Caution - Static sensitive devices are present. Ground yourself to discharge static.
This section includes general hardware installation procedures for the GX164x boards and installation instructions for the GXAO software. Before proceeding, please refer to the appropriate chapter to become familiar with the board being installed.
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All GXAO boards have the same basic packing list, which includes:
1. GX1632e, GX1642, GX1648, or GX1649 board
2. GXAO Driver Disk
After removing the board from the shipping carton:
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Caution - Static sensitive devices are present. Ground yourself to discharge static. |
1. Remove the board from the static bag by handling only the metal portions.
2. Be sure to check the contents of the shipping carton to verify that all of the items found in it match the packing list.
3. Inspect the board for possible damage. If there is any sign of damage, return the board immediately. Please refer to the warranty information at the beginning of the manual.
All GXAO instrument boards are designed for use with a 3U or 6U cPCI or PXI compatible chassis and the software is compatible with any computer system running 32 or 64-bit Windows and Linux (using the GtLinux software package) operating systems.
Each board requires one unoccupied 3U PXI bus slot.