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Using the PXI-8150B/8170 Series in a PXI-1020 Chassis

Step 2. BIOS Setup for LCD Support

1.

Insert your controller into Slot 1 of your PXI-1020 chassis and connect 
an external monitor to the VGA port.

2.

Enter into the CMOS Setup Utility by turning on your PXI system and 
pressing the <Delete> key during boot-up.

3.

From the main CMOS Setup Utility screen, select Standard CMOS 
Setup
 using the arrow keys and then press the <Enter> key.

4.

Select one of the following options from the LCD & CRT menu item:

CRT—Just prior to the OS loading, only the CRT Display will be 
enabled.

LCD—Just prior to the OS loading, only the LCD Display will be 
enabled.

Both—Both the CRT and LCD Displays are always enabled.

Auto—If a CRT is connected to the controller at boot, only the 
CRT is enabled. If a CRT is not connected at boot, only the LCD 
is enabled.

Note

During the initial boot process, both the LCD and CRT displays are enabled.

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