Chapter 2
Setup
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PCI-Based MXI-2 Interfaces for Windows 2000/NT/Me/98
Connecting the MXI-2 Cable Properly
By default, the PCI-MXI-2 or PXI-8320 automatically detects whether it
should be the system controller on the MXIbus. Verify that the correct
cable end labeled
Connect This End To Device Closest To MXIbus
Controller In This Daisy Chain
is attached securely to the PCI-MXI-2 or
PXI-8320. The cable must be connected in this manner so that the MXI
board can correctly detect whether it should be the system controller on the
MXIbus. Attach the other end of the cable to the VXI/VME-MXI-2.
Installing the Software for Windows 2000/NT/Me/98
Use the Setup program that came with your NI-VXI software to install the
entire software package or a software update, or to reinstall software in the
event that your files were accidentally erased. The Setup program works in
essentially the same way for Windows 2000/NT/Me/98.
Some of the utilities rely on the LabWindows/CVI Run-Time Engine.
This software is installed, if necessary, during the NI-VXI installation.
Depending on the type of installation you choose, you may need up
to 40 MB of free space available to accommodate the NI-VXI software.
If you choose the
Custom
installation method, Setup displays the amount
of space required for the options you select.
Installing the Software
This section describes how to install the NI-VXI 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 pressing the
Cancel
button.
Setup is an interactive, self-guiding program that installs the NI-VXI
software and configures your system to use the software with the
PCI-MXI-2 or PXI-8320. Follow these steps to perform the installation:
1.
Insert the CD-ROM labeled
NI-VXI/NI-VISA for Windows
.
2.
Windows should automatically bring up an interactive menu. If it does
not, select
Run...
from the start menu and enter the following text,
where
X
is your CD-ROM:
X
:\autorun.exe
and press <Enter>.
