Chapter3 PXISerial Hardware Installation, Verification, and Configuration
©NationalInstruments Corporation 3-3 SerialHardware and Software for Windows
Figure3-1. Installingthe PXI Serial Board
6. Screwthe PXI serial board front panel to the front panel mounting rail
ofthe PXI or CompactPCI chassis.
7. Turnon your PXI or CompactPCI chassis and start Windows 2000.
8. Windows2000 should automatically detect your hardware and display
the FoundNew Hardware Wizard. Complete the wizard by clicking
Next in each windowand then Finish.
Ifthe FoundNew Hardware Wizarddoes not appear, refer to the
Forcing Windows to Detect Your Hardware section in Appendix D,
Troubleshooting and Common Questions.
The serial hardware installation is complete. Continue to the next section,
Verify the Installation.
1 Injector/Ejector Handle (In Down
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2 PXI Serial Board
3 PXI Chassis
4 Injector/Ejector Rail
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