Chapter3 PXISerial Hardware Installation, Verification, and Configuration
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Verify the Installation
To verify the hardware and software installation, complete the following
steps:
1. Select Start»Settings»Control Panel and double-click on the
System icon.
2. Click on the Hardware tabandclickontheDevice Manager button.
3. Double-click on the Ports (COM & LPT) icon to display all of
the ports.
4. Double-click on the Multi-function adapters icon.
The PXI serial boards are configured as devicesbelonging to the
multi-function adapters class. The multi-function parent device is
listedun der the Multi-function adapters icon, and each child device
is listed as ap ortu nder the Ports (COM & LPT)icon.
Figure 3-2 showsthe Device Manager tab for serial hard warethat is
installed properly.
Figure3-2. DeviceManager for PXI Serial Board Ports