National Instruments PXI-PCI 8330 Series User Manual

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© National Instruments Corporation 2-1 PXI-PCI 8330 Series User Manual2InstallationThis chapter explains how to install the MXI-3 software and hardware.Software InstallationYour MXI-3 kit includes a setup program for Microsoft Windowsoperating system. The setup program works in the same manner forWindows NT, 98, and 95. Users of other operating systems can ignore thissection.Note The software included for Microsoft Windows is provided so that the performanceof National Instruments PXI modules is optimized across a PCI-PCI bridge. The MXI-3interface is completely functional without this additional software. The software does notaffect PXI or CompactPCI modules from other vendors.The setup program is an interactive application that installs the MXI-3software and configures your system for use with the MXI-3 card. Followthese steps to perform the installation.Note You can quit the setup program at any time by choosing the Cancel option.1. Insert the disk labeled MXI-3 Software for Windows NT/98/95.2. Select Run from the Start menu and type the following text (whereXis the drive letter of your floppy drive):X:\setup.exe3. Press .4. Click on the Next button at the Welcome screen to start theinstallation. You must accept the license agreement to enableinstallation.5. The setup program now copies the necessary files to your hard drive.When the installation process is complete, you must reboot yourcomputer for the changes to take effect.6. Review the information in the README.TXT file for the mostup-to-date information on your MXI-3 card.