National Instruments VXI-USB - Manual (Page 17)

Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration
VXI-USB User Manual 2-4 ni.com
For information about the software, including optional settings, use MAX
and its online help. Use the Windows Start menu to open the program
group for National Instruments, launch MAX, and select Help»Help
Topics.
Installing the Hardware
This section summarizes how to install your VXI-USB hardware. Your kit
contains a VXI-USB interface module.
Caution To guard against electrostatic discharge, touch the antistatic plastic packages to a
metal part of your computer or chassis before removing the boards from their packages.
Your computer or chassis should be plugged in but powered off.
Figure 2-2 shows a system that includes a USB 2.0-equipped computer, a
VXI-USB, and USB devices.
Figure 2-2. USB System
1 External Computer
2 Connections to Other USB Devices
3 VXI Mainframe
4 VXI-USB in Slot 0
5 USB Cables
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