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NI PXI-8109 Installation Guide

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Figure 1.  

Removing Protective Screw Caps

Caution

Do 

not

 raise the injector/ejector handle as you insert the NI PXI-8109. The 

module will not insert properly unless the handle is in its downward position so that it does 
not interfere with the injector rail on the chassis.

6.

Hold the handle as you slowly slide the module into the chassis until 
the handle catches on the injector/ejector rail.

7.

Raise the injector/ejector handle until the module firmly seats into the 
backplane receptacle connectors. The front panel of the NI PXI-8109 
should be even with the front of the chassis.

8.

Tighten the four bracket-retaining screws on the top and bottom of the 
front panel to secure the NI PXI-8109 to the chassis.

9.

Check the installation.

10. Connect the keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors. If you are 

using a PS/2 keyboard and a PS/2 mouse, use USB-to-PS/2 adapters 
to connect both to the USB connectors on the front panel. You may 
use a Y-splitter adapter to connect both keyboard and mouse to one 
USB port, leaving the other USB ports free for other peripherals, such 
as a CD-ROM drive, or secondary hard drive. National Instruments 
offers a Y-splitter adapter cable, part number 778713-02, available 
through the online catalog at 

ni.com/products

.

11. Connect the DVI monitor video cable to the DVI connector. If you are 

using a VGA monitor, use the DVI-to-VGA adapter included with 
your kit.

12. Connect peripherals to ports as required by your system configuration.

13. Power on the display. Refer to the 

NI PXI-8109 User Manual

 for 

details.

14. Power on the chassis.

15. Verify that the controller boots. If it does not boot, refer to th

What If 

the NI PXI-8109 Does Not Boot?

 section later in this guide.

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Summary of Contents for PXI-8109

Page 1: ...in the chassis before installing the NI PXI 8109 The power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you install the module Make sure the power switch is turned off Caution To protect both yourself and the chassis from electrical hazards leave the chassis off until you finish installing the NI PXI 8109 module 2 Remove any panels blocking access to the system controller ...

Page 2: ...nect the keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors If you are using a PS 2 keyboard and a PS 2 mouse use USB to PS 2 adapters to connect both to the USB connectors on the front panel You may use a Y splitter adapter to connect both keyboard and mouse to one USB port leaving the other USB ports free for other peripherals such as a CD ROM drive or secondary hard drive National Instruments offers a Y ...

Page 3: ...s the injector ejector handle down 5 Slide the unit out of the chassis What If the NI PXI 8109 Does Not Boot Several problems can cause a controller not to boot Here are some things to look for and possible solutions Things to Notice Which LEDs come on The PWR OK FAULT LED should stay lit green The Drive LED should blink during boot as the disk is accessed What appears on the display Does it hang ...

Page 4: ...ted in the chassis Remove all other modules from the chassis Remove any nonessential cables or devices Try the controller in a different chassis or a similar controller in this same chassis Clear the CMOS Refer to the System CMOS section of the NI PXI 8109 User Manual Recover the hard drive on the controller Refer to the Hard Drive Recovery section of the NI PXI 8109 User Manual Ensure that the RA...

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