National Instruments NI User Manual

© National Instruments Corporation 9 NI Digital Waveform Generator/Analyzer Guide
Hot Surface During operation, the metal surfaces of PXI modules
may become hot. Be careful when removing the module from the
chassis or when moving it to a different peripheral slot. When
removing the module, hold it by only the ejector handle and front
panel.
Installing a PCI Device
To install your PCI device, complete the following steps:
1. Power off and unplug the PC.
2. If the PC has multiple fan speed settings, ensure that the fans are set to
the highest setting.
3. Remove the PC cover.
4. Insert the device into an open PCI slot, as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2. PCI Installation
NI recommends either leaving the slot adjacent to the fan side of the
device empty or using lower-profile devices in the slot adjacent to the
fan side.
5. Secure the device with the screw provided in the kit.
1 NI PCI Device 2PCI Slot 3 Personal Computer
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National Instruments NI Specifications

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Brand	National Instruments
Model	NI
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English