National Instruments PCI-8331 User Manual
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Chapter 2
Hardware and Software Installation
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3.
Remove or open any doors or covers blocking access to the slot in
which you intend to install the PXI MXI-4.
4.
Touch the metal part of the case to discharge any static electricity that
might be on your clothes or body.
5.
Make sure the injector/ejector handle is in its downward position.
Be sure to remove all connector packaging and protective caps from
retaining screws on the module. Align the PXI MXI-4 card with the
card guides on the top and bottom of the system controller slot.
Caution
Do not raise the injector/ejector handle as you insert the PXI MXI-4 card. It will
not insert properly unless the handle is in its downward position so that it does not interfere
with the injector rail on the mainframe, as shown in Figure 2-2.
6.
Hold the handle as you slowly slide the module into the chassis until
the handle catches on the injector/ejector rail.
7.
Raise the injector/ejector handle until the module firmly seats into the
backplane receptacle connectors. The front panel of the PXI MXI-4
card should be even with the front panel of the chassis.
8.
Tighten the bracket-retaining screws on the top and bottom of the front
panel to secure the PXI MXI-4 card to the chassis.
9.
Replace or close any doors or covers to the chassis.
Figure 2-2 shows a PXI MXI-4 card just before installation in the system
controller slot of a National Instruments mainframe.