Software Installation
Chapter 3
GPIB-PCII/IIA for Graphics
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Note:
If you want to change the default file names and installation
settings of the
INSTALL
program, refer to Appendix C,
Interactive Software Installation, for information on running the
interactive version of
INSTALL
.
Complete the following steps to run the quick version of
INSTALL
.
1.
Insert the NI-488.2 distribution diskette into an unused drive.
2.
Install the software by entering the following command:
x: install/qw
where
x
is the letter of the drive containing the distribution diskette
(this letter is usually
A
or
B
).
INSTALL
copies the NI-488.2 software files to the directory
C:\GPIB-PCW
and automatically runs the GPIB-PCII/IIA hardware
diagnostic program,
IBDIAG
.
IBDIAG
confirms that the hardware is
functioning properly, and verifies that the software configuration
settings are set correctly.
If
IBDIAG
returns an error message, check the GPIB-PCII/IIA to
ensure that it is not connected to a GPIB cable.
IBDIAG
may not
function properly if a cable is connected to the GPIB-PCII/IIA.
If
IBDIAG
still returns an error message, you may need to check the
hardware configuration switch and jumper settings. Refer to Verifying
the Hardware Configuration Settings in Appendix C, Hardware and
Software Configuration, for information on the GPIB-PCII/IIA
hardware configuration settings.
3.
Restart your computer.
Step 2. Set Up the Windows Applications
To set up the NI-488.2 Windows applications, complete the following steps:
1.
Run Windows Setup in the Main window.
2.
Select Set Up Applications from the Options pull-down menu.
