User`s guide

PCI-2513 User's Guide Installing the PCI-2513
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Additional documentation
In addition to this hardware user's guide, you should also receive the Quick Start Guide (available in PDF at
www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQ-Software-Quick-Start.pdf). This booklet supplies a brief description of
the software you received with your PCI-2513 and information regarding installation of that software. Please
read this booklet completely before installing any software or hardware.
Unpacking the PCI-2513
As with any electronic device, take care while handling to avoid damage from static electricity. Before
removing the PCI-2513 from its packaging, ground yourself using a wrist strap or by simply touching the
computer chassis or other grounded object to eliminate any stored static charge.
If any components are missing or damaged, notify Measurement Computing Corporation immediately by
phone, fax, or e-mail:
 Phone: [phone] and follow the instructions for reaching Tech Support.
 Fax: [phone] to the attention of Tech Support
 Email: [e-mail]
Installing the software
Refer to the Quick Start Guide for instructions on installing the software on the Measurement Computing Data
Acquisition Software CD. This booklet is available in PDF at www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQ-Software-
Quick-Start.pdf.
Installing the PCI-2513
The PCI-2513 board is completely plug-and-play. There are no switches or jumpers to set on the board.
Configuration is controlled by your system's BIOS.
Before you install the PCI-2513…
Enable Bus Mastering DMA: For a PCI-2513 to operate properly, you must enable Bus Mastering DMA on
the PCI slot where you will install the board. Make sure that your computer can perform Bus Mastering DMA
for the applicable PCI slot. Some computers have BIOS settings that enable and disable Bus Mastering DMA. If
your computer has this BIOS option, make sure you enable Bus Mastering DMA on the appropriate PCI slot.
Refer to your PC Owner's Manual for additional information regarding your PC and enabling Bus Mastering
DMA for PCI slots.
Install the MCC DAQ software: The driver needed to run your PCI-2513 is installed with the MCC DAQ
software. Therefore, you need to install the MCC DAQ software before you install your board. Refer to the
Quick Start Guide for instructions on installing the software.
To install your PCI-2513, follow the steps below.
1. Turn the computer off, open it up, and insert the board into an available PCI slot that has Bus Mastering
DMA enabled.
2. Close the computer and turn it on.
When you connect the PCI-2513 to a computer for the first time, a dialog opens when the operating system
detects the device. The information file for this board should have already been loaded onto your PC when
you installed the Measurement Computing Data Acquisition Software CD supplied with your board, and
should be detected automatically by Windows. If you have not installed this software, cancel the dialog and
install it now.