National Instruments NI-845x User Manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE

NI-845x Software and
Hardware

This installation guide contains instructions to help you install your NI-845x
software and hardware. Complete documentation is in the NI-845x Software User
Manual, which is available on your NI-845x Software CD in Adobe Acrobat
portable document format (PDF). Refer to the

Manual.pdf

on this CD supports Microsoft Windows operating systems.

file in the Documentation folder on the CD. The NI-845x software

Install the NI-845x Software

Before installing the NI-845x software, log on as Administrator or as a user with
Administrator privileges.

The NI-845x software setup program must have Administrator privileges because
the program modifies the configuration registry of your system. Complete the
following steps to install the NI-845x software.

1. Insert the NI-845x Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. The installer
launches if your CD-ROM drive plays data CDs automatically. If the installer

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does not launch automatically, navigate to the CD using Windows Explorer
and launch the

2. The installation wizard guides you through the necessary steps to install the
NI-845x software. You can go back and change values where appropriate by
clicking the Back button. You can exit the setup where appropriate by clicking
Cancel.

3. When installation is complete, click Finish.

autorun.exe file from your NI-845x Software CD.

Install the Hardware

Step 1: Unpack the Devices, Accessories, Cables

Your device ships in an antistatic package to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD)
damage to the device. ESD can damage several components on the device.

To avoid such damage, take the following precautions:

• Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by touching a grounded object.

• Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis before
removing the device from the package.

Remove the device from the package and inspect the device for loose components
or any sign of damage. Notify National Instruments if the device appears damaged
in any way. Do not install a damaged device into your computer or PXI chassis.

Store the device in the antistatic package when not in use.

For safety and compliance information, refer to the device documentation
packaged with your device.

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