About This Manual
STD-GPIB for Windows x © National Instruments Corp.
Organization of This Manual
This manual is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1, Introduction, explains how to use this manual, lists what you need to get
started, and briefly describes the STD-GPIB and the NI-488.2 software.
• Chapter 2, Hardware Configuration and Installation, contains instructions to help
you configure and install your STD-GPIB.
• Chapter 3, Software Installation and Configuration, contains instructions to help you
install and configure your NI-488.2 software.
• Chapter 4, Installation Verification and Troubleshooting, describes how to verify the
hardware and software installation and how to troubleshoot problems.
• Chapter 5, Using Your NI-488.2 Software, introduces the Win16 Interactive Control
utility and lists some programming considerations.
• Appendix A, Hardware Specifications, describes the characteristics of the
STD-GPIB and the recommended operating conditions.
• Appendix B, Interrupt Routing, contains useful information for you if you want to
configure the interrupt lines for an STD/STD32 computer not manufactured by
WinSystems or Ziatech, or a computer that is not AT-compatible.
• Appendix C, Customer Communication, contains forms you can use to request help
from National Instruments or to comment on our products and manuals.
• The Glossary contains an alphabetical list and a description of terms used in this
manual, including abbreviations, acronyms, metric prefixes, mnemonics, and
symbols.
Conventions Used in This Manual
The following conventions are used in this manual.
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