GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NI PXI-8840 Quad-Core
This document includes instructions for installing and configuring your NI PXI-8840
Quad-Core PXI controller module.
For complete configuration information (including BIOS configuration, ExpressCard
installation, hard drive recovery, memory upgrade, and OS installation), full specifications,
and I/O information, refer to the
NI PXI-8840 Quad-Core User Manual
.
Contents
Getting Started.......................................................................................................................... 2
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines.......................................................................2
Unpacking......................................................................................................................... 2
Electrical........................................................................................................................... 3
Preparing the Environment............................................................................................... 3
Installing the NI PXI-8840 Quad-Core into a PXI Chassis.............................................. 4
LabVIEW RT.................................................................................................................... 6
Drivers and Software........................................................................................................ 8
Data Storage......................................................................................................................8
NI PXI-8840 Quad-Core Front Panel............................................................................... 9
Removing the NI PXI-8840 Quad-Core from a PXI Chassis......................................... 11
Cleaning.......................................................................................................................... 11
Common Configuration Questions..........................................................................................11
General Questions........................................................................................................... 11
Boot Options................................................................................................................... 12
Cables and Connections.................................................................................................. 12
Software Driver Installation............................................................................................13
Upgrade Information.......................................................................................................14
PXI Configuration...........................................................................................................15
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................... 15
What if the Controller Does Not Boot?.......................................................................... 15
What If I Can’t See The Video?......................................................................................16
My system boots fine as long as a particular module is not in my chassis. How do
I boot the chassis with the module installed?........................................................... 16
My chassis or controller does not appear in MAX. How do I use MAX to identify
and configure my PXI system?.................................................................................17
My CMOS is corrupted. How do I set it back to default?.............................................. 17
Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................ 18
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