Princeton Instruments PI-MAX2 System - Table 1. PCI Driver Files and Locations

Chapter 3 System Setup 39
Caution
If you are using the WinX application software, either High Speed PCI
or PCI(Timer) can be the selected Interface type. This selection is
accessed on the Hardware Setup| Interface tab page. High Speed PCI
allows data transfer to be interrupt-driven and gives the highest
performance in some situations. PCI(Timer) allows data transfer to be
controlled by a polling timer. This selection is recommended when there
are multiple devices sharing the same interrupt.
To Install a PCI Serial Buffer Card in the Host Computer:
1. Review the documentation for your computer and PCI card before continuing
with this installation.
2. To avoid risk of dangerous electrical shock and damage to the computer, verify
that the computer power is OFF.
3. Remove the computer cover and verify that there is an available PCI slot.
4. Install the PCI card in the slot.
5. Make sure that the card is firmly seated and secure it.
6. Replace and secure the computer cover and turn on the computer only. If an error
occurs at bootup, either the PCI card was not installed properly or there is an
address or interrupt conflict. Refer to Chapter 15 "Troubleshooting", page 165 for
instructions.
Note: The PCI card has no user-changeable jumpers or switches.
To Install the PCI Card Driver
The following information assumes that you have already installed the WinX application
software (WinView/32, WinSpec/32, or WinXTest).
1. After you have secured the PCI card in the computer and replaced the cover, turn
the computer on.
2. At bootup, Windows will try to install the new hardware. If it cannot locate the
driver, you will be prompted to enter the directory path, either by keyboard entry
or by using the browse function.
If you selected AUTO PCI during the application software installation, the required
INF file is automatically copied into the Windows/INF directory and the PCI card
driver file is copied into the "Windows"/System32/ Drivers directory. Refer to the
Table 1 for the appropriate file names and locations.
Windows Version
PCI INF Filename
Located in "Windows"/INF
directory*
PCI Device Driver Name
Located in "Windows"/System32/Drivers
directory
Windows
®
2000
and XP
rspi.inf (in WINNT/INF, for
example)
rspipci.sys (in WINNT/System32/Drivers,
for example)
Windows NT
®
N/A
pi_pci.sys
Windows
®
95, 98,
and Windows
®
ME
pii.inf
pivxdpci.vxd
* The INF directory may be hidden.
Table 1. PCI Driver Files and Locations