Pxi Configuration - National Instruments PXI-8221 User Manual

Chapter 4 Common Configuration Questions

PXI Configuration

NI PXI-8183 User Manual
How do I flash a new BIOS?
For information on updating the BIOS, refer to KnowledgeBase
2GIGKD0Z at
ni.com/support
Where do I get the latest software drivers?
You can download the latest drivers from
.
pxisupp.htm
My NI PXI-8183 does not have an internal floppy drive. Is there a way
to use an external drive?
Yes. The NI PXI-8183 controllers support and can boot from USB floppy
drives. Refer to the Boot Options
A USB floppy drive is available from National Instruments, part
number 778492-02.
The LPT port on the NI PXI-8183 also can be configured through the
BIOS setup for floppy signals instead of LPT signals. Refer to Chapter 3,
I/O Information, for the floppy drive pinout.
How do I use the SMB trigger on the front panel?
For details, refer to the
Configuration.
Why doesn't the NI PXI-8183 work with the PXI-8220?
A serialized IRQ conflict with the PXI-8220 and the NI PXI-8183 prevents
PC cards using ISA interrupts from working with the NI PXI-8183
controllers. The PXI-8221 is designed to work with the NI PXI-8183
and should be used instead.
.
ni.com/support/
section for more information.
PXI Features section of Chapter 2,
4-8
Installation and
ni.com