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the controller boots the OS, the Boot menu is displayed. You can select the device type
you want to boot from.
Cables and Connections
How do I plug both a PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard into the
controller?
The PXIe-8861 has no PS/2 connector, and you need to use a USB Y-splitter cable as shown
below, or a similar device, to connect both a PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard. National
Instruments part number 778713-02 is such a cable and is available through the online catalog
at
ni.com/products .
Figure 4. Y-Splitter Cable
How do I connect a VGA monitor to the PXIe-8861?
You can use a DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter (part number 782271-01) available from National
Instruments to connect a VGA monitor to a DisplayPort connector.
Software Driver Installation
How do I install or reinstall the video driver?
Refer to What Peripheral Drivers Should I Use with My PXI or VXI Controller? at ni.com/
support .
How do I install or reinstall the Ethernet driver?
Refer to What Peripheral Drivers Should I Use with My PXI or VXI Controller? at ni.com/
support .
How do I install software from a CD?
The compact size of the PXIe-8861 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 10 supports the drive.
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