National Instruments PCMCIA Computer Hardware User Manual


 
Chapter 4 PCMCIA Serial Hardware Installation, Verification, and Configuration
© National Instruments Corporation 4-17 Serial Hardware and Software for Windows
Install the PCMCIA Serial Hardware
Complete the following steps to install the PCMCIA-232 or PCMCIA-485
in your computer:
1. Shut down the computer.
2. Insert thecard into afree PC Card (PCMCIA)socket the same way you
insert a disk into a floppy drive. The card has no jumpers or switches
to set.
3. Power on the computer and start Windows NT.
Figure 4-9 shows how to insert a PCMCIA serial card and how to connect
the cable.
Figure 4-9. Inserting a PCMCIA Serial Card
Proceed to the next section, Select Resources for the PCMCIA Card.
1PCMCIASocket 2 PCMCIA Serial Cable
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