Step 1. Install The Application Software And Driver - National Instruments NI FlexRIO PXIe-79 R Series Installation Manual

Refer to Step 1. Install the Application Software and Driver for more information about
NI FlexRIO software support.
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One of the following chassis:
– PXI/CompactPCI chassis
– PXI Express/CompactPCI Express chassis
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One of the following controllers:
– PXI/CompactPCI embedded controller
– PXI Express/CompactPCI Express embedded controller
– MXI kit and a PC
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One of the following operating systems:
– Windows 7
– Windows Vista
– Windows XP Pro x32 Service Pack 1 or 2
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At least one cable for connecting signals to the NI FlexRIO device. Refer to your adapter
module documentation for a list of applicable cables and accessories for your NI FlexRIO
system.

Step 1. Install the Application Software and Driver

Before installing your hardware, you must install the application software and instrument driver.
Visit
ni.com/info
minimum software versions you need for your device. Install the software in the following order:
1. LabVIEW—Refer to the LabVIEW Release Notes for installation instructions for
LabVIEW and system requirements for the LabVIEW software. Refer to the LabVIEW
Upgrade Notes for additional information about upgrading to the most recent version of
LabVIEW for Windows.
Documentation for LabVIEW is available by selecting Start»All Programs»National
Instruments»LabVIEW»LabVIEW Manuals.
2. LabVIEW FPGA Module—Refer to the LabVIEW FPGA Module Release and Upgrade
Notes for installation instructions and information about getting started with the LabVIEW
FPGA Module.
Documentation for the LabVIEW FPGA Module is available by selecting Start»
All Programs»National Instruments»LabVIEW»LabVIEW Manuals.
3. (Optional) LabVIEW Real-Time Module—Refer to the LabVIEW Real-Time Module
Release and Upgrade Notes for system requirements, installation instructions, and
additional information about using the LabVIEW Real-Time Module.
NI-RIO—Refer to the NI-RIO Readme on the NI-RIO installation media for system
4.
requirements and installation instructions for the NI-RIO driver.
Documentation for the NI-RIO driver software is available by selecting Start»
All Programs»National Instruments»NI-RIO.
NI FlexRIO FPGA Module Installation Guide
and enter
rdsoftwareversion
as the Info Code to determine which
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