Measurement Computing DaqBoard 2000c Series rev.3.0 - Manual (Page 6)

IG-2 DaqBoard/2000c Series Installation Guide 10-17-02 1061-0940, rev 3.0
Reference Notes:
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Each DaqBoard/2000c Series Board plugs into a 5 volt, compact-PCI bus-slot located on the PC’s backplane. Note that
the 5 V compact-PCI bus-slot contains a blue key (see page 3). Consult your PC owner’s manual as needed.
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Be sure to read about the DBK cards and modules applicable to your acquisition system. Specific DBK information can
be found in on the world wide web at
http://www.daqboard.com ; and in your DBK Option Cards and Modules User’s
Manual (p/n 457-0905). After the install you can navigate to the DBK manual and other relevant electronic documents
from your desktop as follows:
Start
⇒ Programs ⇒ IOtech DaqX Software ⇒ DaqBoard 2000 Series Users
Reference Note: Adobe PDF versions of user manuals will
automatically install onto your hard drive as a part of product
support. The default location is in the Programs group, which
can be accessed from the Windows Desktop. Refer to the PDF
documentation for details regarding both hardware and software.
Note that hardcopy versions of the manuals can be ordered from
the factory.
Minimum System Requirements
PC system with Pentium ® Processor
Windows Operating System
RAM, as follows:
32 Mbytes of RAM for Windows 95/98/NT
64 Mbytes of RAM for Windows Me
64 Mbytes of RAM for Windows 2000
64 Mbytes of RAM for Windows XP
Step 1 – Install Software
IMPORTANT: Software must be installed before installing hardware.
1. Remove previous version Daq drivers, if present. You can do this through Microsoft’s Add/Remove
Programs feature.
2. Place the Data Acquisition CD into the CD-ROM drive. Wait for PC to auto-run the CD. This may
take a few moments, depending on your PC. If the CD does not auto-run, use the Desktop’s
Start/Run/Browse feature.
3. After the intro-screen appears, follow the screen prompts.
Upon completing the software installation, continue with step 2, Install Boards in available 5 Volt,
Compact-PCI Bus-slots.
Step 2 – Install Boards in available 5 Volt, Compact-PCI Bus-slots
IMPORTANT: Software must be installed before installing hardware.
IMPORTANT: Bus Mastering DMA must be Enabled .
For a DaqBoard/2000c Series board to operate properly, Bus Mastering DMA must be enabled.
Prior to installation, verify that your computer is capable of performing Bus Mastering DMA for
the applicable compact-PCI bus-slot. Note that some computers have BIOS settings that enable
[or disable] Bus Mastering DMA. If your computer has this BIOS option, ensure that Bus
Mastering DMA is Enabled on the appropriate compact-PCI bus-slot.
Refer to your PC’s owner manual for additional information regarding Bus Mastering DMA.
IMPORTANT: The Compact-PCI Bus-Slot must be keyed for 5 Volt use.
Note: The 5 Volt Key location is indicated in the first photograph on page 3.