User Manual

PXIe-3985

Table of Contents

Revision History...................................................................... ii

Preface .................................................................................... iii

List of Figures ........................................................................ ix

List of Tables.......................................................................... xi

1 Introduction ........................................................................ 1

1.1 Features............................................................................... 2

1.2 Specifications....................................................................... 3

1.3 I/O and Indicators ................................................................ 7

1.3.1 Front Panel ................................................................. 7

1.3.2 GPIB Connector ....................................................... 10

1.3.3 Reset Button............................................................. 11

1.3.4 LED Indicators .......................................................... 11

1.3.5 USB 2.0 Ports........................................................... 11

1.3.6 Gigabit Ethernet Ports .............................................. 12

1.3.7 USB 3.0 Ports........................................................... 13

1.3.8 COM Port.................................................................. 14

1.3.9 Onboard Connections and Settings.......................... 15

2 Getting Started ................................................................. 17

2.1 Package Contents ............................................................. 17

2.2 Operating System Installation............................................ 18

2.2.1 Installation Environment ........................................... 19

2.2.2 Installing the PXIe-3985 ........................................... 20

2.2.3 Replacing the Hard Drive or Solid State Drive ......... 21

2.2.4 Replacing the Battery Backup .................................. 22

2.2.5 Clearing CMOS ........................................................ 22