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Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration
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National Instruments Corporation 2-3 Getting Started with CAN for Windows NT
Figure 2-2.
NI-CAN Software Setup Screen
The setup wizard guides you through the necessary steps to install
the NI-CAN software. You may go back and change values where
appropriate by clicking on the Back button. You can exit the setup
where appropriate by clicking on the Cancel button.
6. Shut down your computer when the setup is complete.
Install the CAN Hardware
This section describes how to install your CAN hardware.
Install Your PCI-CAN or PCI-CAN/2
Caution Electrostatic discharge can damage several components on these CAN interfaces.
To avoid such damage in handling your interface, touch the antistatic plastic
package to a metal part of your computer chassis before removing the interface
from the package.
1. Make sure that your computer is turned off. Keep the computer
plugged in so that it remains grounded while you install the CAN
interface.
2. Remove the top cover (or other access panels) to give yourself access
to the computer expansion slots.
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