National Instruments 6508 PCI-DIO-96 - Manual (Page 19)

© National Instruments Corporation 2-1 PCI-DIO-96 User Manual
Chapter
2
Installation and
Configuration
This chapter describes how to install and configure your PCI-DIO-96
board.
Software Installation
If you are using NI-DAQ, ComponentWorks, LabWindows/CVI, or
LabVIEW, refer to the installation instructions in your documentation
to install and configure your software.
If you are a register-level programmer, refer to Chapter 5, Register Map
and Description, and Chapter 6, Programming, of this manual.
Hardware Installation
The PCI-DIO-96 can be installed in any unused PCI expansion slot in
your computer.
The following are general installation instructions. Consult your
computer user manual or technical reference manual for specific
instructions and warnings.
1. Turn off your computer.
2. Remove the top cover or access port to the I/O channel.
3. Remove the expansion slot cover on the back panel of the
computer.
4. Insert the PCI-DIO-96 in an unused 5 V PCI slot. The fit may be
tight, but do not force the board into place.
5. Screw the PCI-DIO-96 mounting bracket to the back panel rail of
the computer, or use the slot side tabs, if available, to secure the
PCI-DIO-96 in place.
6. Replace the computer cover.
The PCI-DIO-96 board is installed. You are now ready to configure
your hardware.