National Instruments PXI Series User Manual

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Chapter 4 Common Configuration QuestionsNI PXI-8115 User Manual 4-4 ni.comSoftware Driver InstallationHow do I install or reinstall the video driver?Refer to KnowledgeBase 3H3COSD8, What Peripheral Drivers Should IUse with My PXI or VXI Controller?, at ni.com/support.How do I install or reinstall the Ethernet driver?Refer to KnowledgeBase 3H3COSD8, What Peripheral Drivers Should IUse with My PXI or VXI Controller?, at ni.com/support.How do I install or reinstall the GPIB driver?The NI-488.2 driver for your GPIB port is installed by default when yourcontroller is first shipped from the factory. To change the default installeddriver, complete the following steps:1. Download the latest GPIB driver from ni.com/downloads.2. Install the driver and verify that the driver has properly detected theGPIB driver in the Device Manager. If you need more assistance, referto ni.com/support/install.How do I install software from a CD?The compact size of the NI PXI-8115 does not allow for an integratedCD/DVD-ROM drive. You have the following options:• USB CD/DVD-ROM—You can install from a USB CD/DVD-ROMusing a bootable installation CD.• SCSI CD-ROM—Other types of CD-ROM drives are available.Check with the vendor to make sure Windows XP supports the drive.• Mapped network drive—You can use the Ethernet to connect toanother computer. If you share the USB CD/DVD-ROM drive on theother computer, you can map the shared USB CD/DVD-ROM drive toa drive letter on the NI PXI-8115.A USB CD/DVD-ROM drive is available from National Instruments,part number 778492-01.Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com