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Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration
Figure 2-2 shows how to insert the NI ExpressCard module and connect the cable.
Figure 2-2.
Installing the NI ExpressCard Module
Installing an NI PCI Express Host Card
The following steps detail the process of installing an NI PCI Express host card. Refer to
Figure 2-3 to assist you in completing this procedure.
1.
Power off your computer, but leave it plugged in while installing the NI PCI Express host
card. The power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you
install the card.
Caution
To protect both yourself and the computer from electrical hazards, your
computer should remain off until you finish installing the NI PCI Express host card.
2.
Remove the top cover or access port to the PCI Express bus.
3.
Select any available PCI Express expansion slot (x1 or wider).
Note
The BIOS or motherboard may not support the NI PCI Express host card in a
slot intended for a graphics card.
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MXI-Express Cable
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ExpressCard Slot
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Portable Computer
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