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Set Up Your MXI-Express for PXI Express System
Note
The PXI Platform Services software on the
PXI Platform Services
CD or NI driver
CD included with your kit is required to provide additional PXI features such as chassis
and controller identification, trigger routing, and slot detection. The PXI Platform Services
software is also included with the NI-DAQmx and NI-VISA drivers that are included on
the
NI Device Drivers
DVD or found at the
ni.com/updates
website.
Installing an NI PCIe-8371/8372
Complete the following steps to install the NI PCIe-8371/8372 in your
computer.
1.
Power off your computer.
Caution
To protect both yourself and the computer from electrical hazards, your computer
should remain off until you finish installing the NI PCIe-8371/8372.
2.
Remove the top cover or access port to the PCI Express expansion
slots.
3.
Touch the metal part of the power supply case inside the computer to
discharge any static electricity that might be on your clothes or body.
4.
Unplug the computer and wait 30 seconds to allow the energy stored
in the computer’s power supply to fully dissipate.
5.
Select any available PCI Express expansion slot (x4 or wider).
Note
Using a PCI Express slot wider than x4 may result in negotiation down to x1 width,
which will reduce throughput performance.
Note
The BIOS or motherboard may not support the NI PCIe-8371/8372 in a slot intended
for a graphics card.
Note
Not all PCI Express expansion slots that have x4 or wider physical connectors are
electrically capable of x4 PCI Express operation. Check with the motherboard
manufacturer to verify that the slot is capable of x4 PCI Express operation.
6.
Unpack the NI PCIe-8371/8372 following proper ESD precautions
described in the
Unpacking
section.
7.
Line up the NI PCIe-8371/8372 with the slot on the back panel. Slowly
lower the NI PCIe-8371/8372 until its card-edge connector is resting
on the expansion slot receptacle. Using slow, evenly distributed
pressure, press the NI PCIe-8371/8372 straight down until it seats in
the expansion slot, as shown in Figure 1.
8.
Secure the NI PCIe-8371/8372 to the back panel rail using a bracket
retaining screw.
9.
Replace the computer cover.
