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1014/NI-488M/Motorola UNIX
Preface
This manual contains instructions for installing and configuring the
National Instruments GPIB-1014 series interface boards and the NI-488M
multitasking software for use with the Motorola UNIX Operating System.
This manual is meant to be used with the National Instruments IEEE 488
Multitasking UNIX Device Driver reference (NI-488M Software Reference
Manual, part number 320062-01).
The material in this manual is for users who have extensive knowledge of
the Motorola UNIX operating system and have super-user privilege. This
manual also assumes that the user has already received a GPIB-1014 series
interface board along with a user manual.
Organization of This Manual
This manual is organized as follows:
Chapter 1, Introduction , briefly describes the GPIB-1014 series interface
boards and the NI-488M software, and lists the contents of your NI-488M
kit and optional equipment.
Chapter 2, Installation and Configuration, lists all the files located on the
distribution medium, and contains step-by-step instructions for configuring
and installing the NI-488M software and GPIB-1014 series interface boards,
and verifying the software installation.
Appendix A, Troubleshooting, suggests areas to check if you still have
problems installing the GPIB-1014 series boards and/or the NI-488M
software after following the procedures described in Chapter 2, Installation
and Configuration.
Appendix B, Customer Communication, contains forms for you to complete
to facilitate communication with National Instruments concerning our
products.
