Set default analog output in MAX

Hi,
I would like to set a default value (e.g. 10V) to my analog output of my NI6251 card. The current value is (I assume) 0 V.
Is there a way to change the default value without using labview?
Many thanks

I'm pretty sure you can't set the default analog output of a DAQ card to something other than 0V even using LabVIEW. When the device powers up it will reset and set all outputs to an inert state which is a good thing for safety conserns.
I'd recommend you redesign your system so it too uses this standard of using the inert state of a startup condition. What kind of system do you have that you want the off state to be 10V?
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