Chapter 2
Setup
PCI-Based MXI-2 Interface for Windows
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Installing the Software
This section describes how to install the 32-bit NI-VXI/NI-VISA software.
Please carefully read these directions along with any messages on the
screen before making your selections.
You can quit the Setup program at any time by clicking the
Cancel
button.
Setup is an interactive, self-guiding program that installs the
NI-VXI/NI-VISA software and configures your system to use the software
with the PCI-MXI-2, PCI-MXI-2 Universal, or PXI-8320. Follow these
steps to complete the installation:
1.
Insert the CD-ROM labeled
NI-VXI/NI-VISA for Windows Ver. 3.3
.
The setup program should run automatically.
2.
Click the
Next
button at the Welcome screen to start the installation
and accept the license agreement.
Note
If Setup detects an earlier version of the NI-VXI software, it prompts you to remove
it. Setup can quit so you can uninstall the old software or install the new version over the
previous version.
Caution
If you want to keep the manufacturer/model name tables or the VME device
configuration from a previous installation, be sure to back them up before starting Setup.
3.
Select the destination folders for the files being installed.
4.
Select the type of installation from the Select Installation Type screen.
•
Typical
setup is the fastest and simplest installation option.
This option installs all the NI-VXI/NI-VISA software without
prompting you to make any further choices.
•
Custom
setup gives you control over which files and utilities you
want installed on your system. This option is recommended for
advanced users.
5.
Click the
Next
button to begin the installation.
Setup now copies the necessary files to your hard drive and creates program
icons.
