National Instruments VXI-1394 - Manual (Page 21)

Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration
© National Instruments Corporation 2-7 VXI-1394 User Manual for Windows
Some 1394 devices require different cables than others. Your kit includes
one 6-to-6-pin cable to link the VXI-1394 to your computer. Some other
devices also require a 6-to-6-pin cable for proper connection to the 1394
system. Many other devices such as camcorders, VCRs, and so on, take a
6-to-4-pin cable.
Powering on the System
1. Be sure all cables are connected securely.
2. Ensure that the VXI-1394 is powered on prior to starting the external
computer.
3. Power on the external computer.
4. If your system CMOS setup requires you to enable PCI bus
parameters, do so at this time.
Note The PCI bus usually assigns IRQs and port addresses automatically. However, in
some PC systems, you may need to manually edit the PCI bus parameters in your CMOS
setup. Refer to your computer documentation for further instructions.
5. You can now power on any external devices.
Software Configuration and Verification
Running MAX and Resman
1. Run the MAX program. You must run Resman every time the chassis
or computer power is cycled so that your application can access
devices in the VXI chassis. You can also configure MAX to run
Resman automatically at every computer startup by selecting Tools»
NI-VXI»VXI Options and selecting the appropriate checkbox.
2. After you run Resman, you are ready to use MAX to interactively
configure the National Instruments hardware in your system. Use the
right-click help for information about the various configuration
options.
After you finish configuring the system through MAX, verify the
configuration through one of the interactive control utilities. Use VIC
under NI-VXI (Start»Programs»National Instruments»VXI»NI-VXI
API»VIC) or VISAIC under NI-VISA (Start»Programs»National
Instruments»VISA»VISA Interactive Control).