Computer Setup Guide

Initial setup instructions for the Dell Precision Tower 5810 acquisition computer.

Prerequisites

1. Disconnect USB DAQ - Ensure the USB DAQ is not connected before beginning installation

Network & System Drivers

1. Install GlobalProtect - Required for internet access
2. Install Dell Support Assist - Automated driver installation tool
   • See: drivers.md for driver details
3. Disable Sleep/Hibernate - Prevent interruptions during data acquisition
   • Go to Power Options and disable sleep and hibernate modes

Hardware Drivers

1. Install Audio Driver
   • Audio_Driver_DDG39_WN32_6.0.1.6111_A06_01.EXE
2. Install Chipset Drivers
   • Chipset_Driver_8W65V_1.0.0.1024_A00_ZPE.exe
   • Chipset_Driver_YV36W_WN32_10.1.2.10_A01.EXE
3. Install Dell Security Advisory Update
   • Dell-Security-Advisory-Update-DSA-2020-059_1GWG9_WIN64_1.0.0.0_A00_03.EXE

Data Acquisition Drivers

1. Install NI-DAQmx v15.5.0
   • NIDAQ1550f1.zip
   • See: NI-DAQmx downloads
2. Install Sutter CDM Controller Driver
   • SI_CDM_v2_12_36.zip
   • See: Installation guide
3. Install Thorlabs Kinesis Driver - For laser power control
   • Thorlabs_Kinesis_Setup_25822_x64.exe

System Optimization

1. Remove Unnecessary Programs
   • Uninstall OneDrive and other unnecessary programs
2. Disable Transparency Effects
   • System Properties → Performance Settings → Disable transparency

Software Installation

1. Install MATLAB 2013b (32-bit)
2. Install Ephus
   • Copy Ephus 2013b_20250909_qcamFix.zip from Sharepoint (Tzounopoulos Lab (2024) → Documents → data → PAC → sutter_2P_rigConfig_PAC) to C:/Rig/
   • Unzip Ephus 2013b_20250909_qcamFix.zip
   • Ephus should be in folder named C:/Rig/Ephus 2013b
   • Add C:/Rig/Ephus 2013b to MATLAB 2013b path with subfolders

3. Install QCam Driver (v2.0.13.1 64-bit)

   • QCamInstaller-2-0-13-1-64bit.zip
   • see: Sharepoint: Tzounopoulos Lab (2024) → Documents → data → PAC → sutter_2P_rigConfig_PAC → drivers

   Compatibility mode installation:

   1. Right-click the installer
   2. Select "Troubleshoot compatibility"
   3. Choose "Custom"
   4. Select "Worked with previous version"
   5. Choose "Windows 7"
   6. Continue with installation

   Testing:

   1. Turn on camera board
   2. Launch Ephus
   3. Add Ephus to MATLAB path
   4. Run startQCam to verify installation

4. Install MATLAB 2015b x64

5. Install ScanImage

   • Copy Scanimage5-3_20250905.zip from Sharepoint (Tzounopoulos Lab (2024) → Documents → data → PAC → sutter_2P_rigConfig_PAC) to C:/Rig/
   • Unzip Scanimage5-3_20250905.zip
   • ScanImage should be in folder named C:/Rig/Scanimage5-3
   • Add C:/Rig/Scanimage5-3 to MATLAB 2015b path with subfolders

6. Configure Ephus and Scanimage

   • see: Configuration