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Chapter 4
Common Configuration Questions
Does the NI RMC-8354 support a PCI card?
No, the NI RMC-8354 can support only PCI Express cards while using a riser card (provided).
What is the shortcut key to get to the boot menu while the BIOS is going through POST?
The shortcut key is <F11>.
Boot Options
What devices can I boot from?
The NI RMC-8354 can boot from the following devices:
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The internal SATA hard drive
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The internal CD-ROM drive
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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 or CD-ROM
Note
You should enable Legacy USB support to boot from USB devices. Refer to
the
section of Chapter 2,
information.
•
An external USB floppy drive
Note
There are some limitations when booting from a USB device. Windows XP
can be installed from a USB CD-ROM, but earlier versions of Windows cannot. The
NI RMC-8354 BIOS configures the USB devices so that they will work in a DOS
environment.
How do I configure the controller to boot from these devices?
Press <Delete>, enter the BIOS, and select
Boot
. Set the order by device type and set the order
for the devices listed within the device type. Refer to
, for more information.
Chassis Configuration
How do I set up the NI RMC-8354 to work with my PXI chassis?
Configuration of the PXI system is handled through Measurement & Automation Explorer
(MAX), included with the software pre-installed on your NI RMC-8354. MAX creates the
pxisys.ini
file, which defines the layout and parameters of your PXI system.
The configuration steps for single or multiple-chassis systems are the same. In MAX, select
Help»Help Topics»PXI
to configure your chassis.
