Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration
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National Instruments
2-5
MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual
Figure 2-2.
Removing the Standard Bracket from the NI PCIe-8381
Caution
When removing the bracket, be careful not to remove or lose the EMI gasket on
the cable receptacle connector housing.
2.
Fit the low-profile bracket onto the NI PCIe-8381. Note that the
two mounting tabs that the screws thread into rest against the
back
side
of the card for the low-profile bracket. Ensure that the front bracket
LED bulb is situated in the display hole correctly.
3.
Align the mounting holes on the card with the threaded holes on the
mounting tabs of the bracket, and insert the screws from the
front
side.
4.
Tighten each screw to a maximum torque of 3.6 lb · in. (0.407 N · m).
1
S
t
a
nd
a
rd Height Br
a
cket
2
EMI G
as
ket
3
4-40
×
3/16 in. Phillip
s
He
a
d
S
crew
s
(x2)
4
Front
S
ide of C
a
rd
5
Connector
S
hield
6
LED
s
7
Br
a
cket Hole
s
for LED
s
8
Br
a
cket Hole for Connector
S
hield
5
4
6
8
7
1
3
2
