Chapter 4
Common Configuration Questions
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How do I get a replacement Y-splitter cable?
Y-splitter cables, part number 778713-01, are available through the online
catalog at
ni.com/products
.
What if I don’t have a Y-splitter cable? Can I still use a mouse and
keyboard?
If you do not have a Y-splitter cable, plug a PS/2 keyboard into the
PS/2 combo connector. However, you cannot use a PS/2 mouse without
the Y-splitter, so use a serial or USB mouse.
How do I connect a standard 25-pin LPT cable to the NI PXI-8186?
The NI PXI-8186 uses a type C LPT connector. Most parallel port
devices use a type A connector. To use a device with a standard type A
LPT connector, you need to use a type C-to-type A LPT adapter. Parallel
port adapter cables, part number 777169-01, are available through the
online catalog at
ni.com/products
.
Software Driver Installation
How do I install or reinstall the video driver?
Refer to the
Drivers.txt
file on the hard drive or recovery CD-ROM.
How do I install or reinstall the Ethernet driver?
Refer to the
Drivers.txt
file on the hard drive or recovery CD-ROM.
How do I install or reinstall the GPIB driver?
The NI-488.2 driver for your GPIB port is installed by default when your
controller is first shipped from the factory. To change the default installed
driver, complete the following steps:
1.
Download the latest GPIB driver from
ni.com/downloads
.
2.
Install the driver and verify that the driver has properly detected the
GPIB driver in the Device Manager. If you need more assistance, refer
to
ni.com/support/install
.
Note
Click the
Scan for Hardware Changes in the Device Manager
button to force
redetection of the GPIB hardware after installing the driver.