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Hardware Installation
The following are general instructions for installing the MXI-Express card. Consult your
computer user manual or technical reference manual for specific instructions and warnings.
Note
The software for your MXI-Express kit is included with the current NI driver
CD, and is installed with the PXI platform software included as part of NI-VISA and
other NI driver software products.
Installing an NI ExpressCard Module
Because a laptop is not grounded, follow this procedure to safely connect it to your PXI system:
1.
Unpack the NI ExpressCard module as directed in the previous section.
2.
Touch the NI ExpressCard module and a metal part of the PXI chassis simultaneously.
3.
Connect the cable to the NI ExpressCard module and the PXIe-1073 chassis.
4.
Plug the NI ExpressCard module into an available ExpressCard slot.
If your computer is already running (or hibernating) when you install NI ExpressCard module,
you must reboot to detect the PXI system. Otherwise, the PXI system is detected when you start
your computer.
