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Chapter 3
Installation and Configuration
Software Installation and Configuration
Installation
MXI-Express x1 is based on PCI Express technology, using PCI Express switches and/or
bridges to enable control of a PXI or PXI Express chassis from a PC or laptop with an available
PCI, PCI Express, or ExpressCard slot. This technology will be recognized as a collection of
PCI-to-PCI bridges to the operating system, and should automatically have CompactPCI support
without any additional software.
Note
For full PXI/PXI Express functionality such as chassis and controller
identification, trigger routing, and slot detection, install the PXI Platform Services
software included with your kit. This software also can be found at
ni.com/
updates
by searching for
PXI Platform Services
.
For operating system support, refer to the KnowledgeBase
53399AQ7
,
PXI Platform Services
Operating System Support
, at
ni.com/kb
.
Configuring Your System
Note
The following requires the PXI Platform Services software and
Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX), included on your
PXI Platform
Services
CD or your driver CD.
For information on configuring your system in MAX, open MAX and navigate to
Help»
Help Topics»PXI
.