National Instruments PXI-PCI 8330 Series Installation

Installation

This chapter explains how to install the MXI-3software and hardware.

Your MXI-3 kit includes a setup program for Microsoft Windows

operating system. The setup program works in the same manner for

Windows NT, 98, and 95. Users of other operating systems can ignore this

section.

Note The software included for Microsoft Windows is provided so that the performance

of National Instruments PXI modules is optimized across a PCI-PCI bridge. The MXI-3

interface is completely functional without this additional software. The software does not

affect PXI or CompactPCI modules from other vendors.

The setup program is an interactive application that installs the MXI-3

software and configures your system for use with the MXI-3 card. Follow

these steps to perform the installation.

Note You can quit the setup program at any time by choosing the Cancel option.

1. Insert the disk labeled MXI-3 Software for Windows NT/98/95.

2. Select Run from the Start menu and type the following text (where

is the drive letter of your floppy drive):

:\setup.exe

3. Press <Enter>.

4. Click on the Next button at the Welcome screen to start the

installation. You must accept the license agreement to enable

installation.

5. The setup program now copies the necessary files to your hard drive.

When the installation process is complete, you must reboot your

computer for the changes to take effect.

6. Review the information in the README.TXT file for the most

up-to-date information on your MXI-3 card.