Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration
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How to Remove the Controller from the PXI Express Chassis
The NI PXIe-8130 controller is designed for easy handling. To remove the
unit from the PXI Express chassis, complete the following steps.
1.
Power off the chassis.
2.
Unscrew the 4 bracket-retaining screws in the front panel.
3.
Press the injector/ejector handle down.
4.
Slide the unit out of the chassis.
Note
If the PXIe chassis Inhibit Mode Selector Switch is not in the Default position, any
attempt to shut down the NI PXIe-8130 through the push button reset or using Windows
will result in the controller Power OK LED blinking. The user will be required to use the
Remote Inhibit pin on the Remote Inhibit and Voltage Monitoring Connector to turn off the
chassis. Refer to the PXIe chassis user manual for details on the functionality of the
Remote Inhibit and Voltage Monitoring controls.
BIOS Setup Utility
You can change the NI PXIe-8130 configuration settings in the BIOS setup
program. The BIOS is the low-level interface between the hardware and
operating system software that configures and tests your hardware when
you boot the system. The BIOS setup program includes menus for
configuring settings and enabling NI PXIe-8130 controller features.
Most users do not need to use the BIOS setup program, as the
NI PXIe-8130 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.
Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility
To start the BIOS setup program, complete the following steps:
1.
Power on or reboot your NI PXIe-8130 controller.
2.
When the message
Press DEL to run SETUP
appears, press
<Delete>. The message
Entering SETUP
appears, and the setup
program is loaded after a short delay.
