General Questions
What do the LEDs on the front panel mean?
Refer to the LED status descriptions in the
Front Panel Features
section.
How do I check the configuration of the memory, storage drive,
time/date, and so on?
You can view these parameters in the BIOS setup utility. Complete the following steps to enter
the BIOS setup:
1.
Reboot the PXIe-8861.
2.
Press <Delete> during the system boot up.
Can I use the internal storage drive and an external storage
drive at the same time?
Yes.
Boot Options
What devices can I boot from?
The PXIe-8861 can boot from the following devices:
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The internal drive.
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An external SCSI hard drive or SCSI CD/DVD-ROM if a SCSI adapter, such as the
PXI-8214, is used.
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A network PXE server on the same subnet.
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An external USB mass storage device such as a USB hard drive, USB CD/DVD-ROM, or
USB flash drive.
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Most PCI or PCI Express-based devices that provide 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-8861 BIOS configures the USB devices so that they work in a
DOS environment.
How do I configure the controller to boot from these devices?
You can configure the controller to permanently or temporarily change the boot order.
There are two methods.
•
Enter Setup and select the
Boot
menu. You will see a list of all bootable devices, ordered
by device type. You can set the boot order using <+> and <->. Set the order by device
type and set the order for the devices listed within the device type.
•
To boot from a different device without changing the boot order in the BIOS, press
<F10> continuously while booting. After the BIOS completes the POST and just before
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