Install Your PCI/PCI Express Hardware

Caution Before you remove the device from its package, touch the antistatic plastic package to a metal part of the computer chassis to discharge electrostatic energy, which can damage components on your device.
  1. Power off and unplug the computer.
  2. Access the computer system expansion slots. This step might require you to remove one or more access panels on the computer case.
    Figure 1. Installing a PCI/PCI Express Device

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    1. PCI/PCI Express Device
    2. PCI/PCI Express System Slot
    3. PC with PCI/PCI Express Slot
  3. Locate a compatible slot and remove the corresponding slot cover on the computer back panel.
    Note Some motherboards reserve the x16 slot for onboard graphics.
  4. Touch a metal part of the computer to discharge any static electricity.
  5. Insert the device into the slot with the bus connector(s) sticking out of the opening on the back panel. Gently rock the device into place. Do not force the device into place.
  6. Secure the mounting bracket to the computer back panel rail.
  7. You can use a RTSI cable to connect your device RTSI interface to other NI RTSI-equipped hardware. Refer to Synchronization in the NI-XNET Hardware and Software Help for more information about the RTSI interface on your PCI/PCI Express device.
  8. Replace any access panels on the computer case.
  9. Proceed to Verify Your Installation.