The Getting Started with NI-DAQmx Base document describes how to install the NI-DAQmx Base software, the NI-DAQmx Base-supported DAQ device, and how to confirm that the device is operating properly on your Windows, Linux, or Mac machine. In Windows, select Start » All Programs » National Instruments » NI-DAQmx Base » Documentation » Getting Started with NI-DAQmx Base.

The NI-DAQmx Base Readme lists devices supported in different versions of NI-DAQmx Base. In Windows, select Start » All Programs » National Instruments » NI-DAQmx Base » DAQmx Base Readme.

The NI-DAQmx Base VI Reference Help contains VI reference and general information about measurement concepts. In LabVIEW, select Help » NI-DAQmx Base VI Reference Help.

The NI-DAQmx Base C Function Reference Help contains C reference and general information about measurement concepts. In Windows, select Start » All Programs » National Instruments » NI-DAQmx Base » Documentation » C Function Reference Help.

Note All NI-DAQmx Base documentation for Linux is installed at /usr/local/natinst/nidaqmxbase/documentation.
Note All NI-DAQmx Base documentation for Mac OS X is installed at /Applications/National Instruments/NI-DAQmx Base/documentation.