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Chapter 2
Installation and BIOS Setup
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Parts Replacement
—Service this equipment only with parts that are exact replacements,
both electrically and mechanically. Contact National Instruments for replacement part
information. Installation of parts with those that are not direct replacements may cause
harm to personnel operating the chassis. Furthermore, damage or fire may occur if
replacement parts are unsuitable.
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Modification
—Do
not
modify any part of the RMC-8356 from its original condition.
Unsuitable modifications may result in safety hazards.
Chassis Cooling Considerations
The RMC-8356 is designed to operate on a bench or in an instrument rack. Determine how you
want to use the RMC-8356 and follow the appropriate installation instructions.
Caution
If installed in a closed or multiunit rack assembly, the rack environment
operating ambient temperature may be greater than room ambient temperature.
Therefore, install the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum
ambient operating temperature (Tma) specified in Appendix A,
Providing Adequate Clearance
Apertures in the front and rear of the chassis facilitate power supply and motherboard cooling.
Air enters through the front of the chassis and exits through the fans on the rear of the chassis.
Place the RMC-8356 on a bench top or in an instrument rack so that the fans (air outlets) and the
air inlet apertures in the front and rear of the chassis have adequate ventilation. Keep other
equipment a minimum of 76.2 mm (3 in.) away from the air outlets on the rear of the chassis.
Installation
Follow these steps to connect devices to the RMC-8356:
1.
Connect a keyboard and mouse to the appropriate connectors on the RMC-8356 rear panel.
2.
Connect the DisplayPort or DVI monitor video cable to the corresponding DisplayPort or
DVI connector on the rear panel.
3.
Connect the USB and serial devices as necessary to the RMC-8356 front and rear panel
ports.
Caution
To minimize shock hazard, make sure the electrical power outlet you use
to power the RMC-8356 has an appropriate earth safety ground. Refer to the
section for more information.
4.
Connect the AC power cable to the AC inlet on the rear panel and to an AC power outlet.
For more information, refer to the
section.
5.
Power on the RMC-8356.
6.
Verify that the RMC-8356 boots. If it does not boot, refer to the
.
