January 2005
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GETTING STARTED GUIDE

NI Digital Waveform Generator/Analyzer
This document explains how to install, configure, test, and set up a National
Instruments digital waveform generator/analyzer. This document applies
specifically to the following devices:
• NI PXI/PCI-6541/6542 (NI 654X)
• NI PXI/PCI-6551/6552 (NI 655X)
• NI PXI-6561/6562 (NI 656X)
For more information about features and programming, refer to the
NI Digital Waveform Generator/Analyzer Help at Start»Programs»
National Instruments»NI-HSDIO»Documentation»
NI Digital Waveform Generator/Analyzer Help.
Refer to the specifications document that ships with your device for detailed
specifications.
For free downloads of the most current versions of product documentation
and example programs, visit ni.com/instruments.

Contents

Conventions....... ................................................................. .......................2
1. Verifying the System Components........................................................4
Minimum System Requirements ....................................................... 4
Recommended System.................................................. .....................4
2. Unpacking................................... ...........................................................5
3. Verifying the Kit Contents.................................................... .................6
Documentation............................................ .......................................6
EMI Gasket (NI PXI-655X Only)..................................... .................6
4. Installing the Software................ ...........................................................6
Choose and Install Your ADE ...........................................................6
Install NI-HSDIO........................................................ .......................7
(Optional) Install the NI Digital Waveform Editor ...........................7