National Instruments IMAQ PCI-1422 User Manual

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Chapter 2 InstallationIMAQ PCI/PXI-1422 User Manual 2-6 ni.com• Remove the board from the package and inspect the board for loosecomponents or any other signs of damage. Notify National Instrumentsif the board appears damaged in any way. Do not install a damagedboard in your computer.• Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.InstallationNote You must install the NI-IMAQ driver software before installing your 1422 device.For information on how to install NI-IMAQ, see the Getting Started with Your IMAQSystem document and your NI-IMAQ Release Notes.You can install the PCI-1422 in any available PCI expansion slot in yourcomputer. However, to achieve the best noise performance, leave as muchroom as possible between the PCI-1422 and other boards and hardware.Note Follow the guidelines in your computer documentation for installing plug-inhardware.1. Turn off and unplug your computer.Warning To protect both yourself and the computer from electrical hazards, the computershould remain off until you finish installing the PCI-1422.2. Follow the electrostatic discharge guidelines in the Unpacking sectionof this chapter.3. Remove the cover of your computer.4. Make sure there are no lighted LEDs on your motherboard. If any arelit, wait until they go out before continuing your installation.5. Touch the metal part of the power supply case inside the computer todischarge any static electricity that might be on your clothes or body.6. Locate the metal bracket that covers the cut-out in the back panel ofthe chassis for the slot you have selected. Remove and save thebracket-retaining screw and the bracket cover.7. Line up the PCI-1422 with the 100-pin SCSI-type connector nearthe cut-out on the back panel. Slowly push down on the top of thePCI-1422 until its card-edge connector is resting on the expansion slotreceptacle. Using slow, evenly distributed pressure, press the PCI-1422straight down until it seats in the expansion slot.