©National Instruments Corporation2-1PCI-6110E/6111E User ManualChapter2Installation andConfigurationThis chapter explains how to install and configure your 611X E board.Software InstallationInstall your software before you install the 611X E board. Refer to theappropriate release notes indicated below for specific instructions onthe software installation sequence.If you are using LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, or other NationalInstruments application software packages, refer to the appropriaterelease notes. After you have installed your application software, referto your NI-DAQ release notes and follow the instructions given therefor your operating system and application software package.If you are using NI-DAQ, refer to your NI-DAQ release notes. Findthe installation section for your operating system and follow theinstructions given there.Hardware InstallationYou can install the 611X E board in any available expansion slot in yourcomputer. However, to achieve best noise performance, leave as muchroom as possible between the 611X E board and other boards andhardware. The following are general installation instructions, butconsult your computer user manual or technical reference manual forspecific instructions and warnings.1. Write down the 611X E board serial number in thePCI-6110E/6111E Hardware and Software Configuration Form inAppendix D, Customer Communication, of this manual.2. Turn off and unplug your computer.3. Remove the top cover or access port to the I/O channel.4. Remove the expansion slot cover on the back panel of thecomputer.
