Appendix F
Common Questions
VXIpc-850 Series User Manual
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How do I disable the automatic memory check when booting the VXIpc- 850?
Though the BIOS will always check memory below 1 MB, you can
disable it from checking for memory above 1 MB . To change the
BIOS, enter the setup by pressing <DEL> as the system is booting and
select the Advanced icon in the Setup window . Disable the Above 1 M
Memory Test, save your settings, and reboot the system.
Can I upgrade my VXIpc-850?
You can upgrade the modular CPU card to upgrade the processor.
Contact National Instruments for information.
What should I do if I cannot boot from the hard disk ?
Make sure the IDE block is set to Auto, LBA is enabled, and 32-bit
disk access is disabled.
Why does my computer hang on CSALLOC when I install the PCMCIA Card
Wizard?
CSALLOC hangs unless the serial ports are set to 3E8 and 2E8.
How can I boot from an external SCSI hard drive ?
In the Setup/Standard window change the Master drive setting from
User to SCSI, and make sure the SCSI is enabled in the Setup/Chipset
window.
Can I use the internal IDE drive and an external SCSI hard drive at the same time ?
Yes, but you can only boot from the internal IDE drive in this
configuration.
My CMOS is corrupted. How do I set it back to default ?
1.
Select Default/Optimal.
2.
Make sure floppy A is set to 1.44 in the Setup/Standard.
3.
In the Setup/Advanced enable AutoBlock IDE, enable LBA mode,
and disable 32-bit disk access.
4.
In Setup/Peripheral change the programming mode to manual,
enable FDC, set Serial Port 1 to 3E8, and set Serial Port 2 to 2E8.
5.
Run Utility/Detect Master to find the hard disk.
