National Instruments 3.21E+04 Computer Hardware User Manual


 
National Instruments Corporation 2-1 AT-MIO/AI E Series User Manual
Installation and
Configuration
Chapter
2
This chapter explains how to install and configure your AT E Series
board.
Software Installation
You may need to install your software before you install your
AT E Series board. Refer to the appropriate release notes indicated
below for specific instructions on the software installation sequence.
If you are using NI-DAQ, refer to the NI-DAQ User Manual for PC
Compatibles Version 4.9.0 Release Notes. Find the installation section
for your operating system and follow the instructions given there.
If you are using LabVIEW, refer to your LabVIEW release notes. After
you have installed LabVIEW, refer to the NI-DAQ release notes and
follow the instructions given there for your operating system and
LabVIEW.
If you are using LabWindows/CVI, refer to your LabWindows/CVI
release notes. After you have installed LabWindows/CVI, refer to your
NI-DAQ release notes and follow the instructions given there for your
operating system and LabWindows/CVI.
If you are a register-level programmer, refer to the AT-MIO E Series
Register-Level Programmer Manual and the DAQ-STC Technical
Reference Manual for software configuration information.
Hardware Installation
You can install an AT E Series board in any available expansion slot
in your PC. However, to achieve best noise performance, you should
leave as much room as possible between the AT E Series board and
other boards and hardware. The following are general installation
instructions, but consult your PC user manual or technical reference
manual for specific instructions and warnings.