July 2004373308D-01GETTING STARTED GUIDENI Digital WaveformGenerator/AnalyzerFor NI PXI/PCI-655X/654X DevicesThis document explains how to install, configure, test, and set up a NationalInstruments digital waveform generator/analyzer. This document appliesspecifically to the NI PXI/PCI-6551/6552 (NI 655X) and theNI PXI/PCI-6541/6542 (NI 654X). For more information on theNI 655X/654X, such as features and programming, refer to the NI DigitalWaveform Generator/Analyzer Help at Start»Programs»National Instruments»NI-HSDIO»Documentation»NI DigitalWaveform Generator/Analyzer Help.Refer to the specifications document that ships with your device for detailedspecifications.For free downloads of the most current versions of product documentationand example programs, visit ni.com/instruments.ContentsConventions ...............................................................................................21. Verifying the System Components ........................................................4Minimum System Requirements .......................................................4Recommended System.......................................................................42. Unpacking ..............................................................................................53. Verifying the Kit Contents.....................................................................6Documentation...................................................................................6EMI Gasket (NI PXI-655X Only)......................................................64. Installing the Software ...........................................................................6Choose and Install Your ADE ...........................................................6Install NI-HSDIO...............................................................................7NI Script Editor..........................................................................7(Optional) Install the NI Digital Waveform Editor ...........................7