NI High-Speed Digitizers Getting Started Guide
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PCI Devices
To install a PCI device, complete the following steps:
1. Power off and unplug the PC.
2. Remove the PC cover.
3. Insert the device into an open PCI slot as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3.
PCI Installation
Tip
To maximize airflow and extend the life of the PCI device,
leave any adjacent PCI slots empty.
(NI PCI-5911)
When you install the NI PCI-5911, verify that the BNC
connector is centered in the metal frame of the chassis, as shown in Figure 4.
Signal degradation can occur if the outer shell of the BNC connector touches
the computer chassis. To minimize noise, do not allow the shell of the
BNC connector to touch or lie near the metal on the PC.
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NI PCI Device
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PCI Slot
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PC
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