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Firmware Update—After installing the NI USB device or upgrading
NI-DAQmx, complete any Windows Hardware Wizard prompts to update the
firmware on your device.
USB-9000 Series Users—When first connecting the device to your computer, the
Found New Hardware Wizard cycles through approximately three installations
before the device is ready for use.
Windows Device Recognition
Windows versions earlier than Vista recognize newly installed devices when the
computer restarts. Vista installs device software automatically.
NI Device Monitor
After Windows detects newly installed devices, NI Device Monitor runs
automatically at startup.
NI Device Monitor is on when the icon, shown at left, is visible in your
Windows taskbar. To turn the NI Device Monitor on, unplug your device,
restart NI Device Monitor by selecting Start»All Programs»National
Instruments»NI-DAQ»NI Device Monitor, and replug in your device.
The NI Device Monitor prompts you to select from the following options. These
options may vary, depending on the devices and software installed on your system.
• Begin a Measurement with This Device Using NI LabVIEW
SignalExpress—Opens an NI-DAQmx step that uses the channels from your
device in LabVIEW SignalExpress.
• Begin an Application with This Device—Launches LabVIEW. Choose this
option if you have already configured your device in MAX.
• Run Test Panels—Launches MAX test panels for your device.
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3 NI-DAQmx for USB Devices Getting Started Guide