Chapter 2 Installation
IMAQ PCI/PXI-1411 User Manual 2-4 www.ni.com
Unpacking
Your PCI/PXI-1411 is shipped in an antistatic package to prevent
electrostatic damage to the board. Electrostatic discharge can damage
several components on the board. To avoid such damage in handling the
board, take the following precautions:
• Ground yourself via a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object.
• Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of your computer chassis
before removing the board from the package.
• Remove the board from the package and inspect the board for loose
components or any other signs of damage. Notify National Instruments
if the board appears damaged in any way. Do not install a damaged
board in your computer.
•Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.
Installation
Note You must install the NI-IMAQ driver software before installing your 1411 device.
For information on how to install NI-IMAQ, please see the Getting Started with Your
IMAQ System document and your NI-IMAQ release notes.
♦PCI-1411
You can install the PCI-1411 in any available PCI expansion slot in your
computer. However, to achieve the best noise performance, you should
leave as much room as possible between the PCI-1411 and other boards and
hardware. The following are general instructions, but consult your
computer user manual or technical reference manual for specific
instructions and warnings.
1. Plug in but do not turn on your computer before installing the
PCI-1411 device. The power cord grounds the computer and protects
it from electrical damage while you are installing the module.
Warning To protect both yourself and the computer from electrical hazards, the computer
should remain off until you finish installing the PCI-1411.
2. Remove the top cover or access port to the PCI bus.
3. Select any available PCI expansion slot.