About This Manual
Getting Started with Your VXIpc-850 viii © National Instruments Corporation
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How to Use This Documentation Set
Begin by reading this manual, Getting Started with Your VXIpc-850,
for basic instructions on setting up the hardware and software. This is a
brief quick start manual that describes how to get started with your kit
using the default hardware and software settings. Refer to the following
manuals for more information about the hardware or software.
The VXIpc-850 Series User Manual contains more details about
changing the installation or configuration from the defaults, and using
the hardware.
The VXIpc-850 Peripherals User Manual contains in-depth information
about configuring and using various peripherals on the VXIpc-850.