Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration
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PXI-GPIB/PMC-GPIB for Windows NT
4.
Configure your PXI-GPIB or PMC-GPIB interface:
a.
Click on the Configure button to bring up the PCI-GPIB
Configuration dialog box, as shown in Figure 2-4.
Figure 2-4.
PCI-GPIB Configuration Dialog Box
b.
In the Serial Number drop-down list, select the appropriate serial
number.
c.
Click on the OK button.
d.
In the GPIB Configuration dialog box, click on the OK button to
save your changes and exit the utility.
e.
In the Restart the GPIB Software? dialog box, click on the Yes
button.
5.
(Optional) Configure the GPIB software settings:
a.
Select Start»Settings»Control Panel and double-click on the
GPIB icon.
b.
You can configure additional items, such as the GPIB primary
address or I/O timeout, but they are normally configured at run
time by your application program. To examine or edit a setting,
double-click on its name. You can use the online help if you have
any questions. For more information about GPIB Configuration
utility options, refer to the GPIB User Manual for Windows 95
and Windows NT or use the online help.
c.
To save your changes and exit the utility, click on the OK button.
To discard the changes and exit the utility, click on the Cancel
button.
After you install and configure the GPIB software, you should verify the
installation. Continue to the next chapter, Chapter 3,
