Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration
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Note
Recovering the OS erases the contents of your hard disk. Back up any files you want
to keep.
Installing an OS
NI PXI-8106 controllers include a pre-installed OS. In some cases, you
may want to install a different OS. When doing so, consider the following
guidelines.
Installing from a CD-ROM
The NI PXI-8106 supports the installation of Windows XP from a USB
CD-ROM. However, many other operating systems do not support
installation from a USB CD-ROM. For example, Windows 2000 aborts
during the install process because it does not have drivers for the CD-ROM
device.
With DOS drivers, you can install Windows 9
x
operating systems.
However, only a few USB CD-ROM drives have DOS drivers.
As an alternative to a USB CD-ROM drive, you can use an external SCSI
CD-ROM with a PXI-SCSI adapter.
Note
For additional assistance with installing or changing an operating system, refer to
KnowledgeBase 2ZKC02OK at
ni.com/support
.
ExpressCard
This section provides information on the installation and removal of
ExpressCard modules.
Installing an ExpressCard
You can install an ExpressCard module while the NI PXI-8106 is running.
The NI PXI-8106 will automatically detect the card. ExpressCards are
generally marked with a symbol or a label to indicate which end to insert
into the slot. The cards are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion.
To install an ExpressCard, complete the following steps.
1.
Hold the card so the top side is facing left.
2.
Insert the card until it is completely seated in its connector. The
connector has an automatic eject mechanism. If you insert the card and
it is ejected, simply re-insert the card until it is seated.
