© National Instruments Corporation 1-1 Getting Started with Your VXIpc-850
Introduction
Chapter
1
This chapter describes the VXIpc-850 Series of embedded VXI
computers along with the NI-VXI software, lists what you need to get
started, and lists optional software.

What You Need to Get Started

VXIpc-850 embedded controller
VXIbus mainframe
Keyboard (and included adapter cable)
PS/2 mouse
Monitor with VGA or better resolution
The following items are already installed on your VXIpc-850
computer. They are also included on disk in the event that you need to
reinstall your software.
LabWindows®/CVI Run-Time Engine
(for Windows 95/NT/3.1 users)
NI-VXI software media for the VXIpc-850 Series

Hardware Description

The VXIpc-850, a Pentium-based, C-size embedded computer based on
the Peripheral Component Interface (PCI) bus, is a high-performance,
easy-to-use platform for controlling VXIbus systems, featuring
complete VXI functionality through interactive utilities and C function
calls. In addition, the VXIpc-850 has an IEEE 488 interface that is
compatible with the NI-488.2 architecture.