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  • Page 1 NI PXI-8108 User Manual NI PXI-8108 User Manual September 2008 372561B-01...
  • Page 2 Thailand 662 278 6777, Turkey 90 212 279 3031, United Kingdom 44 (0) 1635 523545 For further support information, refer to the Technical Support and Professional Services appendix. To comment on National Instruments documentation, refer to the National Instruments Web site at and enter ni.com/info the info code feedback ©...

  • Page 3: Important Information

    Instruments Corporation. National Instruments respects the intellectual property of others, and we ask our users to do the same. NI software is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Where NI software may be used to reproduce software or other materials belonging to others, you may use NI software only to reproduce materials that you may reproduce in accordance with the terms of any applicable license or other legal restriction.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Benefits of PXI ...1-1 NI PXI-8108 ...1-2 Description ...1-2 Functional Overview ...1-2 NI PXI-8108 Functional Description ...1-2 National Instruments Software ...1-4 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Installing the NI PXI-8108 ...2-1 How to Remove the Controller from the PXI Chassis ...2-4 BIOS Setup ...2-5...
  • Page 5 Contents Security Menu ... 2-14 Save & Exit Menu... 2-14 System CMOS ... 2-15 LabVIEW RT Installation ... 2-17 LabVIEW RT Software Installation ... 2-17 LabVIEW RT Configuration Switches ... 2-19 Drivers and Software... 2-21 Files and Directories Installed on Your Hard Drive ... 2-21 PXI Features ...

  • Page 6: Troubleshooting

    Contents Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Technical Support and Professional Services Glossary Index © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-8108 User Manual...

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    About This Manual This manual contains detailed instructions for installing and configuring your National Instruments PXI-8108 embedded controller kit. How to Use the Documentation Set Begin by reading the NI PXI-8108 Installation Guide, a brief quick-start guide that describes how to install and get started with your controller.

  • Page 8: Related Documentation

    About This Manual Text in this font denotes text or characters that you should enter from the monospace keyboard, sections of code, programming examples, and syntax examples. This font is also used for the proper names of disk drives, paths, directories, programs, subprograms, subroutines, device names, functions, operations, variables, filenames, and extensions.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Additionally, PXI meets the more specific needs of instrumentation users by adding an integrated trigger bus and reference clock for multiple-board synchronization, a star trigger bus for very precise timing, and local buses for side-band communication between adjacent peripherals. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-8108 User Manual...

  • Page 10: Ni Pxi-8108

    Chapter 1 Introduction NI PXI-8108 Description The NI PXI-8108 PXI/CompactPCI embedded computer is a high-performance PXI/CompactPCI system controller. The NI PXI-8108 controller integrates standard I/O features in a single unit by using state-of-the-art packaging. Combining an NI PXI-8108 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.
  • Page 11 The NI PXI-8108 consists of the following logic blocks on the CPU module and the I/O module. The CPU module has the following logic blocks: • • © National Instruments Corporation Socket 479 PCIe Chipset G r aphic s Memor y...

  • Page 12: National Instruments Software

    • • National Instruments Software National Instruments has developed several software tools you can use with the NI PXI-8108. National Instruments’ hardware and software work together to help you make the most of your PXI system. The LabVIEW, Measurement Studio,...
  • Page 13 RTSI or PXI synchronization, self-calibration, messaging, and acquiring data to extended memory. For more information visit ni.com/daq National Instruments’ Modular Instruments use specialized drivers suited to each product’s specialization. Express VIs provide customized, interactive programming of instruments in a single interface and soft front panels provide an interface for testing the functionality of each instrument with no programming required.
  • Page 14 Chapter 1 Introduction NI-VISA is the National Instruments implementation of the VISA specification. VISA is a uniform API for communicating and controlling USB, Serial, GPIB, PXI, VXI, and various other types of instruments. This API aids in the creation of portable applications and instrument drivers. For...

  • Page 15: Installation And Configuration

    To protect both yourself and the chassis from electrical hazards, leave the chassis powered off until you finish installing the NI PXI-8108 module. © National Instruments Corporation Plug in your chassis before installing the NI PXI-8108. The power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you install the module.
  • Page 16 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration 1 Protective Screw Cap (4X) Caution Do not raise the injector/ejector handle as you insert the NI PXI-8108. The module will not insert properly unless the handle is in its downward position so that it does not interfere with the injector rail on the chassis. NI PXI-8108 User Manual Figure 2-1.
  • Page 17 14. Power on the chassis. 15. Verify that the controller boots. If the controller does not boot, refer © National Instruments Corporation Raise the injector/ejector handle until the module firmly seats into the backplane receptacle connectors. The front panel of the NI PXI-8108 should be even with the front panel of the chassis.

  • Page 18: How To Remove The Controller From The Pxi Chassis

    Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Figure 2-2 shows an NI PXI-8108 installed in the system controller slot of a National Instruments PXI-1042 chassis. You can place PXI devices in any other slots. 1 PXI-1042 Chassis How to Remove the Controller from the PXI Chassis The NI PXI-8108 controller is designed for easy handling.

  • Page 19: Bios Setup

    • • • • • © National Instruments Corporation section. In general, do not change a setting unless you are Power on or reboot your NI PXI-8108 controller. When the message <DEL> = BIOS Setup Menu <Del> key. The setup program loads after a short delay.

  • Page 20: Main Setup Menu

    Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration • • Main Setup Menu The most commonly accessed and modified BIOS settings are in the Main setup menu. The Main setup menu reports the following configuration information: • • • The Main setup menu also includes the following settings: •...

  • Page 21: Sata Configuration Submenu

    • • © National Instruments Corporation SATA Configuration—Use this setting to access the SATA Configuration submenu. Refer to the SATA Configuration Submenu section for more information. CPU Configuration—Use this setting to access the CPU Configuration submenu.

  • Page 22: Cpu Configuration Submenu

    Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration CPU Configuration Submenu Use this submenu to apply alternate settings to the CPU. Normally, you do not need to modify these settings, as the factory default settings provide the most compatible and optimal configuration possible. •...

  • Page 23: Expresscard Configuration Submenu

    When the controller is configured to boot LabVIEW RT, legacy USB support is automatically disabled. • © National Instruments Corporation Reserved Buses—This setting determines the number of PCI buses that will be reserved by the BIOS for ExpressCard PCI-PCI bridges that may be hot-plugged in the ExpressCard slot.

  • Page 24: Serial/Parallel Port Configuration Submenu

    Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration In addition, the following option is available for each detected device if a USB mass storage device is present: • Serial/Parallel Port Configuration Submenu Use this submenu to apply alternate configurations to the serial and parallel ports.

  • Page 25: Trigger Router Configuration Submenu

    DHCP. If the target is unable to initiate a DHCP connection, the target connects to the network with a link-local IP address. • © National Instruments Corporation Change Settings—This setting changes the base address and interrupt request level (IRQ) information for the onboard parallel port. The default value is Auto.

  • Page 26: Boot Setup Menu

    Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Boot Setup Menu Use this menu to configure settings related to the boot process and boot device priority. • • • • Note Only one device of a given type will be shown in this list. If more than one device of the same type exists, use the Device BBS Priorities submenus to re-order the priority of devices of the same type.

  • Page 27: Boot Settings Configuration Submenu

    • CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Submenu • © National Instruments Corporation CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities—Use this setting to access the CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities submenu to re-order or disable bootable CD/DVD ROM drive devices. Refer to the CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Submenu section for more information.

  • Page 28: Floppy Drive Bbs Priorities Submenu

    Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Floppy Drive BBS Priorities Submenu • Network Device BBS Priorities Submenu • Security Menu Use this menu to enable BIOS security options. • • Save & Exit Menu The Save & Exit setup menu includes all available options for exiting, saving, and loading the BIOS default configuration.

  • Page 29: System Cmos

    The NI PXI-8108 contains a backed-up memory used to store BIOS configuration information. Complete the following steps to clear the CMOS contents: © National Instruments Corporation Discard Changes and Reset—Any changes made to BIOS settings during this session of the BIOS setup program are discarded. The setup program then exits and reboots the controller.
  • Page 30 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Push-Button Switch SW2 NI PXI-8108 User Manual Press and hold down push-button switch SW2 for 2 to 3 seconds. The switch location is shown in Figure 2-3. Reinstall the controller in the chassis. Figure 2-3. Clearing the CMOS Contents 2-16 ni.com...

  • Page 31: Labview Rt Installation

    Complete the following steps to install the LabVIEW RT software. You can connect a monitor to the desktop PC to display startup messages such as the IP address and MAC address. © National Instruments Corporation Boot the NI PXI embedded controller into the real-time operating system. Refer to the...
  • Page 32 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration When any IP or identification settings are changed, you will be prompted to reboot Note the controller for the changes to take effect. Click Yes to automatically reboot the RT target. You may also reboot the controller by right-clicking on the target name under Remote Systems and selecting Reboot.

  • Page 33: Labview Rt Configuration Switches

    DHCP. If the target is unable to initiate a DHCP connection, the target connects to the network with a link-local IP address. © National Instruments Corporation Install the LabVIEW Real-Time software and device drivers that you require on the RT target. Refer to the NI Web site at...
  • Page 34 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Figure 2-5 shows the location of the LabVIEW RT configuration switches. The switches are shown in the OFF position. 1 Switch 1—Boot LabVIEW RT 2 Switch 2—Boot Safe Mode NI PXI-8108 User Manual 3 Switch 3—Disable Startup VI 4 Switch 4—Reset IP Address Figure 2-5.

  • Page 35: Drivers And Software

    The directory structure under the several levels. In the reference manuals, and National Instruments software manuals, all in Adobe Acrobat format. To access any manual, change your directory to c:\images\manuals several files, one corresponding to each device.

  • Page 36: Chassis Configuration

    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 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 2-6.

  • Page 37: Upgrading Ram

    NI PXI-8108 controller. • • National Instruments has tested and verified that the DDR2 SO-DIMMs we sell Note work with the NI PXI-8108. We recommend you purchase your DDR2 SO-DIMM modules from National Instruments. Other off-the-shelf DDR2 SO-DIMM modules are not guaranteed to work properly.

  • Page 38: Hard Drive Recovery

    Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration 1 DDR2 SO-DIMM Module Hard Drive Recovery The NI PXI-8108 controller ships with an OS Recovery CD that allows you to reinstall your operating system onto your hard drive through an external CD-ROM such as a USB CD-ROM drive. Boot the PXI controller using the OS re-installation CD to recover the OS.

  • Page 39: Installing An Os

    The PXI-8108 will automatically recognize the ExpressCard and load the appropriate driver(s). Third-party cards may require that you install additional drivers. Contact your ExpressCard vendor for more information. © National Instruments Corporation ni.com/support Hold the card so the top side is facing left.

  • Page 40: Removing An Expresscard

    Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Removing an ExpressCard To remove the ExpressCard module push in the module and then release to eject the card. Slide the card out of the slot. Caution To avoid data loss and other potential issues, stop communication with your ExpressCard device before removing it from the PXI-8108.

  • Page 41: I/O Information

    I/O Interface Video Serial Ethernet Parallel USB (four ports) PXI trigger GPIB Controller ExpressCard/34 module © National Instruments Corporation Table 3-1. NI PXI-8108 I/O Overview External Connector DVI-I (24-pin DSUB) COM1 (9-pin DSUB) (RJ45) Parallel Port (36-pin champ)

  • Page 42: Front Panel

    Chapter 3 I/O Information Front Panel Figure 3-1 shows the front panel layout and dimensions of the NI PXI-8108. Dimensions are in inches [millimeters]. 3.748 [95.2] 3.494 [88.76] 1.804 [45.82] 1.516 [38.51] .000 [0] NI PXI-8108 User Manual NI PXI-8108 Embedded Controller Figure 3-1.

  • Page 43: Dvi-I

    DVI-I Figure 3-2 shows the location and pinouts for the DVI-I connector on the NI PXI-8108. Table 3-2 lists and describes the DVI-I connector signals. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-8108 Embedded Controller Figure 3-2. DVI-I Connector Location and Pinout Table 3-2.
  • Page 44 Chapter 3 I/O Information NI PXI-8108 User Manual Table 3-2. DVI-I Connector Signals (Continued) TMDS Data1/3 Shield Reserved Reserved +5 V Power Ground (for +5 V) Hot Plug Detect TMDS Data0– TMDSData0+ TMDS Data0/5 Shield Reserved Reserved TMDS Clock Shield TMDS Clock+ TMDS Clock–...

  • Page 45: Com1

    COM1 Figure 3-3 shows the location and pinouts for the COM1 connector on the NI PXI-8108. Table 3-3 lists and describes the COM1 connector signal. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-8108 Embedded Controller Figure 3-3. COM1 Connector Location and Pinout Table 3-3.

  • Page 46: Ethernet

    Chapter 3 I/O Information Ethernet Figure 3-4 shows the location and pinouts for the Ethernet connector on the NI PXI-8108. Table 3-4 lists and describes the Ethernet connector signals. Note The Ethernet controller can perform automatic crossover, thus eliminating the need for crossover cables.

  • Page 47: Parallel Port

    Figure 3-5 shows the location and pinouts for the IEEE 1284 (parallel) connector on the NI PXI-8108. Table 3-6 lists and describes the IEEE 1284 connector signals. Parallel port adapter cables are available from National Instruments, part number 777169-01. © National Instruments Corporation LED State LAN link is not established.
  • Page 48 Chapter 3 I/O Information 19–35 NI PXI-8108 User Manual Table 3-6. Parallel Port Connector Signals Default Configuration (LPT) Signal Name BUSY SLCT ACK# FAULT#(ERROR#) PAPEREND PD 2 INIT# STROBE# SLCTIN# AUTOFD# Signal Description Device Busy Select Acknowledge Fault Paper End Data Bit 0 Data Bit 1 Data Bit 2...

  • Page 49: Universal Serial Bus

    USB cable when using a USB mouse or keyboard to ensure that your device meets all EMC standards applicable to your country. For more information on installing the ferrite, refer to KnowledgeBase 4NEDT4P6 at © National Instruments Corporation ni.com NI PXI-8108 Embedded Controller Figure 3-6.

  • Page 50: Trigger

    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-8108. Table 3-8 lists and describes the trigger connector signals. 2 (Shield) NI PXI-8108 User Manual NI PXI-8108...

  • Page 51: Gpib (Ieee 488.2)

    GPIB (IEEE 488.2) Figure 3-8 shows the location and pinouts for the GPIB connector on the NI PXI-8108. Table 3-9 lists and describes the GPIB connector signals. National Instruments provides a GPIB mating connector, part number 183285-0R2. © National Instruments Corporation GPIB Figure 3-8.

  • Page 52: Expresscard/34 Slot

    Chapter 3 I/O Information ExpressCard/34 Slot The NI PXI-8108 controller is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot on the front panel, which provides I/O expansion and options for removable storage, Ethernet, and a variety of other I/O. Figure 3-9 shows the location and pinouts for the ExpressCard/34 slot on the NI PXI-8108.
  • Page 53 © National Instruments Corporation Table 3-10. ExpressCard Connector Signals Signal Name USBD– USBD+ CPUSB# RESERVED RESERVED SMBCLK SMBDATA +1.5V +1.5V WAKE# +3.3VAUX PERST# +3.3V +3.3V CLKREQ# CPPE# REFCLK– REFCLK+ PERn PERp PETn PETp 3-13 Chapter 3 I/O Information Signal Description Ground USB Data –...

  • Page 54: Front Panel Features

    Chapter 3 I/O Information Front Panel Features The NI PXI-8108 controller has the following front-panel features: • • Data Storage The NI PXI-8108 has the following data storage features: • • NI PXI-8108 User Manual A controller reset pushbutton (press the button to generate a reset to the controller) Two front panel LEDs that show PC status –...

  • Page 55: Common Configuration Questions

    What devices can I boot from? The NI PXI-8108 can boot from the following devices: • • • © National Instruments Corporation Information. Accessing BIOS Setup Utility The internal hard drive An external SCSI hard drive or CD-ROM if an SCSI adapter, such...

  • Page 56: Cables And Connections

    The NI PXI-8108 has no PS/2 connector, and you need to use a USB Y-splitter cable as shown in Figure 4-1, or a similar device, to connect both a PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard. National Instruments Part Number 778713-01 is such a cable and is available through the online catalog ni.com/products...

  • Page 57: Software Driver Installation

    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: © National Instruments Corporation ni.com/products Download the latest GPIB driver from Install the driver and verify that the driver has properly detected the GPIB driver in the Device Manager.

  • Page 58: Upgrade Information

    NI PXI-8108 controller. • • National Instruments has conducted thermal testing as well as mechanical shock and Note vibration testing, and has verified that the DDR2 SO-DIMMs we sell work with the NI PXI-8108. We recommend you purchase your DDR2 SO-DIMM modules from National Instruments.
  • Page 59 A USB floppy drive will not work with Windows NT4, but will work with Windows 2000 or Windows XP. Refer to the Boot Options section for more information. A USB floppy drive is available from National Instruments, part number 778492-02. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-8108 User Manual...

  • Page 60: Pxi Configuration

    Chapter 4 Common Configuration Questions PXI Configuration How do I use the SMB trigger on the front panel? For details, refer to the Configuration. Why doesn’t the NI PXI-8108 work with the PXI-8220 or PXI-8221? A serialized IRQ conflict with the PXI-8220/8221 and the NI PXI-8108 prevents PC cards using ISA interrupts from working with the NI PXI-8108 controller.

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    • • • © National Instruments Corporation Which LEDs come on? The Power OK LED should stay lit. The Drive LED should blink during boot as the disk is accessed. Was the display installed prior to power-on? What appears on the...
  • Page 62 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.
  • Page 63 As an alternative method, complete the following steps: Push-Button Switch SW2 © National Instruments Corporation Power off the chassis. Remove the controller from the chassis. Press and hold down push-button switch SW2 for 2 to 3 seconds. The switch location is shown in Figure 5-1.

  • Page 64: Specifications

    GPIB (IEEE 488 Controller) Serial Ports (RS-232) Parallel Port Hi-Speed USB (2.0) Ports ExpressCard/34 Slot PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector PXI Trigger Bus Input/Output Installed Operating System © National Instruments Corporation NI PXI-8108 ® ™ Intel Core 2 Duo processor T9400 (2.53 GHz dual core...
  • Page 65 Appendix A Specifications Electrical * Does not include any attached USB devices or ExpressCard. Physical Board dimensions ...PXI 3U-size module Slot requirements ...One system slot plus three Compatibility ...Fully compatible with Weight ...0.914 kg (2.02 lb) typical Environment Maximum altitude...2,000 m (at 25 °C ambient Pollution Degree ...2 Indoor use only.

  • Page 66: Operating Environment

    Storage Environment Ambient temperature For chassis that are not available in the online catalog at ni.com, contact National Instruments for supported operating temperatures. 5 to 40 °C for the PXI-1000B DC.

  • Page 67: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    Appendix A Specifications Shock and Vibration Operational shock ...30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse Random vibration Note Specifications are subject to change without notice. Safety This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use: •...

  • Page 68: Online Product Certification

    Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) At the end of their life cycle, all products must be sent to a WEEE recycling EU Customers center. For more information about WEEE recycling centers and National Instruments WEEE initiatives, visit National Instruments...

  • Page 69: Technical Support And Professional Services

    Technical Support and Professional Services Visit the following sections of the award-winning National Instruments Web site at • • • © National Instruments Corporation for technical support and professional services: ni.com Support—Technical support at following resources: – Self-Help Technical Resources—For answers and solutions,...
  • Page 70 Appendix B Technical Support and Professional Services • If you searched 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 office Web sites, which provide up-to-date contact information, support phone numbers, email addresses, and current events.
  • Page 71 Glossary Symbol Prefix nano μ micro milli kilo mega giga Symbols ° Degrees. Ω Ohms. Percent. Amperes. Alternating Current. ASIC Application-specific integrated circuit. © National Instruments Corporation Value –9 – 6 –3 tera NI PXI-8108 User Manual...
  • Page 72 Glossary 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.
  • Page 73 2. A measure of acceleration equal to 9.8 m/s GPIB General Purpose Interface Bus (IEEE 488). A measure of random vibration—The root mean square of acceleration levels in a random vibration test profile. Hertz—Cycles per second. © National Instruments Corporation Glossary NI PXI-8108 User Manual...
  • Page 74 Glossary Input/output—The techniques, media, and devices used to achieve communication between machines and users. Integrated Drive Electronics—Hard disk and built-in controller. IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. 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.
  • Page 75 Mean time to repair. 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.
  • Page 76 Glossary 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.
  • Page 77 Volts. Video Graphics Array—The minimum video display standard for all PCs. Watts. © National Instruments Corporation Glossary NI PXI-8108 User Manual...
  • Page 78 2-10 Parallel Port menu, 2-10 Serial Port 0 menu, 2-10 Trigger Router Configuration menu, 2-11 © National Instruments Corporation USB configuration menu, 2-9 Video Configuration menu, 2-8 boot options, configuring controller, 4-2 Boot Settings Configuration menu, 2-13 Boot Setup menu, 2-12...
  • Page 79 3-9 conventions used in the manual, ix CPU Configuration menu, 2-8 data storage, 3-14 DDR2 SO-DIMMs from National Instruments (note), 2-23, installing, 2-23, 4-4 figure, 2-24, 4-5 Declaration of Conformity (NI resources), B-2 diagnostic tools (NI resources), B-1...
  • Page 80 NI PXI-8108 from PXI chassis, 2-4 removing protective screw caps (figure), 2-2 installing an OS, 2-25 instrument drivers (NI resources), B-1 © National Instruments Corporation keyboard, plugging PS/2 mouse and keyboard into controller, 4-2 KnowledgeBase, B-1 LabVIEW, 1-4 RT configuration switches, 2-19...
  • Page 81 Index NI PXI-8108 benefits of PXI, 1-1 BIOS setup, 2-5 block diagram, 1-3 connectors, 3-1 COM1 connector and signals, 3-5 DVI-I connector and signals (table), 3-3 ExpressCard connector and signals, 3-12 GPIB (IEEE 488.2) connector and signals, 3-11 parallel port connector and signals, 3-7 trigger connector and signals, 3-10 Universal Serial Bus (USB)
  • Page 82 DDR2 SO-DIMMs from National Instruments (note), 2-23, 4-4 upgrading, 2-23, 4-4 recycling hardware, A-5 related documentation, x safety, specifications, A-4 SATA block, 1-4 Configuration menu, 2-7 Save & Exit menu, 2-14 serial port, 3-1 See also COM1 connector Serial/Parallel Port Configuration menu, 2-10...
  • Page 83 Index video, 3-1 driver installation, 4-3 Video Configuration menu, 2-8 watchdog timer, 1-4 Web resources, B-1 WEEE information, A-5 NI PXI-8108 User Manual Y-splitter cable figure, 4-2 using mouse and keyboard without, 4-3 using with PS/2 mouse and keyboard, 2-3 ni.com...

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