©
National Instruments Corporation
3
NI PXI-8184/8185 Installation Guide
10. Connect the keyboard and mouse to the appropriate connectors. If you
are using a PS/2 keyboard and a PS/2 mouse, use the Y-splitter adapter
included with your controller to connect both to the PS/2 connector.
11. Connect the VGA monitor video cable to the VGA connector.
12. Connect devices to ports as required by your system configuration.
13. Power on the chassis.
14. Verify that the controller boots. If the controller does not boot, refer to
the
What If the NI PXI-8184/8185 Does Not Boot?
section.
Figure 2 shows an NI PXI-8185 installed in the system controller slot of a
National Instruments PXI-1042 chassis. You can place PXI devices in any
other slot.
Figure 2.
NI PXI-8185 Controller Installed in a PXI Chassis
How to Remove the Controller from the PXI Chassis
The NI PXI-8184/8185 controller is designed for easy handling. To remove
the unit from the PXI chassis:
1.
Power off the chassis.
2.
Remove the bracket-retaining screws in the front panel.
3.
Press the injector/ejector handle down.
4.
Slide the unit out of the chassis.
1
PXI-1042 Chassis
2
NI PXI-8185 Controller
3
Injector/Ejector Rail
1
2
3
NI PXI-1042
