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INSTALLATION GUIDE

NI PXI-8105

This document contains information about installing the NI PXI-8105 
controller in a PXI chassis. For complete configuration and troubleshooting 
information (including information about BIOS setup, adding RAM, etc.), 
refer to the 

NI PXI-8105 User Manual

. The manual is in PDF format on the 

recovery CD included with the controller and on the National Instruments 
Web site, 

ni.com

.

Installing the NI PXI-8105

This section contains general installation instructions for the NI PXI-8105. 
Consult the 

NI PXI-8105 User Manual

 for specific instructions and 

warnings.

1.

Plug in the chassis before installing the NI PXI-8105. The power cord 
grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you 
install the module. (Make sure the power switch is turned off.)

Caution 

To protect both yourself and the chassis from electrical hazards, leave the chassis 

off until you finish installing the NI PXI-8105 module.

2.

Remove any panels blocking access to the system controller slot 
(Slot 1) in the chassis.

3.

Touch the metal part of the case to discharge any static electricity that 
might be on your clothes or body.

4.

Remove the protective plastic covers from the four bracket-retaining 
screws as shown in Figure 1.

5.

Make sure the injector/ejector handle is in its downward position. 
Align the NI PXI-8105 with the card guides on the top and bottom of 
the system controller slot.

Summary of Contents for PXI-8105

Page 1: ...e chassis before installing the NI PXI 8105 The power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you install the module Make sure the power switch is turned off Caution To protect both yourself and the chassis from electrical hazards leave the chassis off until you finish installing the NI PXI 8105 module 2 Remove any panels blocking access to the system controller slot ...

Page 2: ...ecure the NI PXI 8105 to the chassis 9 Check the installation 10 Connect the keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors If you are using a PS 2 keyboard and a PS 2 mouse use USB to PS 2 adapters to connect both to the USB connectors on the front panel You may use a Y splitter adapter to connect both keyboard and mouse to one USB port leaving the other USB ports free for other peripherals such as a C...

Page 3: ...I chassis 1 Turn off power 2 Remove cables from the controller front panel 3 Remove the bracket retaining screws in the front panel 4 Press the injector ejector handle down 5 Slide the unit out of the chassis What If the NI PXI 8105 Does Not Boot Several problems can cause a controller not to boot Here are some things to look for and possible solutions Things to Notice Which LEDs come on The Power...

Page 4: ...fferent chassis or a similar controller in this same chassis Clear the CMOS Refer to the System CMOS section of the NI PXI 8105 User Manual Recover the hard drive on the controller Refer to the Hard Drive Recovery section of the NI PXI 8105 User Manual For more troubleshooting information refer to the NI PXI 8105 User Manual The manual is in PDF format on the recovery CD included with your control...

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