PCI-2515 User's Guide
Installing the PCI-2515
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Additional documentation
In addition to this hardware user's guide, you should also receive the
Quick Start Guide
(available in PDF at
www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQ-Software-Quick-Start.pdf
). This booklet supplies a brief description of
the software you received with your PCI-2515 and information regarding installation of that software. Please
read this booklet completely before installing any software or hardware.
Unpacking the PCI-2515
As with any electronic device, you should take care while handling to avoid damage from static
electricity. Before removing the PCI-2515 from its packaging, ground yourself using a wrist strap or by simply
touching the computer chassis or other grounded object to eliminate any stored static charge.
If any components are missing or damaged, notify Measurement Computing Corporation immediately by
phone, fax, or e-mail:
Phone: 508-946-5100 and follow the instructions for reaching Tech Support.
Fax: 508-946-9500 to the attention of Tech Support
Email:
Installing the software
Refer to the
Quick Start Guide
for instructions on installing
the software on the
Measurement Computing Data
Acquisition Software CD
. This booklet is available in PDF at
www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQ-Software-
Installing the hardware
The PCI-2515 board is completely plug-and-play. There are no switches or jumpers to set on the board.
Configuration is controlled by your system's BIOS.
Before you install the PCI-2515…
Enable Bus Mastering DMA
: For a PCI-2515 to operate properly, you must enable Bus Mastering DMA on the
PCI slot where you will install the board. Make sure that your computer can perform Bus Mastering DMA for
the applicable PCI slot. Some computers have BIOS settings that enable and disable Bus Mastering DMA. If
your computer has this BIOS option, make sure you enable Bus Mastering DMA on the appropriate PCI slot.
Refer to your PC Owner's Manual for additional information regarding your PC and enabling Bus Mastering
DMA for PCI slots.
Install the MCC DAQ software
: The driver needed to run your PCI-2515 is installed with the MCC DAQ
software. Therefore, you need to install the MCC DAQ software before you install your board. Refer to the
Quick Start Guide
for instructions on installing
the software.
To install your PCI-2515, follow the steps below.
1.
Turn your computer off, open it up, and insert your board into an available PCI slot that has Bus Mastering
DMA enabled.
2.
Close your computer and turn it on.
A dialog opens as the system loads indicating that new hardware has been detected. If the information file
for this board is not already loaded onto your PC, you are prompted for the disk containing this file. The
MCC DAQ software contains this file. If required, insert the
Measurement Computing Data Acquisition
Software
CD and click
OK
.
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