National Instruments PXI-8195 User Manual

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Chapter 4 Common Configuration QuestionsNI PXI-8195/8196 User Manual 4-4 ni.comHow do I install software from a CD?The compact size of the NI PXI-8195/8196 does not allow for an integratedCD-ROM drive. If you are using Windows XP, you have the followingoptions:• USB CD-ROM—Windows XP supports installing from aUSB CD-ROM using a bootable installation CD.• SCSI, LPT, or PC Card-based CD-ROM—Other types of CD-ROMdrives are available. Check with the vendor to make sure Windows XPsupports the drive.• Mapped network drive—You can use the Ethernet to connect toanother computer. If you share the CD-ROM drive on the othercomputer, you can map the shared CD-ROM drive to a drive letteron the NI PXI-8195/8196.Chassis ConfigurationHow do I set up the NI PXI-8195/8196 to work with my chassis?Configuration of the PXI system is handled through Measurement &Automation Explorer (MAX), included with the software pre-installedon your controller. MAX creates the pxisys.ini file, which definesthe layout and parameters of your PXI system.The configuration steps for single or multiple-chassis systems are the same.