Hardware installation, Hardware installation -2 – National Instruments PCI-6023E User Manual
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Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration
PCI-6023E/6024E/6025E User Manual
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You can modify data acquisition-related configuration settings, such as
analog input range and mode, through application level software. Refer to
Chapter 3,
, for more information about the various
settings available for your board. These settings are changed and
configured through software after you install your board.
Hardware Installation
Note
Install your software before you install your board.
After installing your software, you are ready to install your hardware. Your
board will fit in any 5 V PCI expansion slot in your computer. However, to
achieve best noise performance, leave as much room as possible between
your board and other devices. The following are general installation
instructions. Consult your computer user manual or technical reference
manual for specific instructions and warnings.
1.
Write down your board’s serial number in the
PCI-6023E/6024E/6025E Hardware and Software
Configuration Form
in Appendix D,
, of
this manual.
2.
Turn off and unplug your computer.
3.
Remove the top cover of your computer.
4.
Remove the expansion slot cover on the back panel of the computer.
5.
Insert the board into a 5 V PCI slot. Gently rock the board to ease it
into place. It may be a tight fit, but do not force the board into place.
6.
Screw the mounting bracket of the board to the back panel rail of the
computer.
7.
Replace the top cover of your computer.
8.
Plug in and turn on your computer.
The board is installed. You are now ready to configure your software. Refer
to your software documentation for configuration instructions.
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