National Instruments PXI-8232 Installation Manual

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INSTALLATION GUIDENI PXI-8232This document explains how to install the Ethernet and NI-488.2 drivers foryour NI PXI-8232 (part number 189140x-02L, where x is D or higher).The Ethernet port on the NI PXI-8232 is based on theIntel 82541PI-compatible Ethernet controller.Installing Your PXI BoardComplete the following steps to install the PXI-8232 hardware:1. Shut down Windows, if it is running, by selecting Start»Shut Down.2. Power off your PXI or CompactPCI chassis. Keep the chassis pluggedin so it remains grounded as you install the adapter.3. Remove the filler panel from a PXI peripheral bus master slot. Theadapter requires a bus master slot to take advantage of the onboardDMA and Ethernet controllers. All PXI chassis and most CompactPCIchassis contain only bus master slots. Refer to your chassisdocumentation to verify you are using a bus master slot.4. Touch a metal part on your chassis to discharge any static electricitythat might be on your clothes or body.5. Insert the adapter into the selected bus master slot. Use theinjector/ejector handle to fully inject the device into place.6. Screw the adapter front panel to the PXI or CompactPCI chassis frontpanel mounting rail.