Measurement Computing Data Translation DT3034, User Manual

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Chapter 2
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Loading the Device Driver
To load the DT3034 device driver in:
• Windows XP, follow the steps on page 30 .
• Windows Vista, follow the steps on page 31 .
• Windows 7, follow the steps on page 31 .
Windows XP
Once you have installed the software from the Data Acquisition OMNI CD, installed a DT3034
board, and powered up the host computer, the New Hardware Found dialog box appears. Do
the following to load the device driver in Windows XP:
1. Click Next .
2. Click Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended) .
3. Click Specify a location , and click Next .
4. Browse to Windows\Inf\DT3034.Inf, and then click Open .
5. Click OK .
6. Click Next .
The files are copied .
7. Click Finish .
8. Open the Control Panel.
9. Double-click the Open Layers Control Panel icon.
10. Select the DT3034 board to configure, and then click Advanced .
By default, the prompt “Handles Overloaded Bus?” is checked.
11. If you are using an Optiplex computer or experience timing problems with your DT3034
board, uncheck this box.
12. When you are finished, click Close .
Once you have finished loading the device driver, perform the steps in Chapter 3 starting on
page 33 to attach and configure the screw terminal panel.