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Installation and Configuration
This chapter contains information about installing and configuring your
NI PXIe-8100 controller.
Installing the NI PXIe-8100
This section contains general installation instructions for the
NI PXIe-8100. Consult your PXI Express chassis user manual for specific
instructions and warnings.
1.
Plug in your chassis before installing the NI PXIe-8100. 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-8100 module.
2.
Remove any filler panels blocking access to the system controller slot
(Slot 1) in the chassis.
3.
Touch the metal part of the case to discharge any static electricity that
might be on your clothes or body.