Unpacking the pc-card-dac08, Installing the software, Installing the pc-card-dac08 – Measurement Computing PC-CARD-DAC08 User Manual
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PC-CARD-DAC08 User's Guide
Installing the PC-CARD-DAC08
Unpacking the PC-CARD-DAC08
As with any electronic device, you should take care while handling to avoid damage from static
electricity. Before removing the PC-CARD-DAC08 from its packaging, ground yourself using a wrist strap or
by simply touching the computer chassis or other grounded object to eliminate any stored static charge.
If any components are missing or damaged, notify Measurement Computing Corporation immediately by
phone, fax, or e-mail:
Phone: 508-946-5100 and follow the instructions for reaching Tech Support.
Fax: 508-946-9500 to the attention of Tech Support
Email:
Installing the software
Refer to the Quick Start Guide for instructions on installing the software on the Measurement Computing Data
Acquisition Software CD. This booklet is available in PDF at
.
Installing the PC-CARD-DAC08
The PC-CARD-DAC08 board is completely plug-and-play. There are no switches or jumpers to set. To install
your board, follow the steps below.
Install the MCC DAQ software before you install your board
The driver needed to run your board is installed with the MCC DAQ software. Therefore, you need to install
the MCC DAQ software before you install your board. Refer to the Quick Start Guide for instructions on
installing the software.
To install your PC-Card, do the following:
Insert the card into a free PC Card/PCMCIA type II or III slot. You do not have to turn the computer off.
The system is designed for power-on installation. You should hear an insertion beep when you insert the
card.
Windows automatically detects, recognizes, and configures the PC-CARD. To verify that the card is
recognized, go to Control Panel\System\Device Manager and the card should now appear under "DAS
Component."
If the PC-CARD-DAC08 is not detected by Windows
If the PCMCIA drivers are not already loaded on the PC, you are prompted for the disk containing this file. The
MCC DAQ software contains this file. If required, insert the Measurement Computing Data Acquisition
Software CD and click
OK
. The card should be detected by Windows and you should hear an insertion beep.
If the card is not detected by Windows and you are not prompted for a driver after inserting the card, check that
your computer's 32-bit PCMCIA drivers are enabled. If they are not, enable them, restart your computer and
then repeat the installation procedure.
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