Chapter 4
Common Configuration Questions
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Cables and Connections
How do I plug both a PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard into the
controller?
The NI PXIe-8100 has no PS/2 connector, and you need to use a USB
Y-splitter cable as shown in Figure 4-1, or a similar device, to connect
both a PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard. National Instruments part
number 778713-01 is such a cable and is available through the online
catalog at
ni.com/products
.
Figure 4-1.
Y-Splitter Cable
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 USB keyboard into any USB
connector. You can also plug a USB mouse into any USB connector.
Software Driver Installation
How do I install or reinstall the video driver?
Refer to KnowledgeBase 3H3COSD8,
What Peripheral Drivers Should I
Use with My PXI or VXI Controller?
, at
ni.com/support
.
How do I install or reinstall the Ethernet driver?
Refer to KnowledgeBase 3H3COSD8,
What Peripheral Drivers Should I
Use with My PXI or VXI Controller?
, at
ni.com/support
.