Common Configuration Questions; General Questions; Boot Options - National Instruments NI PXI-8186 User Manual

Common Configuration
Questions

General Questions

Boot Options

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This chapter answers common configuration questions you may have when
using the NI PXI-8186/8187 embedded controller.
What do the LEDs on the NI PXI-8186/8187 front panel mean?
The green LED indicates the power supplies to/on the NI PXI-8186/8187
are within spec. The supplies monitored are 3.3 V, 5 V, +12 V.
The hard drive LED lights when there is hard drive activity on the
NI PXI-8186/8187.
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. To enter the BIOS setup,
reboot the NI PXI-8186/8187 and press <Delete> during the memory tests.
Refer to the
Entering BIOS Setup
Configuration, for more information.
Can I use the internal IDE drive and an external SCSI hard drive at
the same time?
Yes.
What devices can I boot from?
The NI PXI-8186/8187 can boot from the following devices:
• The internal IDE hard drive
• An external SCSI hard drive or CD-ROM if an SCSI adapter, such
as the PXI-8214, is used
• A network PXE server on the same subnet
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