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Common Configuration
Questions
This chapter answers common configuration questions you may have when
using a NI PXI-8820 embedded controller.
General Questions
What do the LEDs on the NI PXI-8820 front panel mean?
Refer to the LED status descriptions in the
section of
How do I check the configuration of the memory, hard drive,
time/date, and so on?
You can view these parameters in the BIOS setup. To enter the BIOS setup,
reboot the NI PXI-8820 and press <Delete> during the memory tests. Refer
to the
, for more information.
Can I use the internal Serial ATA drive and an external hard drive at
the same time?
Yes.
Boot Options
What devices can I boot from?
The NI PXI-8820 can boot from the following devices:
•
The internal Serial ATA hard drive
•
An external SCSI hard drive or CD/DVD-ROM if an
SCSI adapter, such as the NI PXI-8214, is used
•
A network PXE server on the same subnet