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PCI-Based MXI-2 Interface for Windows
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Setup
This chapter contains the instructions to set up the VXI or VME system
using the MXI-2 hardware and NI-VXI/NI-VISA software.
Configuring the Hardware
This section contains basic information about configuring the MXI-2
hardware.
Note
Install the NI-VXI software for Windows first, followed by the hardware.
The default settings for the MXI-2 hardware are acceptable for most typical
applications. Refer to Appendix A,
, for a complete listing
of the hardware and software default settings.
The
MXI-2 Configuration Reference Manual
fully describes the
configuration and installation of each MXI-2 board discussed in this getting
started manual. Refer to the
MXI-2 Configuration Reference Manual
if you
want to try a different hardware configuration or want more information on
a particular setting.
Use the MAX utility in NI-VXI/NI-VISA to change PCI-MXI-2,
PCI-MXI-2 Universal, or PXI-8320 configuration settings. For information
on the software, including optional settings, use MAX and MAX help.
Access MAX from the MAX icon on the desktop. To access the MAX help,
open the Help menu and select
Help Topics
.
Installing the Hardware
This section describes how to install the MXI-2 hardware.
Installing Your PCI-Based MXI-2 Interface
You received either a PCI-MXI-2, PCI-MXI-2 Universal, or PXI-8320 in
your kit.
