Chapter 4
Common Configuration Questions
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Boot Options
What devices can I boot from?
The NI 8350 can boot from the following devices:
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The internal IDE 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
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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 8350
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 Advanced BIOS Features. 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. Refer to the
Installation and Configuration
, for more
information.
Chassis Configuration
How do I set up the NI 8350 to work with my chassis?
Configuration of the PXI system is handled through Measurement &
Automation Explorer (MAX), included with the software pre-installed
on your NI 8350. 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.
