NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion User Manual

Contents

Chapter 1

Introduction

Functional Overview......................................................................................................1-1

Functional Unit Descriptions...........................................................................1-2

CardBus Connector...........................................................................1-2

StarFabric Bridge ..............................................................................1-2

RJ-45 Connector ...............................................................................1-3

NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Cable Options..........................................1-3

Before Installation..........................................................................................................1-3

Parts List..........................................................................................................1-4

Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge .....................................................1-4

NI PXI-8310 Overview..................................................................................................1-5

Chapter 2

Hardware and Software Installation

Installation Instructions..................................................................................................2-1

Install the Software Driver ..............................................................................2-1

Windows 2000/XP (Without XP Service Pack 2) ............................2-2

Windows XP (With Service Pack 2).................................................2-2

Install the PXI Cards .......................................................................................2-4

Attach the PXI Expansion Cables ...................................................................2-4

Install the NI CardBus-8310............................................................................2-5

Powering Up....................................................................................................2-5

Verifying the Installation.................................................................................2-8

Powering Down...............................................................................................2-9

Running the System.........................................................................................2-10

Uninstalling the NI CardBus-8310 Driver ......................................................2-10

Additional Notes ............................................................................................................2-10

System Hierarchy ............................................................................................2-10

System Boot.....................................................................................................2-11

NI Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX)..........................................2-11

Appendix A

PCIScope

Overview........................................................................................................................A-1