Setting Up Your Fiber-Optic MXI-Express for PXI Express
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Unpacking
Your PXI Express Fiber-Optic MXI-Express cards are shipped in antistatic
packages to prevent electrostatic damage (ESD) to the devices. ESD can
damage several components on the device.
Caution
Never
touch the exposed pins of connectors. Doing so may damage the device.
To avoid such damage in handling the device, take the following
precautions:
•
Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded
object.
•
Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer case
before removing the device from the package.
Remove the device
from the package and inspect the device
for loose
components or any sign of damage. Notify NI if the device
appears
damaged in any way. Do
not
install a damaged device
into the computer
or PXI Express/CompactPCI Express chassis.
Store the device in the antistatic envelope when not in use.
Installing an NI PCIe-8375
Complete the following steps to install the NI PCIe-8375 in your computer.
1.
Power down the computer and remove the top cover to have access to
the PCI Express expansion slots.
2.
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.
Adhere to proper ESD precautions described in the
Unpacking
section.
3.
Unplug the computer.
Caution
To protect both yourself and the computer from electrical hazards, your computer
should remain off until you finish installing the NI PCIe-8375.
4.
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.
Note
The BIOS or motherboard may not support the NI PCIe-8375 in a slot intended for
a graphics card.
