IBM pc-card das16 User Manual

As with any electronic device, you should take care while handling to avoid damage from static 
electricity. Before removing the PC-CARD-DAS16/16AO 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: 

ƒ

  Phone: 508-946-5100 and follow the instructions for reaching Tech Support.  

ƒ

  Fax: 508-946-9500 to the attention of Tech Support 

ƒ

  Email: 

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 

The PC-CARD-DAS16/16AO board is completely plug-and-play. There are no switches or jumpers to set. To 
install your board, follow the steps below. 

Install the MCC DAQ software before you install your board 
The driver needed to run your board 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 PC-Card, do the following: 

ƒ

  Insert the card into a free PC Card/PCMCIA type II or III slot. The key helps to insure that the cable is 

inserted in the correct orientation. 
You do not have to turn the computer off. The system is designed for power-on installation. You should 
hear an insertion beep when you insert the card.  

 

Figure 2. End view of the 50-pin PC-CARD connector showing proper orientation 

Windows automatically detects, recognizes, and configures the PC-CARD. You should hear an insertion beep 
when you insert the card into the slot. To verify that the card is recognized, go to Control Panel\System\Device 
Manager and the card should now appear under "DAS Component." 

If the card is not detected by Windows, and you are not prompted for a driver after inserting the card, check 
that your computer's 32-bit PCMCIA drivers are installed and enabled. Do the following: 

1.  From your desktop, right-click on My Computer and select 

. The 

 dialog 

opens. 

11