National Instruments NI PCIe-8360 - Manual (Page 12)

© National Instruments Corporation 2-1 MXI-Express Series User Manual
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Hardware Installation
This chapter explains how to install the MXI-Express hardware.
Hardware Installation
The following are general instructions for installing the MXI-Express
cards. Consult your computer user manual or technical reference manual
for specific instructions and warnings.
Note The software for your MXI-Express kit is included with the current NI driver CD,
and is installed with the PXI platform software included as part of NI-VISA and other
NI driver software products.
Installing an NI PCIe-8360
1. Power off your computer, but leave it plugged in while installing the
NI PCIe-8360. The power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from
electrical damage while you install the card.
Caution To protect both yourself and the computer from electrical hazards, your computer
should remain off until you finish installing the NI PCIe-8360.
2. Remove the top cover or access port to the PCI Express bus.
3. Select any available PCI Express expansion slot (x1 or wider).
Note The BIOS or motherboard may not support the NI PCIe-8360 in a slot intended for
a graphics card.
4. Locate the metal bracket that covers the cut-out in the back panel of the
computer for the slot you have selected. Remove and save the
bracket-retaining screw and the bracket cover.
5. Touch the metal part of the power supply case inside the computer to
discharge any static electricity that might be on your clothes or body.