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INSTALLATION GUIDE

NI PXI-8183

This document contains information about installing your NI PXI-8183 
controller in a PXI chassis.

For complete configuration and troubleshooting information 
(including information about BIOS setup, adding RAM, and so on), refer 
to the 

NI PXI-8183 User Manual

. The manual is in PDF format on the 

documentation CD included with your controller, and the National 
Instruments Web site, 

ni.com

.

Installing the NI PXI-8183

This section contains general installation instructions for the NI PXI-8183. 
Consult your PXI chassis user manual for specific instructions and 
warnings.

1.

Plug in your chassis before installing the NI PXI-8183. The power cord 
grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you 
install the module. (Make sure the power switch is turned off.)

Caution

To protect both yourself and the chassis from electrical hazards, leave the chassis 

powered off until you finish installing the NI PXI-8183 module.

2.

Remove any filler panels blocking access to the system controller slot 
(Slot 1) in the chassis.

3.

Touch the metal part of the case to discharge any static electricity that 
might be on your clothes or body.

4.

Remove the protective plastic covers from the four bracket-retaining 
screws as shown in Figure 1.

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