Chapter 1 Introduction©National Instruments Corporation1-7PCI/PXI-1408 and NI-IMAQ for Win95/NTUnpackingYour 1408 device is shipped in an antistatic package to preventelectrostatic damage to the board. Electrostatic discharge can damageseveral components on the board. To avoid such damage in handling theboard, take the following precautions:• Ground yourself via a grounding strap or by holding a groundedobject.• Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of your computerchassis before removing the board from the package.• Remove the board from the package and inspect the board for loosecomponents or any other signs of damage. Notify NationalInstruments if the board appears damaged in any way. Do notinstall a damaged board in your computer.• Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.How to Set up Your IMAQ SystemUse Figure 1-2 to install your software and hardware, configure yourhardware, and begin using NI-IMAQ in your application programs.If you will be accessing the NI-IMAQ device drivers through LabVIEWor BridgeVIEW, you should read the NI-IMAQ release notes and theNI-IMAQ VIs for G Reference Manual to help you get started.
