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NI PXI-8231 Installation Guide
Link LED Is Not Lit When Computer Is Shut Down and Power Is
Connected
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Make sure the network cable is attached.
PXI Installation Tips
PXI computers are designed to configure add-in boards automatically each
time the computer starts. The PXI computer sets the I/O address and IRQ
level for the peripheral boards when the computer starts. The network
drivers cannot change these values. If you experience problems when the
computer starts, you may need to follow additional steps.
On some computers, manual configuration is possible through the
computer’s BIOS setup utility. Refer to the documentation for your
computer. You may need to verify or change some BIOS settings.
The following common solutions may correct your problem:
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Make sure you have installed the adapter in a bus master-enabled slot.
On some computers, not all slots are bus master enabled by default.
Check your BIOS settings. Enable PXI bus mastering, if your BIOS
has such an option.
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Reserve interrupts (IRQ) and/or memory addresses for ISA adapters.
This prevents PXI boards from using the same settings ISA boards are
using. Try changing some of the interrupts reserved for ISA, but not
being used, to reserved for PXI.
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Update your BIOS. Sometimes updating the BIOS corrects some
configuration problems.
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Configure the PXI slot for level-triggered interrupts instead of
edge-triggered interrupts in BIOS.
Ethernet Adapter Specifications
LEDs
Green............................................... Activity/Link
Yellow/Green.................................. Speed
Refer to
ni.com/products
for complete specifications.
