Getting Started with the NI PCIe-8233
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Installing
The following are general instructions for installation. Refer to the
documentation provided by your computer manufacturer for
specific instructions and warnings.
1. Power off and unplug the computer.
Caution
To protect yourself and the hardware from
electrical hazards, the computer
must
remain unplugged
until the installation is complete.
2. Remove the computer cover to expose the expansion slots.
Caution
Installing a PCIe device into any non-PCIe slot
can damage both the computer motherboard and the
device. If you are unsure of the difference between
connector types, do not install the device. Refer to the
documentation provided by your computer manufacturer
to determine the correct slot in which to install the device.
3. Touch a metal part of the computer to discharge any static
electricity that might be on your clothes or body. Static
electricity can damage the device.
