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PXI-8150 Series User Manual
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This
Manual
This manual contains detailed instructions for installing and
configuring your National Instruments PXI-8150 Series embedded
computer kit. The PXI-8150 Series includes all the models of the
PXI-8155 and PXI-8156 embedded PXI computers.
Organization of This Manual
This manual is organized as follows:
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Chapter 1, Introduction, describes the PXI-8150 Series of
embedded PXI computers and lists optional equipment and
software.
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Chapter 2, Functional Overview, contains functional descriptions
of each major logic block on the PXI-8150 Series embedded
computers.
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Chapter 3, PXI-8150 Series Configuration and Installation,
contains the instructions for configuring and installing the
PXI-8150 Series embedded computer.
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Chapter 4, BIOS, contains information on BIOS, the low-level
interface between the hardware and PC software that configures
and tests your hardware when you start up the system.
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Appendix A, Specifications, lists the electrical, mechanical, and
environmental specifications of the PXI-8150 Series embedded
computer, and describes how to add RAM to your PXI-8150.
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Appendix B, PXI-8150 Series System Resources, describes the
system resources available on the PXI-8150 Series embedded
computer and where they are allocated.
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Appendix C, LED Indicators, describes how to interpret the status
of the PXI-8150 Series computer by reading the LEDs on the front
panel.
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Appendix D, Front Panel and Connectors, describes the front
panel and connectors on the PXI-8150 Series embedded computer.
