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MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual
Contents
Products Covered ...........................................................................................................ix
Related Documentation..................................................................................................ix
Conventions ...................................................................................................................x
Description and Features ...............................................................................................1-1
Functional Overview......................................................................................................1-2
Functional Block Diagrams.............................................................................1-2
Basic MXI-Express Gen II x8 Systems...........................................................1-4
Larger MXI-Express Gen II x8 Systems .........................................................1-5
Compatibility with Host PCs...........................................................................1-6
Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration
Unpacking ......................................................................................................................2-2
Hardware Installation.....................................................................................................2-3
Installing an NI PCIe-8381..............................................................................2-3
Installing the Low-Profile Bracket on the NI PCIe-8381 (Optional) ..............2-4
Installing an NI PXIe-8381 or NI PXIe-8384 .................................................2-6
Cabling ............................................................................................................2-8
Powering On the MXI-Express Gen II x8 System ..........................................2-8
Powering Off the MXI-Express Gen II x8 System .........................................2-9
LED Indicators...............................................................................................................2-9
Software Installation and Configuration........................................................................2-13