Measurement Computing Daq PC-Cards - Manual (Page 17)

Step 4 – Configure and Test the System using the Daq Configuration Applet
The Daq* Configuration applet, designed for 32-bit Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP systems, is located in the
Windows Control Panel. The applet allows you to add or remove a device and change configuration settings. The
included test utility provides feedback on the validity of current configuration settings, as well as performance
summaries.
1. Open the Daq* Configuration Applet.
a. Open the Control Panel by navigating from the Windows’ Desktop as follows:
Start Menu ⇒ Settings ⇒ Control Panel
b. From the Control Panel, double-click the Daq* Configuration icon.
2. Add the Daq PC-Card to the Device Inventory and test the hardware.
a. Select the Computer image in the Device Inventory configuration tree.
b. Click the <Add Device> button. The “Select Device Type” box will appear.
Using Daq* Configuration Device Inventory & Select Device Type to Add a Device
c. Select the Daq/112B or the Daq216B PC-Card, as applicable.
d. Click the <OK> button.
The Daq Configuration box will now show the Device Settings for the PC-Card. Verify that
the settings are correct and make changes if necessary; for example, if you have a Daq/216B
PC-Card make sure the Device Type box indicates shows that device. If desired, change the
Device Name.
Device Settings for Daq/216B
e. Click the <Apply> button, then click the “Test Hardware” tab.
f. From the “Test Hardware” tab click the <Resource Test> button.
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