National Instruments PXI-8211 User manual

Windows Me/98 Windows 2000/XP Windows NT 4.0
GETTING STARTED
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No CD-ROM drive?
Please see back cover for
alternative installation options.
Please turn
to the correct
section for your
operating system

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Shut down, then power off computer.
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Install hardware and cables, then power on computer.
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PXI-8211 for Windows Me/98 (Continued)
Windows Me/98

Install the PCI-PCI Bridge Driver.
PXI-8211 for Windows Me/98
Windows automatically detects the new hardware.
Follow the prompts in the Wizard. Select the recommended options when given a choice. If Windows asks
where to search for a new driver, clear all checkboxes and click Next.
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Windows Me/98
Restart computer, then connect to your network.
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Install the Windows Me/98 Ethernet Driver.
In most cases, Windows automatically detects the new hardware and installs the appropriate driver.
If Windows displays an Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box, insert the PCI/PXI Ethernet Adapters CD
and follow the prompts. Choose the recommended options when given a choice. If Windows asks
where to search for a new driver, make sure the box next to CD-ROM Drive is checked, and click Next.
Tip: If Windows reports that it cannot locate a file on the Intel PRO Adapter CD-ROM, insert the
PCI/PXI Ethernet Adapters CD and let Windows copy the files from the top directory of the
CD-ROM (typically d:\ ).
Tip: If Windows reports that it cannot locate a file on the Windows CD-ROM, insert the Windows installa-
tion CD and let Windows copy the files from either the top directory or the directory of the CD-ROM (typi-
cally d:\ or d:\win9x\ ).
For Help installing your driver, refer to the
PCI/PXI Ethernet Adapters Installation Guide (available
on the PCI/PXI Ethernet Adapters CD). The installation guide also contains cabling instructions and
troubleshooting tips.
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PXI-8211 for Windows 2000/XP (Continued)
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Windows 2000/XP

Install the Windows 2000/XP Ethernet Drivers.
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PXI-8211 for Windows 2000/XP
Windows 2000/XP automatically finds the new card and installs the drivers. You also may be prompted
for the original Windows 2000/XP CD.
For Help installing your driver, refer to the
PCI/PXI Ethernet Adapters Installation Guide (available
on the PCI/PXI Ethernet Adapters CD). The installation guide also contains cabling instructions and
troubleshooting tips.
Windows 2000/XP
Restart computer, then connect to your network.
(Windows 2000 only)
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Tip: If Windows XP displays an Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box, follow the prompts. Choose the
recommended options when given a choice.

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PXI-8211 for Windows NT 4.0 (Continued)
Windows NT 4.0

Install the Windows NT 4.0 Driver.
PXI-8211 for Windows NT 4.0 (Continued)
Select Start»Settings»Control Panel»Network»Adapters and click Add. Click Have Disk and insert the
PCI/PXI Ethernet Adapters CD. You also may be prompted for the original Windows NT CD.
For Help installing your driver, refer to the
PCI/PXI Ethernet Adapters Installation Guide (available
on the PCI/PXI Ethernet Adapters CD). The installation guide also contains cabling instructions and
troubleshooting tips.
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Windows NT 4.0
Tip: If you are using a PXI-8170 controller, you can load the Ethernet driver from C:\images\ethernet.

Restart computer, then connect to your network.
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Windows NT 4.0
PXI-8211 for Windows NT 4.0

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Alternative Driver Installation Options for the PXI-8211
The installation instructions illustrated for each operating system in this document are appropriate for most users.
However, if your PXI chassis does not contain a CD-ROM drive, try one of the following alternatives to load the Ethernet driver.
• If your PXI chassis contains a National Instruments PXI-8170 controller, the Ethernet driver is already loaded
on the hard drive. When the installer prompts you for the location of the driver, you can select c:\images\ethernet
instead of the CD-ROM. In fact, you may choose this option even if you do have an internal or external CD-ROM.
• If you have an existing Ethernet connection in your PXI chassis, download the Intel Ethernet driver from the
National Instruments web site. Access the Drivers and Downloads page at ni.com/download/.
• Connect an external CD-ROM, such as a USB CD-ROM, and load the Ethernet driver directly from the PCI/PXI Ethernet
Drivers CD.
• Use another computer that has a CD-ROM to copy the Ethernet driver onto a 3.5 in. floppy disk.
1. Open a DOS command window.
2. Change to the \MAKEDISK directory on the CD-ROM.
3. Type: MAKEDISK [
operating system ][ destination (optional; A: if not specified)] where
[ operating system ] is the OS family you want to use with the diskette.
W2K = Microsoft Windows 2000/XP
NT = Microsoft Windows NT
W9X = Microsoft Windows Me/98/95
NW = Novell NetWare servers and clients
DOS = Microsoft DOS and IBM OS/2
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