Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration
2-4
ni.com
How to Remove the Controller from the PXI Chassis
The NI PXI-8104 controller is designed for easy handling. To remove the
unit from the PXI chassis, complete the following steps:
1.
Power off the chassis.
2.
Remove any cables that may be attached to the controller front panel.
3.
Unscrew the bracket-retaining screws in the front panel. Refer to
Figure 2-1 for the location of these screws.
4.
Press the injector/ejector handle down.
5.
Slide the unit out of the chassis.
BIOS Setup
You can change the NI PXI-8104 configuration settings in the BIOS setup.
The BIOS is the low-level interface between the hardware and PC software
that configures and tests your hardware when you boot the system. The
BIOS setup program includes menus for configuring settings and enabling
NI PXI-8104 controller features.
Most users do not need to use the BIOS setup program, as the NI PXI-8104
controller ships with default settings that work well for most
configurations.
Caution
Changing BIOS settings may lead to incorrect controller behavior and possibly
an unbootable controller. If this happens, follow the instructions for restoring default
settings in the
not
change a setting unless you are
absolutely certain what it does.
Entering BIOS Setup
To start the BIOS setup utility, complete the following steps:
1.
Power on or reboot your NI PXI-8104 controller.
2.
When the message
Press <DEL> to enter SETUP
appears, press
the Delete key on the keyboard. The message
Entering Setup
appears, and the setup program is loaded after a short delay.
3.
When you first enter the BIOS setup program, it displays the
Main
menu.
