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PCI Hardware Installation
Note If you are installing a PCI RS-485 interface, you might need
to adjust the value of the bias resistors, depending on your
application. Bias resistors are not available on eight-port PCI
hardware. For more information, refer to
Bias Resistors .
Caution Before you remove your board from the package, touch
the antistatic plastic package to a metal part of your system
chassis to discharge electrostatic energy, which can damage
several components on your serial board.
Before installing your hardware, follow the NI-Serial Software Installation
instructions.
To install your PCI serial board, complete the following steps:
1. Turn off your computer. Keep the computer plugged in so that it
remains grounded while you install the PCI serial board.
2. Remove the top or side cover of the computer.
3. Find an unused PCI expansion slot in your computer.
4. Remove the corresponding expansion slot cover on the back
panel of the computer.
5. Touch a metal part on your chassis to discharge any static
electricity.
6. Insert the PCI serial board into the slot with the serial connectors
toward the opening on the back panel. Make sure that you insert
the board all the way into the slot. The board might seem to click
firmly into place, even though it is only part of the way in. The
following figure shows how to install the PCI serial board into an
expansion slot.