© National Instruments Corporation 2-1 NI PXI-8250 User Manual
2
Configuration and Installation
This chapter describes how to configure and install the NI PXI-8250.

Software Installation

Before installing the NI PXI-8250, install the NI System Monitor driver
software. Refer to the NI System Monitor 1.1 Help for specific installation
instructions.
Notes It is necessary to install the NI System Monitor driver software before attempting to
use the NI PXI-8250, or the system will not recognize the NI PXI-8250 and you will be
unable to configure or use the device.
The NI PXI-8250 will not be visible in Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) even
after proper installation. You can see the module in WindowsDevice Manager once the
installation process is complete and Device Manager has been refreshed.
When adding or removing an NIPXI-8250 module fro m a Windows XP/2000/NT system,
you must be logged on with administrator-level permission. The NIPX I-8250 will not be
viewable in Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) at any time.

Hardware Installation

The following instructions are for general module installation in the
specified chassis. Consult the PXI chassis user manual for a given chassis
for chassis-specific instructions and warnings related to installation or
module configuration.
Cautions The NI PXI-8250 module may sustain damage or inflict damage on adjacent
modules if improperly installed.
Proper slot selection is required for the operation of this module. If the module is installed
in any other slot, the module will not operate and could potentially cause other adjacent
modules to not operate. Appendix A, Specifications, lists the typical power required for the
NIPXI-82 50 module.