National Instruments PXI-8231 Installation Manual

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INSTALLATION GUIDENI PXI-8231This document explains how to install and troubleshoot the drivers for yourNI PXI-8231 (part number 189140x-01L, where x is D or higher).The NI PXI-8231 is based on the Intel 82541PI-compatible Ethernetcontroller.Installing Your PXI BoardComplete the following steps to install the Ethernet adapter:1. Shut down Windows, if it is running, by selecting Start»Shut Down.2. Power off your PXI or CompactPCI chassis. Keep the chassis pluggedin so it remains grounded as you install the adapter.3. Remove the filler panel from a PXI peripheral bus master slot. Theadapter requires a bus master slot to take advantage of the onboardDMA and Ethernet controllers. All PXI chassis and most CompactPCIchassis contain only bus master slots. Refer to your chassisdocumentation to verify you are using a bus master slot.4. Touch a metal part on your chassis to discharge any static electricitythat might be on your clothes or body.5. Insert the adapter into the selected bus master slot. Use theinjector/ejector handle to fully inject the device into place.6. Screw the adapter front panel to the PXI or CompactPCI chassis frontpanel mounting rail.