National Instruments NI PCIe-8231

4. Touch a metal part of the computer to discharge any static electricity

that might be on your clothes or body.

5. Choose an unused PCIe slot, and remove the corresponding expansion

slot cover on the back panel of the computer.

Note The NI PCIe-8231 is intended for a x1 PCIe slot. The NI PCIe-8231 will fit into, and

can be used in, a x4, x8 or x16 PCIe slot.

Figure 1. PC Expansion Slots

6. Remove the NIPCIe-8231 from the antistatic package and gently rock

the NI PCIe-8231 into the slot. The connection may be tight, but do not

force the device into place.

Note Check that the bracket of the NI PCIe-8231 lines up with the hole in the back panel

rail of the computer chassis.

1 PCI 32-bit Connector

2 PCI 64-bit and/or PCI-X Connector

3 PCIe x1 Connector

4 PCIe x16 Connector