Software Driver Installation - National Instruments NI PXI-8108 User Manual

Software Driver Installation

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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-8108?
The NI PXI-8108 uses a type C LPT connector. Most parallel port
devices use a type A connector. To use a device with a standard type A
LPT connector, you need to use a type C-to-type-A LPT adapter. Parallel
port adapter cables, National Instruments part number 777169-01, are
available through the online catalog at
How do I connect a VGA monitor to the NI PXI-8108?
A VGA-to-DVI-I adapter (National Instruments part number 762559-01) is
included with your kit. You can use this adapter to connect a VGA monitor
to the DVI-I port.
How do I install or reinstall the video driver?
Refer to KnowledgeBase 3H3COSD8 at
How do I install or reinstall the Ethernet driver?
Refer to KnowledgeBase 3H3COSD8 at
How do I install or reinstall the GPIB driver?
The NI-488.2 driver for your GPIB port is installed by default when your
controller is first shipped from the factory. To change the default installed
driver, complete the following steps:
1. Download the latest GPIB driver from
2. Install the driver and verify that the driver has properly detected the
GPIB driver in the Device Manager. If you need more assistance, refer
to
ni.com/support/install
Chapter 4
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