INSTALLATION GUIDE
NI PXIe-8108
This document contains information about installing the NI PXIe-8108
controller in a PXI Express chassis. For complete configuration and
troubleshooting information (including information about BIOS setup,
adding RAM, etc.), refer to the
NI PXIe-8108 User Manual
. The manual is
in PDF format on the documentation CD included with the controller and
on the National Instruments Web site,
ni.com
.
Installing the NI PXIe-8108
This section contains general installation instructions for the
NI PXIe-8108. Consult the
NI PXIe-8108 User Manual
for specific
instructions and warnings.
1.
Plug in the chassis before installing the NI PXIe-8108. The power cord
grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you
install the module. Make sure the power switch is turned off.
Cautions
In some National Instruments chassis, such as the NI PXI-1062Q, you must
ensure that the power LED is off. For more information about chassis power behavior, refer
to the user manual for the specific chassis.
To protect both yourself and the chassis from electrical hazards, leave the chassis off until
you finish installing the NI PXIe-8108 module.
2.
Remove any panels blocking access to the system controller slot
(slot 1) in the chassis.
3.
Touch the metal part of the case to discharge any static electricity that
might be on your clothes or body.
4.
Remove the protective plastic covers from the four bracket-retaining
screws as shown in Figure 1.
