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VXI/VMEpc 600 Series User Manual
About This Manual
This manual contains instructions for installing and configuring the
National Instruments VXI/VMEpc 600 Series embedded computer kit. The
VXI/VMEpc 600 Series includes all the models of the VXIpc 600 Series
and VMEpc 600 Series embedded computers.
Organization of This Manual
This manual is organized as follows:
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Chapter 1,
, describes the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series of
embedded VXI computers, lists what you need to get started, describes
the hardware, and lists optional equipment and software.
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Chapter 2,
, contains functional descriptions of
each major logic block on the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series.
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Chapter 3,
Configuration and Installation
, contains the instructions to
configure and install the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series.
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Chapter 4,
, contains information on BIOS (Basic Input Output
System), the low-level interface between the hardware and PC
software that configures and tests your hardware at boot up.
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Appendix A,
, describes the environmental, electrical,
and mechanical specifications of the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series.
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Appendix B,
, describes how to read the LEDs on the
front panel to interpret the status of the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series.
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Appendix C,
, describes the front panel
and connectors on the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series.
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Appendix D,
, answers common questions you
may have when using the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series.
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Appendix E,
, contains forms you can use to
request help from National Instruments or to comment on our products
and manuals.
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contains an alphabetical list and description of terms
used in this manual, including abbreviations, acronyms, metric
prefixes, mnemonics, and symbols.
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contains an alphabetical list of key terms and topics used in
this manual, including the page where you can find each one.