National Instruments MXI-Express NI PCIe-8360 Setup

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Set Up Your MXI-Express System 2 ni.comTo avoid such damage in handling the device, take the followingprecautions:• Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a groundedobject.• Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassisbefore removing the device from the package.Remove the device from the package and inspect the device for loosecomponents or any sign of damage. Notify NI if the device appearsdamaged in any way. Do not install a damaged device into the computer orPXI/CompactPCI chassis.Store the device in the antistatic envelope when not in use.Installing an NI PCIe-8360Complete the following steps to install the NI PCIe-8360 in your computer.1. Power off your computer, but leave it plugged in while installing theNI PCIe-8360. The power cord grounds the chassis and protects it fromelectrical damage while you install the card.Caution To protect both yourself and the computer from electrical hazards, your computershould remain off until you finish installing the NI PCIe-8360.2. Remove the top cover or access port to the PCI Express bus.3. Select any available PCI Express expansion slot (x1 or wider).Note The BIOS or motherboard may not support the NI PCIe-8360 in a slot intended fora graphics card.4. Locate the metal bracket that covers the cut-out in the back panel of thecomputer for the slot you have selected. Remove and save thebracket-retaining screw and the bracket cover.5. Touch the metal part of the power supply case inside the computer todischarge any static electricity that might be on your clothes or body.6. Line up the NI PCIe-8360 with the slot on the back panel. Slowly pushdown on the top of the NI PCIe-8360 until its card-edge connector isresting on the expansion slot receptacle. Using slow, evenly distributedpressure, press the NI PCIe-8360 straight down until it seats in theexpansion slot, as shown in Figure 1.7. Reinstall the bracket-retaining screw to secure the NI PCIe-8360 to theback panel rail.8. Replace the computer cover.