©National Instruments CorporationviiVXI/VMEpc 600 Series for Windows 95/NTAbout This ManualUse this manual to get started with the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series embeddedcomputers and the NI-VXI/VISA software for Windows 95/NT. Thismanual summarizes the setup instructions and default settings for thehardware and software. You may find that these sections contain all theinformation you need to get started.Organization of This ManualThis manual is organized as follows:• Chapter 1, Introduction, describes the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series ofembedded computers along with the NI-VXI/VISA software, listswhat you need to get started, lists optional software, and gives anoverview of the directory on your hard drive.• Chapter 2, Setting up Your VXI/VME System, contains basicinstructions for setting up the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series and theNI-VXI/VISA software.• Chapter 3, Developing Your Application, discusses the softwareutilities you can use to start developing applications that use theNI-VXI/VISA driver.• Appendix A, Default Settings, summarizes the default settings for thehardware and software in your kit.• Appendix B, Common Questions, addresses common questions youmay have about using the NI-VXI/VISA software on the VXI/VMEpcplatform.• Appendix C, Reinstalling the NI-VXI/VISA Software, contains theinstructions on how to reinstall your NI-VXI/VISA software. YourVXI/VMEpc 600 Series controller was shipped with theNI-VXI/VISA software already installed. It is unlikely that you willever need to use these instructions.• Appendix D, Customer Communication, contains forms you can use torequest help from National Instruments or to comment on our productsand manuals.• The Glossary contains an alphabetical list and description of termsused in this manual, including abbreviations, acronyms, metricprefixes, mnemonics, and symbols.