Installing the NI PXIe-8880 into a PXI Express Chassis

To install the NI PXIe-8880 into a PXI Express chassis, complete the following steps.
  1. Plug in your chassis before installing the NI PXIe-8880. The power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you install the module.
    Caution To protect both yourself and the chassis from electrical hazards, leave the chassis powered off until you finish installing the NI PXIe-8880 module.
  2. Remove any filler panels blocking access to the system controller slot (Slot 1) in the chassis.
  3. Touch the metal part of the chassis case to discharge any static electricity that might be on your clothes or body.
  4. Remove the protective plastic covers from the four bracket-retaining screws as shown in the following figure.
    Figure 1. Removing Protective Screw Caps

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    1. Protective Screw Cap (4X)
  5. Make sure the injector/ejector handle is in its downward position. Align the NI PXIe-8880 with the card guides on the top and bottom of the system controller slot.
    Caution Do not raise the injector/ejector handle as you insert the NI PXIe-8880. The module will not insert properly unless the handle is in its downward position so that it does not interfere with the injector rail on the chassis.
  6. Hold the handle as you slowly slide the module into the chassis until the handle catches on the injector/ejector rail.
  7. Raise the injector/ejector handle until the module firmly seats into the backplane receptacle connectors. The front panel of the NI PXIe-8880 should be even with the front panel of the chassis.
  8. Tighten the four bracket-retaining screws on the top and bottom of the front panel to secure the NI PXIe-8880 to the chassis.
  9. Check the installation.
  10. Connect the keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors. If you are using a PS/2 keyboard and a PS/2 mouse, a Y-splitter adapter is available to connect both to a single USB connector. National Instruments offers a Y-splitter adapter cable, part number 778713-02, available through the online catalog at ni.com/products.
  11. Connect the DisplayPort monitor video cable to the DisplayPort connector, or use the DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter included with your controller to connect a VGA monitor to the DisplayPort connector.
  12. Connect devices to ports as required by your system configuration. Refer to the NI PXIe-8880 Front Panel Connectors figure for front panel connector locations.
  13. Power on the chassis.
  14. Verify that the controller boots. If it does not boot, refer to the Troubleshooting section.
    Figure 2. NI PXIe-8880 Installed in a PXI Express Chassis

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    1. PXI Express Chassis
    2. PXI Express Controller
    3. Injector/Ejector Rail