PXI NI PXI-8105 User Manual NI PXI-8105 User Manual April 2006 371755B-01
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Important Information Warranty The NI PXI-8105 embedded controller is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment, as evidenced by receipts or other documentation. National Instruments will, at its option, repair or replace equipment that proves to be defective during the warranty period. This warranty includes parts and labor.
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Contents About This Manual How to Use the Documentation Set...............................................................................vii Conventions ...................................................................................................................vii Related Documentation..................................................................................................viii Chapter 1 Introduction Benefits of PXI ...........................................................................
Contents Chapter 3 I/O Information Front Panel Connectors ................................................................................................. 3-1 Front Panel..................................................................................................................... 3-2 DVI-I ............................................................................................................... 3-3 COM1............................................................................................
About This Manual This manual contains detailed instructions for installing and configuring your National Instruments NI PXI-8105 embedded controller kit. How to Use the Documentation Set Begin by reading the NI PXI-8105 Installation Guide, a brief quick-start guide that describes how to install and get started with your controller. This manual, the NI PXI-8105 User Manual, contains more details about changing the installation or configuration from the defaults and using the hardware.
About This Manual monospace bold Bold text in this font denotes the messages and responses that the computer automatically prints to the screen. This font also emphasizes lines of code that are different from the other examples. Related Documentation The following documents contain information you may find helpful as you read this manual: NI PXI-8105 User Manual • PICMG 2.0 R3.0 CompactPCI Specification, PCI Industrial Computers Manufacturers Group • IEEE Standard P1284.
1 Introduction Benefits of PXI The PXI (PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation) industry standard, an open specification governed by the PXI Systems Alliance (PXISA), defines a compact modular PC platform for test, measurement, and control systems. PXI leverages the PCI bus, which is the de facto standard for today’s desktop computer software and hardware designs.
Chapter 1 Introduction NI PXI-8105 Description The NI PXI-8105 PXI/CompactPCI embedded computer is a high-performance PXI/CompactPCI system controller. The NI PXI-8105 controller integrates standard I/O features in a single unit by using state-of-the-art packaging. Combining an NI PXI-8105 embedded controller with a PXI-compatible chassis, such as the NI PXI-1042, results in a fully PC-compatible computer in a compact, rugged package.
Chapter 1 Introduction NI PXI-8105 Functional Description The NI PXI-8105 is a modular PC in a PXI 3U-size form factor. Figure 1-1 is a functional block diagram of the NI PXI-8105. Following the diagram is a description of each logic block shown.
Chapter 1 Introduction The NI PXI-8105 consists of the following logic blocks on the CPU module and the I/O module. The CPU module has the following logic blocks: • Socket 479 CPU is the socket definition for the Intel® Core™ Duo processor T2500. • The SO-DIMM block consists of two 64-bit DDR2 SDRAM sockets that can hold up to 1 GB each. • The Chipset 945GMCH (Graphics and Memory Controller Hub) connects to the CPU, DDR2 SDRAM, and DVI-I video.
Chapter 1 Introduction control of NI hardware. Instrument drivers are available at ni.com/idnet to simplify communication with instruments over a variety of busses. LabVIEW is a powerful and easy-to-use graphical programming environment you can use to acquire data from thousands of different instruments including USB, IEEE 488.2, VXI, serial, PLCs, and plug-in boards. LabVIEW helps you convert acquired data into meaningful results using powerful data analysis routines.
Chapter 1 Introduction You can expand the timing and triggering functionality of your PXI system with PXI Timing and Synchronization products. These products provide precision clock sources, custom routing of triggers for multi-chassis synchronization, clock sharing, and more and are programmed with NI-Sync. For more information visit ni.com/pxi. NI-VISA is the National Instruments implementation of the VISA specification.
Installation and Configuration 2 This chapter contains information about installing and configuring your NI PXI-8105 controller. Installing the NI PXI-8105 This section contains general installation instructions for the NI PXI-8105. Consult your PXI chassis user manual for specific instructions and warnings. 1. Plug in your chassis before installing the NI PXI-8105. The power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you install the module.
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration 4. Remove the protective plastic covers from the four bracket-retaining screws as shown in Figure 2-1. 1 1 Protective Screw Cap (4X) Figure 2-1. Removing Protective Screw Caps 5. Make sure the injector/ejector handle is in its downward position. Align the NI PXI-8105 with the card guides on the top and bottom of the system controller slot. Caution Do not raise the injector/ejector handle as you insert the NI PXI-8105.
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration 7. Raise the injector/ejector handle until the module firmly seats into the backplane receptacle connectors. The front panel of the NI PXI-8105 should be even with the front panel of the chassis. 8. Tighten the four bracket-retaining screws on the top and bottom of the front panel to secure the NI PXI-8105 to the chassis. 9. Check the installation. 10. Connect the keyboard and mouse to the appropriate connectors.
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Figure 2-2 shows an NI PXI-8105 installed in the system controller slot of a National Instruments PXI-1042 chassis. You can place PXI devices in any other slots. 1 2 3 1 PXI-1042 Chassis 2 NI PXI-8105 Controller 3 Injector/Ejector Rail Figure 2-2. NI PXI-8105 Controller Installed in a PXI Chassis How to Remove the Controller from the PXI Chassis The NI PXI-8105 controller is designed for easy handling.
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration BIOS Setup You can change the NI PXI-8105 configuration settings in the BIOS setup. The BIOS is the low-level interface between the hardware and PC software that configures and tests your hardware when you boot the system. The BIOS setup program includes menus for configuring settings and enabling NI PXI-8105 controller features.
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration • <+> and <–>—Use these keys to cycle between all available settings for a selected configuration option. • —Use this key to select time and date fields. Main Setup Menu The most commonly accessed and modified BIOS settings are in the Main setup menu. The Main setup menu includes the following settings: • System Time & Date—This setting controls the time of day, which is stored in a battery-backed real-time clock.
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Changing settings in this menu may result in an unstable or unbootable controller. If this happens, follow the procedures outlined in the System CMOS section to restore BIOS settings to their factory defaults. Caution The Advanced setup menu includes the following settings: • Reset Configuration Data—A portion of the EEPROM on the controller is designated as the Extended System Configuration Data region (ESCD).
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Note • Parallel Port Mode—The PC industry has created several different modes of operation for this port over the years. Usually, the default setting works for all applications. However, if a parallel port device specifically requires a nondefault setting, you can change it here. The default is Bidirectional, for full IEEE 1284 capabilities. • Legacy USB Support—Use this setting to use a USB keyboard and mouse as if they were standard PS/2-style peripherals.
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration that may be hot-plugged in the ExpressCard slot. This setting is only applicable if ExpressCard Hot-Plug Resources is set to Enabled. The default value for this setting is 8 PCI buses. • I/O—This setting determines the amount of I/O space, in bytes, that will be reserved by the BIOS for PCI-PCI bridges that may be hot-plugged in the ExpressCard slot. This setting is only applicable if ExpressCard Hot-Plug Resources is set to Enabled.
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Note Scanning for Option ROMs on devices behind a PCI bridge cannot be disabled. PCI Device x Option ROM Scan—This setting selects whether PCI device x will be scanned for an option ROM. Setting this option to Enabled allows the BIOS to scan for a PCI option ROM on this PCI device. Setting to Disabled prevents the BIOS from detecting option ROMs on this device. Setting to Disabled does not completely disable the PCI device, just the option ROM scan.
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration • USB FDC—A USB based floppy disk drive. • PCI SCSI—A SCSI drive (hard disk drive or CD-ROM) connected through a SCSI controller in the PXI chassis. • PCI LAN—A PXE Network boot device, if PXE Network Boot is enabled on the Advanced menu. Exiting BIOS Setup The Exit setup menu includes all available options for exiting, saving, and loading the BIOS default configuration.
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Complete the following steps to clear the CMOS contents: 1. Power off the chassis. 2. Remove the controller from the chassis. 3. Move the jumper on W7 from pins 1–2 to pins 2–3, as shown in Figure 2-3. 4. Wait one second. Move the jumper back to pins 1–2. 5. Reinstall the controller in the chassis. Caution Do not leave the jumper on pins 2–3. Doing so decreases battery life. In addition, leaving the jumper on the pins prevents the controller from booting.
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Drivers and Software Files and Directories Installed on Your Hard Drive Your hard drive includes a directory called images in its root that contains software and soft copies of manuals for the installed devices. The directory structure under the images directory is logically organized into several levels. In the images directory, you will find a manuals directory, an os directory, and a drivers directory.
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Chassis Configuration Configuration of the PXI system is handled through Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX), included with the software pre-installed on your controller. MAX creates the pxisys.ini file, which defines the layout and parameters of your PXI system. The configuration steps for single or multiple-chassis systems are the same. An example of a multichassis configuration is shown in Figure 2-4. Figure 2-4.
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Basic PXI System Configuration 1. Launch MAX. 2. In the Configuration tree, click the Devices and Interfaces branch to expand it. 3. If the PXI system controller has not yet been configured, it is labeled PXI System (Unidentified). Right-click this entry to display the pop-up menu, then select the appropriate controller model from the Identify As submenu. 4. Click the PXI System controller.
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration different size modules in each slot is supported, but system performance will be slower than using two matched modules. However, two mismatched modules will result in better performance than using a single module. National Instruments offers the following types of SO-DIMMs for use with the NI PXI-8105 controller. • PC2-5300 512 MB, 64 MB × 64, CL 5, 1.18 in. max • PC2-5300 1 GB, 128 MB × 64, CL 5, 1.18 in.
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Hard Drive Recovery NI PXI-8105 controllers include two methods of restoring the original factory condition of your hard drive. Hard drive-based recovery stores a factory backup on a separate portion of your hard drive allowing you to restore your controller without additional media. The NI PXI-8105 controller also ships with an OS Recovery CD that allows you to reinstall your operating system onto your hard drive through an external CD-ROM.
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration As an alternative to a USB CD-ROM drive, you can use an external SCSI CD-ROM with a PXI-SCSI adapter. For additional assistance with installing or changing an operating system, refer to KnowledgeBase 2ZKC02OK at ni.com/support. Note ExpressCard This section provides information on the installation and removal of ExpressCard modules. Installing an ExpressCard You can install an ExpressCard module while the NI PXI-8105 is running.
3 I/O Information Front Panel Connectors Table 3-1 lists various I/O interfaces and their corresponding NI PXI-8105 external connectors, bus interfaces, and functions. Table 3-1.
Chapter 3 I/O Information Front Panel 2.847 [72.31] .340 [8.64] 1.997 [50.72] 2.221 [56.41] 2.328 [59.13] Figure 3-1 shows the front panel layout and dimensions of the NI PXI-8105. Dimensions are in inches [millimeters]. 4.393 [111.58] 3.840 [97.53] 3.551 [90.19] 3.371 [85.62] 3.165 [80.38] 2.490 [63.24] 2.063 [52.4] 1.550 [39.37] 1.546 [39.26] 1.069 [27.15] 2.847 [72.31] 2.345 [59.55] .775 [19.69] .000 [0] .000 [0] Figure 3-1.
Chapter 3 I/O Information DVI-I Figure 3-2 shows the location and pinouts for the DVI-I connector on the NI PXI-8105. Table 3-2 lists and describes the DVI-I connector signals. 17 9 1 24 C3 C5 C4 8 C1 C2 Figure 3-2. DVI-I Connector Location and Pinout Table 3-2.
Chapter 3 I/O Information Table 3-2. DVI-I Connector Signals (Continued) Pin NI PXI-8105 User Manual Signal Name 11 TMDS Data1/3 Shield 12 Reserved 13 Reserved 14 +5 V Power 15 Ground (for +5 V) 16 Hot Plug Detect 17 TMDS Data0– 18 TMDSData0+ 19 TMDS Data0/5 Shield 20 Reserved 21 Reserved 22 TMDS Clock Shield 23 TMDS Clock+ 24 TMDS Clock– C1 Analog Red C2 Analog Green C3 Analog Blue C4 Analog Horizontal Sync C5 Analog GND Return: (analog R, G, B) 3-4 ni.
Chapter 3 I/O Information COM1 Figure 3-3 shows the location and pinouts for the COM1 connector on the NI PXI-8105. Table 3-3 lists and describes the COM1 connector signal. 5 9 COM1 6 1 Figure 3-3. COM1 Connector Location and Pinout Table 3-3.
Chapter 3 I/O Information Ethernet Figure 3-4 shows the location and pinouts for the Ethernet connector on the NI PXI-8105. Table 3-4 lists and describes the Ethernet connector signals. 1 Ethernet 8 Figure 3-4. Ethernet Connector Location and Pinout Table 3-4.
Chapter 3 I/O Information Table 3-5. 10/100/1000 LAN Connector LED States LED Top Bottom Color LED State Condition Off LAN link is not established. On (steady state) LAN link is established. On (brighter and pulsing) The controller is communicating with another computer on the LAN. Unlit Off 10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected. Green On 100 Mbit/sec data rate is selected. Orange On 1000 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.
Chapter 3 I/O Information Table 3-6.
Chapter 3 I/O Information Universal Serial Bus Figure 3-6 shows the location and pinouts for the Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors on the NI PXI-8105. Table 3-7 lists and describes the USB connector signals. 4 1 USB Figure 3-6. USB Connector Location and Pinout Table 3-7.
Chapter 3 I/O Information Trigger The TRG connector is the software-controlled trigger connection for routing PXI triggers to or from the backplane trigger bus. Figure 3-7 shows the TRG connector location on the NI PXI-8105. Table 3-8 lists and describes the trigger connector signals. 2 1 Figure 3-7. TRG Connector Location and Pinout Table 3-8. TRG Connector Signals Pin NI PXI-8105 User Manual Signal Name Signal Description 1 TRIG Trigger 2 (Shield) GND Ground 3-10 ni.
Chapter 3 I/O Information GPIB (IEEE 488.2) Figure 3-8 shows the location and pinouts for the GPIB connector on the NI PXI-8105. Table 3-9 lists and describes the GPIB connector signals. National Instruments provides a GPIB mating connector, part number 183285-0R2. 13 25 GPIB 14 1 Figure 3-8. GPIB Connector Location and Pinout Table 3-9.
Chapter 3 I/O Information Table 3-9.
Chapter 3 I/O Information Table 3-10. ExpressCard Connector Signals Pin © National Instruments Corporation Signal Name Signal Description 1 GND Ground 2 USBD– USB Data – 3 USBD+ USB Data + 4 CPUSB# USB Presence 5 RESERVED Reserved by spec for future use 6 RESERVED Reserved by spec for future use 7 SMBCLK SMBus Clock 8 SMBDATA SMBus Data 9 +1.5V Power 10 +1.5V Power 11 WAKE# PE Wake 12 +3.3VAUX Power 13 PERST# PE Reset 14 +3.3V Power 15 +3.
Chapter 3 I/O Information Front Panel Features The NI PXI-8105 controller has the following front-panel features: • A controller reset pushbutton (press the button to generate a reset to the controller) • Two front panel LEDs that show PC status – – The POWER OK LED indicates the power status of the controller.
4 Common Configuration Questions This chapter answers common configuration questions you may have when using the NI PXI-8105 embedded controller. General Questions What do the LEDs on the NI PXI-8105 front panel mean? Refer to the LED status descriptions in the Front Panel Features section of Chapter 3, I/O Information. How do I check the configuration of the memory, hard drive, time/date, and so on? You can view these parameters in the BIOS setup.
Chapter 4 Common Configuration Questions • An external USB mass storage device such as a USB hard drive or CD-ROM • An external USB floppy drive • Most PCI-based boards that provide an Option ROM Note There are some limitations when booting from a USB device. Windows XP can be installed from a USB CD-ROM, but earlier versions of Windows cannot. The NI PXI-8105 BIOS configures the USB devices so that they will work in a DOS environment.
Chapter 4 Common Configuration Questions What if I don’t have a Y-splitter cable? Can I still use a mouse and keyboard? If you do not have a Y-splitter cable, plug a USB keyboard into any USB connector. You can also plug a USB mouse into any USB connector. How do I connect a standard 25-pin LPT cable to the NI PXI-8105? The NI PXI-8105 uses a type C LPT connector. Most parallel port devices use a type A connector.
Chapter 4 Common Configuration Questions How do I install software from a CD? The compact size of the NI PXI-8105 does not allow for an integrated CD-ROM drive. You have the following options: • USB CD-ROM—You can install from a USB CD-ROM using a bootable installation CD. • SCSI CD-ROM—Other types of CD-ROM drives are available. Check with the vendor to make sure Windows XP supports the drive. • Mapped network drive—You can use the Ethernet to connect to another computer.
Chapter 4 1 1 DDR2 SO-DIMM Module Common Configuration Questions 2 2 DDR2 SO-DIMM Socket Figure 4-2. Installing a DDR2 SO-DIMM in an NI PXI-8105 Controller How do I flash a new BIOS? You can download the new BIOS from ftp.ni.com/support/pxi/. For more information, refer to KnowledgeBase 3H3COSD8. Where do I get the latest software drivers? The latest National Instruments software is available from ni.com/ downloads/. For peripheral drivers, refer to KnowledgeBase 3H3COSD8 at ni.com.
Chapter 4 Common Configuration Questions PXI Configuration How do I use the SMB trigger on the front panel? For details, refer to the PXI Features section of Chapter 2, Installation and Configuration. Why doesn’t the NI PXI-8105 work with the PXI-8220 or PXI-8221? A serialized IRQ conflict with the PXI-8220/8221 and the NI PXI-8105 prevents PC cards using ISA interrupts from working with the NI PXI-8105 controller. For more information, refer to KnowledgeBase 2G3ED80Z at ni.com/support.
5 Troubleshooting This chapter answers common troubleshooting questions you may have when using the NI PXI-8105 embedded computer. What if the NI PXI-8105 does not boot? Several problems can cause a controller not to boot. Here are some things to look for and possible solutions. Things to Notice: • Which LEDs come on? The Power OK LED should stay lit. The Drive LED should blink during boot as the disk is accessed.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting My controller boots fine until I get to Windows, at which point I cannot read the screen. This may include garbled output, white screen, black screen, or an out of synch message from the monitor. This problem usually results from having the video card output set past the limits of the monitor. You will need to boot Windows in Safe Mode. To do this, reboot the controller. As Windows begins to boot, hold down . You should now be able to reset the video driver to lower settings.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting As an alternative method, complete the following steps: 1. Power off the chassis. 2. Remove the controller from the chassis. 3. Move the jumper on W7 from pins 1–2 to pins 2–3 as shown in Figure 5-1. 4. Wait one second. Move the jumper back to pins 1–2. 5. Reinstall the controller in the chassis. Caution Do not leave the jumper on pins 2–3. Doing so decreases battery life. Also, the controller will not boot.
A Specifications This appendix lists the electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications of the NI PXI-8105 embedded computer. Electrical Current (A) Voltage (V) Typical Maximum +3.3 2.8 A 3.5 A +5 (+5 VDC and +5 VIO) 5A 8A +12 2 mA 10 mA –12 0A 0A Physical Board dimensions................................... PXI 3U-size module 8.1 cm × 13 cm × 21.6 cm (3.2 in. × 5.1 in. × 8.5 in.) Slot requirements ...................................
Appendix A Specifications Operating Environment NI PXI-8105 Ambient temperature range .............5 to 50 °C in an NI PXI-1042 chassis (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2). Refer to the datasheet linked from the NI PXI-8105 Embedded Controller product page at ni.com for other controller/chassis combinations. NI PXI-8105 Extended Temp. Option Ambient temperature range .............0 to 55 °C (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2) Relative humidity range.........
Appendix A Specifications Shock and Vibration Operational shock .................................. 30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-27. Test profile developed in accordance with MIL-PRF-28800F.) Random vibration Operating ........................................ 5 to 500 Hz, 0.3 grms (with solid-state hard drive) Nonoperating .................................. 5 to 500 Hz, 2.4 grms (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-64.
Appendix A Specifications CE Compliance This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives, as amended for CE marking, as follows: Low-Voltage Directive (safety)..............73/23/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC) .....................................89/336/EEC Refer to the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for this product for any additional regulatory compliance information. To obtain the DoC for this product, visit ni.
Technical Support and Professional Services B Visit the following sections of the National Instruments Web site at ni.com for technical support and professional services: • Support—Online technical support resources at ni.
Appendix B Technical Support and Professional Services If you searched ni.com and could not find the answers you need, contact your local office or NI corporate headquarters. Phone numbers for our worldwide offices are listed at the front of this manual. You also can visit the Worldwide Offices section of ni.com/niglobal to access the branch office Web sites, which provide up-to-date contact information, support phone numbers, email addresses, and current events. NI PXI-8105 User Manual B-2 ni.
Glossary Symbol Prefix Value n nano 10 –9 µ micro 10 – 6 m milli 10 –3 k kilo 10 3 M mega 10 6 G giga 10 9 T tera 10 12 Symbols ° Degrees. Ω Ohms. % Percent. A A Amperes. AC Alternating Current. ASIC Application-specific integrated circuit.
Glossary B B Bytes. backplane An assembly, typically a printed circuit board, with connectors and signal paths that bus the connector pins. BIOS Basic Input/Output System—BIOS functions are the fundamental level of any PC or compatible computer. BIOS functions embody the basic operations needed for successful use of the computer’s hardware resources. C C Celsius. cache Small portion of high-speed memory used for temporary storage of frequently used data.
Glossary DRAM Dynamic RAM (Random Access Memory)—Storage that the computer must refresh at frequent intervals. DVI-I Direct Video Interface, Integrated—A video technology enabling the use of both analog and digital video signals. E ECP Extended Capabilities Parallel. EEPROM Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory. EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility. EMI Electromagnetic interference. EPP Enhanced Parallel Port.
Glossary I I/O Input/output—The techniques, media, and devices used to achieve communication between machines and users. IDE Integrated Drive Electronics—Hard disk and built-in controller. IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. in. Inches. instrument driver A set of routines designed to control a specific instrument or family of instruments, and any necessary related files for LabWindows/CVI or LabVIEW. interrupt A means for a device to request service from another device.
Glossary MB Megabytes of memory. MTBF Mean time between failure. MTTR Mean time to repair. N NI-488 or NI-488.2 The National Instruments software for GPIB systems. NI-DAQ The National Instruments software for data acquisition instruments. NI-VISA The National Instruments implementation of the VISA standard—An interface-independent software that provides a unified programming interface for VXI, GPIB, and serial instruments.
Glossary R RAM Random Access Memory—the computer’s primary workspace. RAMDAC Random Access Memory Digital to Analog Converter—the VGA controller chip that maintains the color palette and converts data from memory into analog signals for the monitor. resource Hardware settings used by devices in a computer system, including ISA interrupt level, DMA channel, and I/O address. RMS Root mean squared. See also grms.
Glossary V V Volts. VGA Video Graphics Array—The minimum video display standard for all PCs. W W Watts.
Index A common configuration questions boot options, 4-1 cables and connections, 4-2 chassis configuration, 2-14 figure, 2-14 driver installation, 4-3 general questions, 4-1 PXI configuration, 4-6 upgrade information, 4-4 CompactPCI specification, 1-1 configuration, common questions boot options, 4-1 cables and connections, 4-2 chassis configuration, 2-14 figure, 2-14 driver installation, 4-3 general questions, 4-1 PXI configuration, 4-6 upgrade information, 4-4 connectors COM1 connector and signals, 3-5 D
Index D ExpressCard, 2-18, 3-12 connector location and pinout (figure), 3-12 installing a module, 2-18 removing a module, 2-18 data storage, 3-14 DDR SO-DIMMs installing, 2-15, 4-4 figure, 2-16, 4-5 DDR2 SO-DIMMs from National Instruments (note), 2-16, 4-4 Declaration of Conformity (NI resources), B-1 diagnostic tools (NI resources), B-1 directories and files installed on hard drive, 2-13 documentation conventions used in manual, vii how to use this documentation set, vii NI resources, B-1 related docume
Index N installation See also configuration injector/ejector handle position (caution), 2-2 NI PXI-8105 installed in a PXI chassis (figure), 2-4 procedure, 2-1 removing NI PXI-8105 from PXI chassis, 2-4 removing protective screw caps (figure), 2-2 instrument drivers (NI resources), B-1 Integrated Peripherals menu, 2-7 National Instruments software, 1-4 support and services, B-1 NI PXI-8105 benefits of PXI, 1-1 BIOS setup, 2-5 block diagram, 1-3 connectors, 3-1 COM1 connector and signals, 3-5 DVI-I connec
Index troubleshooting, 5-1 upgrading RAM, 2-15, 4-4 NI resources, B-1 NI support and services, B-1 NI-DAQmx, 1-5 NI-VISA, 1-6 R O S operating environment specifications, A-1, A-2 os directory, 2-13 OS installation from CD-ROM, 2-17 safety specifications (table), A-3 serial port, 3-1 See also COM1 connector shock and vibration specifications, A-3 socket 479 1 CPU, 1-4 SO-DIMM logic block, 1-4 software See also drivers installed on your hard drive, 2-13 installing from CD-ROM, 4-4 LabVIEW, 1-5 LabWindow
Index T V technical support, B-1 training and certification (NI resources), B-1 trigger, 3-10, 4-6 connector location and pinout (figure), 3-10 connector signals (table), 3-10 troubleshooting CMOS reset, 5-2 controller does not boot, 5-1 damaged module, 5-2 video display, 5-2 troubleshooting (NI resources), B-1 video, 3-1 driver installation, 4-3 W Web resources, B-1 Y Y-splitter cable figure, 4-2 using mouse and keyboard without, 4-3 using with PS/2 mouse and keyboard, 2-3 U Universal Serial Bus (US
