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Nano ITC Getting Started Guide Page 19
Setting Up the Nano ITC
When you have received your TA Instruments Nano ITC, follow these basic steps to set it up for use. For
detailed information refer to the sections that follow.
1 Unpack and inspect the instrument and all components.
2 Place the Nano ITC on a suitable bench with at least 18 by 18 inches of bench space for the instrument,
along with space for the computer system.
3 Use a power distribution strip with a voltage surge suppressor function to provide a single protected
power connection for all system components.
Note for IT personnel : Since the data control and collection software depends on accurate timings, it is
highly recommended to set the computer BIOS settings for performance rather than power savings. Some
computer manufacturers may have different names for this. For example, some Dell computers have a set-
ting called “C-States” that includes the C1E setting, which should be disabled. Others may call it the
“Enhanced Halt State”. Other settings that should be disabled, if available, are EIST (Intel SpeedStep) and
AMD’s Cool‘n’Quiet. Set the Microsoft Windows
®
power option to Performance instead of Power
Savings . Disable automatic reboots in the Windows Update utility.
Connecting the Cables and Cords
NOTE : To choose a location for your instrument, see page 18 for guidelines.
Follow these steps to make the connections needed for the Nano ITC.
1 Make sure that the Nano ITC power switch is turned off.
2 Attach the power cord provided to the back of the Nano ITC. See the figure below. Do not plug the
instrument into a power source at this time.
3 Plug the loose USB cable into the back of the instrument.
4 Plug the power cord of the Nano ITC into a surge suppressor power strip. Do not turn equipment power
on at this time.
5 Connect the free end of the Nano ITC USB cable into a free USB port on the external computer system.
6 Turn the computer power on and allow the system to boot up.
Figure 7 Rear of Nano ITC.
Power cord
Power
switch
USB cable