†If Nikon Software is installed, it is ok, but if you want to be super safe uninstall that too. However, if there might already be drivers for any components already installed you should delete them (Technically this isn't necessary but sometimes you will run into the problem of drivers conflicting with each other). If you have a fresh copy of windows then you can proceed straight to installing the drivers. I would recommend doing a clean install of all the drivers. It is my general understanding that regardless of what motherboard/computer, it is best to turn off/reduce any OS or hardware related Power Savings functions in order for the Andor/Bitflow PCI board to operate effectively because they do not like the environment.īefore any of these devices can be interfaced with Micromanager, drivers must be installed so that Windows recognizes them. Under the Power tab go to OS Power Management and change Idle Power Savings from Extended to Normal.

Specifically for HP computers, go into the bios (hit ESC on computer post screen then F10 to go to computer setup).

If we were to find the correct BIOS settings, it would be possible to use the x4 board instead.' PCI Express Slot ExamplesĪdditionally, the power saving settings in the Bios need to be changed for similar strange power requirement reasons. It has become common practice to introduce energy saving modes into modern computers, and occasionally these can conflict with high performance devices. According to an Andor technician: 'I believe that it might be due to some as yet unknown BIOS setting limiting the voltages to the x4 or lower PCI slots. However, it may need to be moved to a PCI express x8 or x16 slot not because of speed concerns but power issues. This card is normally installed in a PCI express x4 slot as it is supposed to be.

The Andor Zyla camera is connected to the computer using a PCI express card x4 card. Specific Hardware Configuration for the Andor Zyla Camera

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1.1 Specific Hardware Configuration for the Andor Zyla Cameraīefore beginning any setup, it is important to determine exactly all of the different components of the system.

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