How do I check the configuration of the memory, storage drive,
time/date, and so on?
You can view these parameters in the BIOS setup utility. Complete the following steps to enter
the BIOS setup:
1.
Reboot the PXIe-8821.
2.
Press <Delete> during the system boot up.
Can I use the internal Serial ATA drive and an external storage
drive at the same time?
Yes.
Boot Options
What devices can I boot from?
The PXIe-8821 can boot from the following devices:
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The internal Serial ATA hard drive.
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An external SCSI hard drive or SCSI CD/DVD-ROM if a SCSI adapter, such as the
PXI-8214, is used.
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A network PXE server on the same subnet.
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An external USB mass storage device such as a USB hard drive, USB CD/DVD-ROM, or
USB flash drive.
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An external USB floppy drive.
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Most PCI or PCI Express-based devices that provide an Option ROM.
Note
There are limitations when booting from a USB device. You can install
Windows 7 and later from a USB CD/DVD-ROM, but not earlier versions of
Windows. The PXIe-8821 BIOS configures the USB devices so that they work in a
DOS environment.
How do I configure the controller to boot from these devices?
You can configure the controller to permanently or temporarily change the boot order.
There are two methods.
•
Enter Setup and select the
Boot
menu. You will see a list of all bootable devices, ordered
by device type. You can set the boot order using <+> and <->. Set the order by device
type and set the order for the devices listed within the device type.
•
To boot from a different device without changing the boot order in the BIOS, press
<F10> continuously while booting. After the BIOS completes the POST and just before
the controller boots the OS, the
Boot
menu is displayed. You can select the device type
you want to boot from.
PXIe-8821 Getting Started Guide
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