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How do I install software from a CD?

The compact size of the PXIe-8821 does not allow for an integrated USB CD/DVD-ROM
drive. You have the following options:

USB CD/DVD-
ROM

You can install from a USB CD/DVD-ROM using a bootable installation
CD.

SCSI CD-ROM

Other types of CD-ROM drives are available. Check with the vendor to
make sure Windows 7 supports the drive.

Mapped
network drive

You can use the Ethernet to connect to another computer. If you share the
USB CD/DVD-ROM drive on the other computer, you can map the
shared USB CD/DVD-ROM drive to a drive letter on the PXIe-8821.

A USB CD/DVD-ROM drive is available from National Instruments, part number 778492-01.

Upgrade Information

How do I upgrade system memory?

You can change the amount of installed RAM on the PXIe-8821 by replacing the DDR3L SO-
DIMM. Complete the following steps to replace the RAM.
1.

Remove the PXIe-8821 from the PXI chassis.

2.

Locate the DDR3L SO-DIMM module on the side of the controller, as shown in the
following figure.

3.

Install the new DDR3L SO-DIMM module into the slot.

PXIe-8821 System Memory Information

National Instruments offers the following types of SO-DIMMs for use with the PXIe-8821
controller.

1600 MHz DDR3L PC3-12800 2 GB, 256 MB x 64, 1.18 in. max (NI part number
785347-01)

1866 MHz DDR3L PC3-14900 4 GB, 512 MB × 64, 1.18 in. max (NI part number
785346-01)

1866 MHz DDR3L PC3-14900 8 GB, 1024 MB × 64, 1.18 in. max (NI part number
783001-8192)

Note

 

National Instruments has tested and verified that the DDR3L SO-DIMMs we

sell work with the PXIe-8821 controller. We recommend you purchase your DDR3L
SO-DIMM modules from National Instruments. Other off-the-shelf DDR3L SO-
DIMM modules are not guaranteed to work properly.

PXIe-8821 Getting Started Guide

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Summary of Contents for PXIe-8821

Page 1: ...ation 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...

Page 2: ...local regulatory rules Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance operate this product only with shielded cables and accessories Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance all I O cables ex...

Page 3: ...ature limit and MIL PRF 28800F Class 2 high temperature limit Relative humidity range 10 to 90 noncondensing Tested in accordance with IEC 60068 2 56 Maximum altitude 2 000 m 800 mbar at 25 C ambient...

Page 4: ...crew Cap 4x 5 Make sure the injector ejector handle is in its downward position Align the PXIe 8821 with the card guides on the top and bottom of the system controller slot Caution Do not raise the in...

Page 5: ...n the chassis 15 Verify that the controller boots If it does not boot refer to the Troubleshooting section The following figure shows a PXIe 8821 controller installed in the system controller slot of...

Page 6: ...front of the controller for easier access 3 Click the appropriate PXI Express controller entry to access the Network Settings tab in the right pane view 4 Optional Enter a name for the RT target in t...

Page 7: ...is switch overrides the behavior of Switch 1 Booting the controller into safe mode does not start the embedded LabVIEW RT engine After changing the settings or software reboot the controller with this...

Page 8: ...p VI 4 Switch 4 Reset IP Address Data Storage The PXIe 8821 has the following data storage features 2 5 in SATA notebook internal drive USB storage support USB CD DVD ROM mass storage device or floppy...

Page 9: ...rfaces and functions Peripheral External Connector Description Video DisplayPort Intel HD Graphics controller Serial COM1 9 pin DSUB 16550 RS 232 serial port Ethernet LAN RJ45 10 100 1000 Ethernet con...

Page 10: ...our LabVIEW application Removing the PXIe 8821 from a PXI Express Chassis To remove the PXIe 8821 from a PXI Express chassis complete the following steps 1 Power off the chassis 2 Remove any cables th...

Page 11: ...an Option ROM Note There are limitations when booting from a USB device You can install Windows 7 and later from a USB CD DVD ROM but not earlier versions of Windows The PXIe 8821 BIOS configures the...

Page 12: ...nto any USB connector How do I connect a VGA monitor to the PXIe 8821 You can use a DisplayPort to VGA adapter part number 782271 01 available from National Instruments to connect a VGA monitor to a D...

Page 13: ...y replacing the DDR3L SO DIMM Complete the following steps to replace the RAM 1 Remove the PXIe 8821 from the PXI chassis 2 Locate the DDR3L SO DIMM module on the side of the controller as shown in th...

Page 14: ...n answers common troubleshooting questions you may have when using the PXIe 8821 embedded controller What if the Controller Does Not Boot Several problems can cause a controller not to boot Here are s...

Page 15: ...ng the resolution to 800 600 and the refresh rate to 60 Hz Once you restart you can raise these values again using the test option in Windows You can access these settings by clicking Adjust screen re...

Page 16: ...s c Answer Y Yes to the verification prompt d Select Save and Exit Setup 2 Second Method a Power off the chassis b Remove the controller from the chassis c Press the Clear CMOS button SW1 for 2 to 3 s...

Page 17: ...declaration of conformity This system affords the user protection for electromagnetic compatibility EMC and product safety You can obtain the DoC for your product by visiting ni com certification If y...

Page 18: ...party legal notices in the readme file for your NI product Refer to the Export Compliance Information at ni com legal export compliance for the NI global trade compliance policy and how to obtain rel...

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