Chapter 2
Setup
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Getting Started with Your VXIpc 800/700
2.
Execute the Resman item, which is located within the same NI-VXI
group.
DOS Users
Although the VXIpc 800/700 Series default configuration can get
Windows users up and running without any changes, DOS users must
reconfigure the VXIpc 800/700 Series to operate with applications that
will use the NI-VXI software for DOS. You must use the VXI Resource
Editor program, either
VXIedit
or
VXItedit
, to make these necessary
changes. Remember, you cannot use the VXIpc-860 under DOS.
1.
Run the
VXIedit
or
VXItedit
utility.
2.
Select the VXIpc Configuration Editor from the options list.
3.
Relocate the VXIpc 800/700 driver window to below 1 MB. Notice
that the
VXIedit
or
VXItedit
utility warns you that the driver
window is located above 1 MB. While this default setting is
acceptable for Windows users, DOS users must enter a memory
address below the 1 MB boundary to relocate the VXIpc 800/700
registers temporarily. Select an unused section of the Upper
Memory region (usually 0xC800 to 0xE800). Notice that this
memory cannot be used by another device (such as a plug-in card)
or memory manager (such as
EMM386.EXE
). This placement is valid
only while
VXIedit
or
VXItedit
is running.
4.
To permanently place the board at the address, use the Bus
Configuration Editor in
VXIedit
or
VXItedit
. Within this editor,
enable the Place below 1 MB checkbox. In the Window Base field,
select the address space to which to assign the VXIpc 800/700
registers.
5.
Update your configuration in
VXIedit
or
VXItedit
by selecting
the Update Current Configuration option from the VXIpc
Configuration Editor main menu.
6.
Reboot your computer by turning it off and on or pressing the reset
button.
7.
Execute
VXIinit
from the DOS prompt. This utility initializes the
VXIpc 800/700 hardware.
VXIinit
also shows where the PCI
Configuration Manager has placed your VXIpc 800/700. If this
region conflicts with another board in your system, or if you
experience any problems with your system, refer to the User
Window and Driver Window section in Chapter 3, NI-VXI
Configuration Utility, in the NI-VXI Software Manual for the
VXIpc 800/700 Series. Notice that if you are using a memory
