Neuropixels Hardware - imec NEUROPIXELS 1.0 HD User Manual

4.1.3

Neuropixels Hardware

All Neuropixels system hardware is delivered preconfigured by imec. No further configuration
is required. An update procedure is available for the PXIe acquisition module in case an
update of the FPGA firmware code is required. The full procedure to update the FPGA
firmware is described on the website of
4.1.3.1 PXIe Acquisition Module
Continue with the steps below to install the PXIe acquisition module into the chassis:
14. Ensure the PXIe chassis and host PC are still powered off.
15. Identify a valid PXIe slot in the chassis and remove the filler panel. The slot type
on the chassis can be identified by symbols next to the slot number, as shown in
Figure 19. The PXIe acquisition module must be inserted into a 'PXIe Peripheral
Slot', 'Hybrid Peripheral Slot' or 'PXIe System Timing Slot'.
16. Follow the same steps 3-5 as above.
17. Power on first the PXIe chassis and then the host computer (in this sequence).
The global status LED on your PXIe acquisition module should switch from red to
green as shown in Figure 24. The 'LINK' status LED of the remote controller will
also turn green.
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Figure 23: NI PCIe-8398 board plugged into the PC.
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