Chapter 2
Installation and BIOS Setup
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7.
Power on the NI 8351.
8.
Verify that the NI 8351 boots. If it does not boot, refer to the
Connecting Safety Ground
The NI 8351 is designed with a three-position NEMA 5-15 style plug for
the U.S. that connects the ground line to the chassis ground. To minimize
shock hazard, make sure the electrical power outlet you use to power the
chassis has an appropriate earth safety ground.
Connecting to Power Source
Attach input power through the rear AC inlet using the appropriate
AC power cable supplied.
Caution
To completely remove power, you
must
disconnect the AC power cable.
The power switch allows you to power on the chassis or place it in standby
mode. Push the power switch to the On position (if not already on). Observe
that all fans become operational and the power indicator is lit.
BIOS Setup
This section includes information about the BIOS setup program for
configuring the system for optimum use. You may need to run the setup
program when:
•
During the system boot, an error message requests you to run setup.
•
You want to change the default settings for customized features.
Entering Setup
Power on the computer, and the system starts the POST (Power On Self
Test) process. When the following message appears, press <F2> to enter
setup.
Press F2 to enter SETUP
If the message disappears before you respond, and you still want to enter
setup, restart the system by turning it off and on. You may also restart the
system by pressing <Ctrl-Alt-Delete>.
