Chapter2 Installation
PXI-PCI8330 Series User Manual 2-2 www.ni.com
Hardware Installation
The following are general instructions for installing the PCI MXI-3 and
PXI MXI-3 cards. Consult your computer user manual or technical
reference manual for specific instructions and warnings.

Installing a PCI MXI-3 Card

1. Turnoff your computer, but leave it plugged in while installing the
PCI-MXI-3 card. The powercord grounds the chassis and protects it
from electrical damage while you install the module.
Warning Toprotect both yourself and the computer from electrical hazards, your
computer should remain offun til you finishinstalling th eP CI MXI-3 device.
2. Removethe top cover or access port to the PCI bus.
3. Select anyavailable PCI expansion slot.
4. Locatethe metal bracket that covers the cut-out in the back panel of the
computerfor the slot you haveselected. Remove and save the
bracket-retainingscrew and the bracket cover.
5. Touchthe metal part of the power supply case inside the computer to
dischargeany static electricity that might be on yo urclo thes or body.
6. Line up the PCI MXI-3 with the slot on the back panel. Slowly push
downon the top of the PCI MXI-3 until its card -edge connector is
restingon the expansion slot receptacle. Using slow, evenlydistributed
pressure, press the PCI MXI-3 straight down until it seats in the
expansionslo t.
7. Reinstallthe bracket-retaining screw to secure the PCI MXI-3 to the
backpanel r ail.