Appendix F
Common Questions
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How do I check the configuration of the memory, floppy drive, hard
drive, time/date, and so on?
You can view these parameters in the BIOS setup. To enter the BIOS setup,
reboot the PXI-8170 and press <Delete> during the memory tests. Refer to
Chapter 4,
, for more information.
How can I boot from an external SCSI hard drive?
1.
Enter the BIOS setup program as described in Chapter 4,
2.
Select BIOS Features.
3.
Change Boot Sequence Setup so that SCSI is listed fist.
4.
Press <Esc> to exit from this screen.
5.
Select Save and Exit Setup.
Can I use the internal IDE drive and an external SCSI hard drive at
the same time?
Yes.
My CMOS is corrupted. How do I set it back to default?
1.
Enter the BIOS setup program as described in Chapter 4,
2.
Select Load BIOS Defaults.
3.
Answer Y (Yes) to the verification prompt.
4.
Select Save and Exit Setup.