Chapter 3
I/O Information
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Front Panel Features
The NI 8171 series has the following front-panel features:
•
A system reset pushbutton (hold the button for at least 2 seconds to
generate a reset to the controller)
•
Two front-panel LEDs that show PC status:
–
The
POWER OK
LED indicates that the power is on and reset is
no longer asserted.
–
The
DRIVE
LED indicates when an access to the internal hard
disk is occurring.
Data Storage
The NI 8171 series has the following data storage features:
•
Internal IDE hard drive
–
2.5 in. notebook hard drive
–
Supports up to ATA-5 (UDMA 100)
•
1.44 MB floppy disk
•
USB storage support—USB CD-ROM or floppy drive
12
SHIELD
Chassis ground
13
DIO5*
Data Bit 5
14
DIO6*
Data Bit 6
15
DIO7*
Data Bit 7
16
DIO8*
Data Bit 8
17
REN*
Remote Enable
18-25
GND
Logic Ground
Table 3-9.
GPIB Connector Signals (Continued)
Pin
Signal Name
Signal Description
