Installing An Ni Pci Express Host Card - National Instruments PXI Express PXIe-1073 User Manual

Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration
Figure 2-2 shows how to insert the NI ExpressCard module and connect the cable.
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1 MXI-Express Cable

Installing an NI PCI Express Host Card

The following steps detail the process of installing an NI PCI Express host card. Refer to
Figure 2-3 to assist you in completing this procedure.
1. Power off your computer, but leave it plugged in while installing the NI PCI Express host
card. The power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you
install the card.
Caution
computer should remain off until you finish installing the NI PCI Express host card.
2. Remove the top cover or access port to the PCI Express bus.
3. Select any available PCI Express expansion slot (x1 or wider).
The BIOS or motherboard may not support the NI PCI Express host card in a
Note
slot intended for a graphics card.
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Figure 2-2. Installing the NI ExpressCard Module
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2 ExpressCard Slot
To protect both yourself and the computer from electrical hazards, your
3 Portable Computer