INSTALLATION GUIDE
NI PXIe-8133
This document contains information about installing your NI PXIe-8133
controller in a PXI Express chassis. For complete configuration and
troubleshooting information (including information about BIOS setup,
adding RAM, and so on), see the
NI PXIe-8133 User Manual
. The manual
is in PDF format on the documentation CD included with your controller
and on the National Instruments Web site,
ni.com/manuals
.
Installing the NI PXIe-8133
This section contains general installation instructions for the
NI PXIe-8133. Consult your PXI Express chassis user manual for specific
instructions and warnings.
1.
Plug in your chassis before installing the NI PXIe-8133. The power
cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while
you install the module.
Caution
To protect both yourself and the chassis from electrical hazards, leave the chassis
powered off until you finish installing the NI PXIe-8133 module.
2.
Remove any panels blocking access to the system controller slot
(Slot 1) in the chassis.
3.
Touch the metal part of the chassis case to discharge any static
electricity that might be on your clothes or body.
4.
Remove the protective plastic covers from the four bracket-retaining
screws as shown in Figure 1.
5.
Make sure the injector/ejector handle is in its downward position.
Align the NI PXIe-8133 with the card guides on the top and bottom
of the system controller slot.
