National Instruments NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion - Manual (Page 6)

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Contents
Chapter 1
Introduction
Functional Overview......................................................................................................1-1
Functional Unit Descriptions...........................................................................1-2
CardBus Connector ...........................................................................1-2
StarFabric Bridge ..............................................................................1-2
RJ-45 Connector ...............................................................................1-3
NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Cable Options ..........................................1-3
Before Installation..........................................................................................................1-3
Parts List..........................................................................................................1-4
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge .....................................................1-4
NI PXI-8310 Overview..................................................................................................1-5
Chapter 2
Hardware and Software Installation
Installation Instructions..................................................................................................2-1
Install the Software Driver ..............................................................................2-1
Windows 2000/XP (Without XP Service Pack 2) ............................2-2
Windows XP (With Service Pack 2).................................................2-2
Install the PXI Cards .......................................................................................2-4
Attach the PXI Expansion Cables ...................................................................2-4
Install the NI CardBus-8310............................................................................2-5
Powering Up....................................................................................................2-5
Verifying the Installation.................................................................................2-8
Powering Down ...............................................................................................2-9
Running the System.........................................................................................2-10
Uninstalling the NI CardBus-8310 Driver ......................................................2-10
Additional Notes ............................................................................................................2-10
System Hierarchy ............................................................................................2-10
System Boot.....................................................................................................2-11
NI Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) ..........................................2-11
Appendix A
PCIScope
Overview........................................................................................................................A-1