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Installation
This chapter describes how to install NI-488.2 for Solaris and the
SB-GPIB/TNT or SB-GPIB into your Sun SPARC system. The NI-488.2
software included in this kit is intended for use with Sun SPARC systems
running Solaris 2.5.1 or higher.
Installing the GPIB Hardware
Before you install your GPIB controller, consult the manual that came
with your workstation for specific instructions and warnings. You must
have super-user privileges to install the hardware and software.
Caution
Electrostatic discharge can damage several components on your GPIB board.
To avoid electrostatic damage when you handle the module, touch the antistatic plastic
package to a metal part of your computer chassis before you remove the board from
the package.
Complete the following steps to install the GPIB board.
1.
Log on as super-user. To become a superuser, type
su root
and enter
the root password.
2.
Shut down your system by typing the following commands at the
command line prompt:
cd /
sync
shutdown
3.
Turn off your computer after it has shut down. Keep the computer
plugged in so that it remains grounded while you install the GPIB
board.
4.
Remove the top cover of the system unit.
5.
Remove the GPIB connector extender (if your board came with one)
by loosening the thumbscrews.
6.
Find an unused DVMA master slot in your computer.
