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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
© National Instruments Corporation 2-3 NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual
Figure 2-2 shows an NI PXI-8360 or NI PXIe-8360 just before installation
in the system controller slot of a National Instruments chassis.
Figure 2-1. NI PXI-8360 or NI PXIe-8360 Board Before Installation
Installing an NI ExpressCard-8360
Because a laptop is not grounded, follow this procedure to safely connect
it to your PXI system:
1. Install the NI PXI-8360 or NI PXIe-8360 as directed in the previous
section.
2. Touch the NI ExpressCard-8360 and a metal part of the PXI chassis
simultaneously.
3. Connect the cable to the NI PXI-8360 or NI PXIe-8360 and
NI ExpressCard-8360.
4. Plug the NI ExpressCard-8360 into an available ExpressCard slot.
1 NI PXI-8360 or NI PXIe-8360
2 PXI/cPCI or PXI Express/CompactPCI Express Chassis
3 PXI/cPCI or PXIe/cPCIe Slot 1
4 Ejector Handle in Down Position
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NI PXI-1042