National Instruments NI-488TM - Manual

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INSTALLATION GUIDE
PCI/PXI E
THERNET
A
DAPTERS
National Instruments offers several Ethernet adapters based on the Intel
82559-compatible Ethernet controller.
This document explains how to install and troubleshoot the Ethernet drivers
for your PCI/PXI board. Some boards also contain additional functionality,
for example, GPIB. Refer to the documentation that came with your kit to
install the software for the other functionality.
Installing Your PCI Board
Note If you are replacing an existing Ethernet adapter with the PCI Ethernet adapter in
Windows 95, refer to Removing an Existing Adapter in Windows 95 .
Complete the following instructions to install the Ethernet adapter.
1. Shut down Windows if it is running by clicking Start»Shut Down.
2. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord.
3. Remove the cover to give yourself access to the expansion slots.
4. Choose an empty PCI slot and remove the slot cover by unscrewing the
screw that secures it.
5. Insert the adapter into the PCI slot and push until it is firmly seated.
Reinstall the screw you removed in step 4.
6. Replace the cover and plug in the power cord.
Installing Your PXI Board
Note If you are replacing an existing Ethernet adapter with the PXI Ethernet adapter in
Windows 95, refer to Removing an Existing Adapter in Windows 95 .
Complete the following instructions to install the Ethernet adapter.
1. Shut down Windows if it is running by clicking Start»Shut Down.
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