get Started ...................................................................................... 1-1
Optional Equipment ....................................................................................................... 1-2
Optional Software .......................................................................................................... 1-3
Chapter 2
Step 1. Unpack the SB-MXI and VXI-MXI .................................................................. 2-1
Step 2. Install the SB-MXI Hardware ............................................................................ 2-2
Step 3. Configure the VXI-MXI Hardware ................................................................... 2-4
Front Panel Features........................................................................................... 2-6
Removing the Metal Enclosure .......................................................................... 2-6
VXIbus Slot 0..................................................................................................... 2-6
VMEbus BTO .................................................................................................... 2-9
VXI Logical Address ......................................................................................... 2-9
VMEbus Request Level Selection ..................................................................... 2-11
Step 4. Install the VXI-MXI Hardware .......................................................................... 2-12
Step 5. Connect the MXIbus Cable ................................................................................ 2-13
Nonpolarized Cables .......................................................................................... 2-13
Polarized Cables ................................................................................................. 2-14
Chapter 3
NI-VXI Software Overview ........................................................................................... 3-1
Main Programs and Files ................................................................................... 3-1
Additional Programs and Files ........................................................................... 3-2
Installing and Loading the NI-VXI Software for Solaris 1.x ......................................... 3-3
Installing the NI-VXI Software for Solaris 1.x .................................................. 3-3
Loading the NI-VXI Driver for Solaris 1.x........................................................ 3-3
Unloading the NI-VXI Driver for Solaris 1.x .................................................... 3-4
Installing and Loading the NI-VXI Software for Solaris 2.x ......................................... 3-5
Upgrading from NI-VXI Version 1.0 for Solaris 2.x ......................................... 3-5
Installing the NI-VXI Software for Solaris 2.x .................................................. 3-6
Special Note for Users of Solaris 2.2 or Lower ................................................. 3-6
Loading the NI-VXI Driver for Solaris 2.x........................................................ 3-6
Unloading the NI-VXI Driver for Solaris 2.x .................................................... 3-7
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