Chapter 4
Common Configuration Questions
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How do I install software from a CD?
The compact size of the NI PXI-8186 does not allow for an integrated
CD-ROM drive. If you are using Windows XP, you have the following
options:
•
USB CD-ROM
—Windows XP supports installing from a
USB CD-ROM using a bootable installation CD.
•
SCSI, LPT, or PC Card-based CD-ROM
—Other types of CD-ROM
drives are available. Check with the vendor to make sure Windows XP
supports the drive.
•
Mapped network drive
—You can use the Ethernet to connect to
another computer. If you share the CD-ROM drive on the other
computer, you can map the shared CD-ROM drive to a drive letter
on the NI PXI-8186.
Chassis Configuration
How do I set up the NI PXI-8186 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 controller. 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.