System information

OMI 2.3.1 Release Notes
32 OMI 2.3.1 Release Notes
Note For Windows NT systems, make sure the Plug and Play option in the
BIOS is set to No.
1. Power the PC off and install the Cognex MVS-8000 series frame grabber as
described in its hardware manual.
2. Power the PC back on and start Windows NT.
3. Install the OMI software by inserting the CD-ROM, double-clicking the setup.exe
icon, and following the on-screen prompts. The installation program installs both
OMI software and the NT device drivers for your frame grabber.
4. Keep the following points in mind as you install the software:
• Make sure you have uninstalled any previously installed version of OMI or OMI
software. You may need to manually remove a driver file, as described in the
section Before You Install on page 30.
• Be sure to select the correct frame grabber family so that the right device driver
is installed.
Windows 98 Installation
If you are installing OMI under Windows 98, follow these steps:
Note For Windows 98 systems, make sure the Plug and Play option in the
BIOS is set to Yes.
1. Power the PC off and install the Cognex MVS-8000 series frame grabber as
described in its hardware manual.
2. Power the PC back on and start Windows 98.
While starting, Windows 98 detects the new hardware and displays the Add New
Hardware Wizard dialog box.
3. Insert the OMI installation CD-ROM.
4. Check the Specify a Location checkbox and uncheck all other checkboxes.
5. Click Browse and navigate to the following folder on your OMI CD-ROM:
\Drivers\win98\8100 (if you are using an MVS-8100) or
\Drivers\win98\8120 (if you are using an MVS-8120).
Windows 98 detects and installs the drivers in that folder.
6. Install the OMI software by inserting the CD-ROM, double-clicking the setup.exe
icon, and following the on-screen prompts.