5.
Slide the unit out of the chassis.
Note
If the PXI Express chassis Inhibit Mode is not set to Default, any attempt to
shut down the PXIe-8881 through the power button or Windows will result in the
controller Power OK LED blinking. The user must use the Remote Inhibit pin on the
Remote Inhibit and Voltage Monitoring Connector to turn off the chassis. Refer to
the PXI Express chassis user manual for details on the functionality of the Remote
Inhibit and Voltage Monitoring controls.
Common Configuration Questions
This section answers common configuration questions you may have when using a PXIe-8881
embedded controller.
General Questions
What do the LEDs on the front panel mean?
Refer to the LED status descriptions in the
Front Panel Features
section.
How do I check which CPU is installed?
Use any of the following methods to identify the CPU model installed in your PXIe-8881:
•
Check the physical unit front panel overlay.
•
Reboot the PXIe-8881 and enter the BIOS setup.
•
Use the Windows system information to review the processor data.
•
Use NI MAX and review the controller properties. Select the controller in the left pane
and refer to the
CPU Model
and
CPU Cores
properties in the
System Settings
tab in the
right pane.
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-8881.
2.
Press <Delete> during the system boot up.
Can I use the internal storage drive and an external storage
drive at the same time?
Yes.
Boot Options
What devices can I boot from?
The PXIe-8881 can boot from the following devices:
PXIe-8881 Getting Started Guide
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