National Instruments PXI-846x Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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Installation and Configuration
This chapter describes how to install and configure the NI-CAN software
for Windows NT and the PXI-8460, PXI-8461 or PXI-8462 hardware.
Install the NI-CAN Software
Install the NI-CAN software for Windows NT before you install your
hardware.
Installation for Windows NT 3.51
1. Logonas
Administrator
or as a user with Administrator privileges.
The NI-CAN setup program must have
Administrator
privileges
because the program modifies the configuration registry of your
system.
2. Insert the CD, NI-CAN for Windows NT/9x.
3. In the Run dialog box, type the following:
x:\setup
where
x
is the letter of your CD drive.
4. After the software installs, shut down Windows NT and turn off your
computer when the setup is complete.
5. Proceed to the section Install the Hardware.
Installing for Windows NT 4.0
1. Logonas
Administrator
or as a user with Administrator privileges.
The NI-CAN setup program must have
Administrator
privileges
because the program modifies the configuration registry of your
system.
2. Select Start»Settings»Control Panel.