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Keysight M9537A AXIe Embedded Controller Startup Guide

Controller BIOS

Controller BIOS

The M9537A ships with latest version of the BIOS. Keysight periodically updates 

the BIOS with new versions. You can check the availability of new versions at 

www.keysight.com/find/M9537A

. If there is a new version of the BIOS posted, it 

includes installation instructions and release notes listing the new features and 

defects fixed.
To find out which version is currently installed in your M9537A you can either 

boot to the BIOS screen or you can run the msinfo32.exe reporting tool from 

within WES 7.
To look up the BIOS version via the BIOS screen:

1

Power on the chassis to boot the M9537A.

2

In the Keysight BIOS splash screen, press the 

Delete

 key. This opens the 

BIOS menu 

Main

 page displaying the currently installed version of BIOS.

To look up the BIOS version via msinfo32.exe:

1

Boot to Windows, click 

Start

.

2

In the run field type msinfo32.exe and press 

Enter

.

3

The 

msinfo32 exe

 reporting screen opens and you can read the BIOS 

version on the first page.

Summary of Contents for M9537A

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Page 3: ...anty THE MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED AS IS AND IS SUBJECT TO BEING CHANGED WITHOUT NOTICE IN FUTURE EDI TIONS FURTHER TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW KEYSIGHT DIS...

Page 4: ...erform proce dures involving cover or shield removal unless you are qualified to do so DO NOT operate damaged equipment Whenever it is possible that the safety protection features built into this prod...

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Page 7: ...down modes 10 Using the LAN ports 12 LAN port recommendations 13 Embedded system module LAN connection 14 Step 4 Windows Configuration Review 15 Microsoft Windows OS is Activated 15 Windows Security 1...

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Page 11: ...keysight com find M9502A or www keysight com find M9505A The drivers and Keysight s IO Libraries Suite installed on the M9537A controller are the current versions available when the module shipped fr...

Page 12: ...uate ESD protection when used alone To ensure user safety the static safe accessories must provide at least 1 M of isolation from ground Both methods when used together provide a significant level of...

Page 13: ...ldwide contact information for repair and service or refer to the support information on the product web page at www keysight com find M9537A 3 Write the following information on a tag and attach it t...

Page 14: ...and carton If the original carton is not available use bubble wrap or packing peanuts Place the instrument in a sealed container and mark the container FRAGILE 5 On the shipping label write ATTENTION...

Page 15: ...eyboard mouse video monitor are not included with the M9537A The operating system has been installed for you at the factory You do not require any other drivers to operate the controller module Howeve...

Page 16: ...r injector handles 4 Carefully align the M9537A board edges with the chassis guide rails and insert the controller into the chassis guide rails 5 Check that the catch hooks and alignment pins at both...

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Page 18: ...down procedure is to execute the Windows shutdown process and then turn off the chassis via the chassis On Off button Windows OS Versions The M9537A AXIe Embedded Controller ships with either Windows...

Page 19: ...ut down button To restart the controller click Windows Start click the power ICON then click Restart Do not enable the Microsoft Windows sleep mode It is possible that the M9537A controller could go i...

Page 20: ...of three LAN ports accessible on the front panels Two LAN ports are on the M9537A controller and one on the Embedded System Module ESM Windows Device Manager shows four individual Network Interface C...

Page 21: ...le if you connect the LAN cable to the ESM when power is first applied to the chassis and subsequently you move the cable to one of the two LAN ports on the controller while the chassis is still power...

Page 22: ...ESM Therefore whenever you change the ESM LAN connection do the following 1 Power down the M9537A using the Shut down selection on the Windows Start menu 2 After shut down is complete power down the c...

Page 23: ...ick System 3 Scroll down to the bottom of the screen Under Windows Activation you can view the activation status Windows Security If your system is connected to the Internet you should take the follow...

Page 24: ...em performance and some Windows Updates automatically reboot the controller Therefore Windows updates should be performed when the system is not in normal use There is no 3rd party anti virus software...

Page 25: ...een 2 Click Settings from the list to the left 3 Select Accounts 4 Select Sign in options from the menu 5 Click on Change under Change your account password How to set or change your password for Wind...

Page 26: ...ms and data files You should regularly create a system image so that all data applications etc have backups The system image may be stored on a USB memory stick multiple CD DVDs an external USB hard d...

Page 27: ...Ie Embedded Controller Startup Guide 19 Step 4 Windows Configuration Review Some third party backup utilities may destroy Keysight s Recovery System partition If this happens the Keysight Recovery Sys...

Page 28: ...e Task bar click the Keysight Connection Expert icon Locate your AXIe in the Keysight Connection Expert Chassis tab as shown in the following picture The Keysight IO Libraries is pre installed on the...

Page 29: ...g correctly follow these simple steps 1 Boot up the M9537A and verify basic Windows operation by using the monitor keyboard and mouse 2 Verify that you have network access by opening the browser to a...

Page 30: ...tic electricity To minimize electrostatic damage take the necessary anti static precautions Both chassis provide a grounding terminal to which you can connect a wrist strap Empty Slots Except for perf...

Page 31: ...ed instruments by either turning off the power via an external power source or by pulling the power plug out from the rear panel This could corrupt the operating system The only approved way to shut d...

Page 32: ...find out which version is currently installed in your M9537A you can either boot to the BIOS screen or you can run the msinfo32 exe reporting tool from within WES 7 To look up the BIOS version via th...

Page 33: ...midity are controlled Condensation can pose a potential shock hazard Condensation can occur when you move the module from a cold to a warm environment or if the temperature and or humidity of the envi...

Page 34: ...ter Y1262A Display Port Cable Y1266A Spare SSD with Carrier WES 764 bit OS installed 240 GB This is not compatible with the Keysight M9036A or M9037A PXIe Embedded Controller Y1266B Spare SSD with Car...

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Page 36: ...This information is subject to change without notice Keysight Technologies Inc 2018 Published in USA Edition 5 March 2018 M9537 90001 M9537 90001 www keysight com...

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