National Instruments PXIe-8821, Getting Started Manual

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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
PXIe-8821
This document includes instructions for installing and configuring your PXIe-8821
PXI Express controller module.
Contents
Getting Started.......................................................................................................................... 1
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines.......................................................................2
Unpacking......................................................................................................................... 2
Electrical........................................................................................................................... 2
Preparing the Environment............................................................................................... 3
Installing the PXIe-8821 into a PXI Express Chassis.......................................................3
LabVIEW RT.................................................................................................................... 5
Data Storage......................................................................................................................8
PXIe-8821 Front Panel......................................................................................................8
Removing the PXIe-8821 from a PXI Express Chassis..................................................10
Cleaning.......................................................................................................................... 10
Common Configuration Questions......................................................................................... 10
General Questions........................................................................................................... 10
Boot Options................................................................................................................... 11
Cables and Connections.................................................................................................. 12
Software Driver Installation............................................................................................12
Upgrade Information.......................................................................................................13
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................... 14
What if the Controller Does Not Boot?.......................................................................... 14
What If I Can’t See The Video?......................................................................................15
My system boots fine as long as a particular module is not in my chassis. How do
I boot the chassis with the module installed?........................................................... 15
My chassis or controller does not appear in MAX. How do I use MAX to identify
and configure my PXI system?.................................................................................15
My CMOS is corrupted. How do I set it back to default?.............................................. 16
Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................ 17
Getting Started
This section includes instructions for unpacking and installing your PXIe-8821 controller,
including setting up your controller to run LabVIEW Real-Time. It also describes the
controller's front panel connectors.
Caution Using the PXIe-8821 controller in a manner not described in this guide
can impair the protection the controller provides.