© National Instruments Corporation 2-1 6527 User Manual2Installing and Configuringthe 6527This chapter describes how to install and configure your 6527 device.Installing SoftwareThis section describes how to install your software.Note Install your software before you install your 6527 device.If you are using NI-DAQ, refer to your NI-DAQ release notes for specificinstructions on the software installation sequence. Find the installationsection for your operating system and follow the instructions given there.If you are using LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, or other NationalInstruments application software packages, refer to the appropriate releasenotes for exact directions on installing your software. After you haveinstalled your application software, refer to your NI-DAQ release notesand follow the instructions given there for your operating system andapplication software package.Installing the 6527This section describes how to install your hardware.Note Install your software before you install your 6527 device.The following are general installation instructions for each device. Consultyour computer or chassis user manual or technical reference manual forspecific instructions about installing new devices in your computer orchassis.Note Follow the guidelines in your computer documentation for installing plug-inhardware.