Chapter 4
Common Configuration Questions
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What if I don’t have a Y-splitter cable? Can I still use a mouse and
keyboard?
If you do not have a Y-splitter cable, plug a USB keyboard into any
USB connector. You can also plug a USB mouse into any USB connector.
How do I connect a standard 25-pin LPT cable to the
NI PXI-8101/8102?
The NI PXI-8101/8102 uses a type C LPT connector. Most parallel port
devices use a type A connector. To use a device with a standard type A
LPT connector, you need to use a type C-to-type-A LPT adapter. Parallel
port adapter cables, part number 777169-01, are available through the
online catalog at
ni.com/products
.
How do I connect a VGA monitor to the NI PXI-8101/8102?
A VGA-to-DVI-I adapter (part number 762559-01) is included with your
kit. You can use this adapter to connect a VGA monitor to the DVI-I port.
How do I connect two monitors to the NI PXI-8101/8102?
To use both DVI and VGA, you can purchase a DVI to DVI and VGA
splitter cable through National Instruments (part number 780868-01).
Refer to KnowledgeBase 497ERQ7N,
Dual Monitors with the DVI
Connection on PXI controller
, at
ni.com/support
for more information.
Software Driver Installation
How do I install or reinstall the video driver?
Refer to KnowledgeBase 3H3COSD8,
What Peripheral Drivers Should I
Use with My PXI or VXI Controller?
, at
ni.com/support
.
How do I install or reinstall the Ethernet driver?
Refer to KnowledgeBase 3H3COSD8,
What Peripheral Drivers Should I
Use with My PXI or VXI Controller?
, at
ni.com/support
.
