© National Instruments Corporation 2-1 NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion User Manual
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Hardware and Software Installation
The following steps will guide you in completing the installation of your
new NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI system.

Installation Instructions

It is highly recommended that Microsoft Windows users follow the
software driver installation instructions exactly, in the order in which the
instructions are presented in this chapter. If you do not follow the driver
installation instructions, you will greatly increase your chances of failure
while configuring your system.
Note The NI-CardBus-8310 driver is intended for use only with Windows 2000 and
Windows XP.

Install the Software Driver

Cautions You will be prompted to reboot after the software installation. Each shut down
and reboot is important and is required for correct installation. If you shut down and reboot
when requested, it may save you from having to make a call to NI technical support.
You must be logged in as a system administrator while installing the software. You must
remain logged in as system administrator until installation is complete.
Notes Under Windows XP, you must install the NI CardBus-8310 driver before
connecting or inserting the hardware into the CardBus slot.
If you are using Windows XP, the “Found New Hardware” dialog box will only appear if
you have Service Pack 2 installed. This dialog appears by default under Windows 2000.