Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration
©
National Instruments Corporation
2-7
VXI-1394 Interface for Windows NT/98
Some 1394 devices require different cables than others. Your kit includes
one 6-to-6-pin cable to link the VXI-1394 to your computer. Some other
devices such as a video conferencing camera, for example, also require a
6-to-6-pin cable for proper connection to the 1394 system. Many other
devices such as camcorders, VCRs, and so on, take a 6-to-4-pin cable.
If you have the VXI-1394/G option, use a GPIB cable to attach your GPIB
instruments to the GPIB port on the VXI-1394/G.
Power on the System
1.
Be sure all cables are connected securely.
2.
Ensure that the VXI-1394 is turned on prior to starting the external
computer.
3.
Turn on the external computer.
4.
(PC systems)
If your system CMOS setup requires you to enable PCI
bus parameters, do so at this time.
Note
The PCI bus usually assigns IRQs and port addresses automatically. However, in
some PC systems, you may need to manually edit the PCI bus parameters in your CMOS
setup. Refer to your computer documentation for further instructions.
5.
You can now turn on any external devices.
♦
Windows 98 users
—When you power-on your computer after installing your
hardware, Windows 98 will prompt you for the original Windows 98 CD
for the IEEE 1394 host adapter drivers.
Software Configuration and Verification
VXI-1394/G Only — GPIB Configuration and Verification
Use the GPIB Getting Started Wizard to configure and verify the
installation. Start the wizard by selecting Start»Programs»National
Instruments NI-488.2»Getting Started Wizard. The wizard guides you
through the necessary steps to first configure the software and then verify
the NI-488.2 installation by using the Troubleshooting Wizard.
Note
During configuration, the correct board type to select is VXI-1394/G.
All of the NI-488.2 utilities can be accessed through either Measurement &
Automation Explorer (Start»Programs»National Instruments
NI-488.2»Explore GPIB) or through the T&M Explorer
