Every PXI/PCI device must have an associated kernel-level driver. Windows uses a setup (.inf) file to associate a device and its driver. For NI-VISA to recognize your device, you must use the NI-VISA Driver Wizard to create a .inf file. To access the NI-VISA Driver Wizard, select Start » National Instruments » VISA.

This section explains how to configure NI-VISA to recognize a PXI/PCI device.