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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    USER MANUAL NI PXI-8840 This document provides reference information for PXI and the NI PXI-8840 embedded controller. Contents Related Documentation ......................2 PXI Features..........................2 Benefits of PXI........................2 NI PXI-8840..........................3 Description........................3 Functional Overview......................3 National Instruments Software....................5 Configuration..........................6 BIOS Setup Utility......................6 BIOS Diagnostic Utilities....................

  • Page 3: Related Documentation

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  • Page 4: Ni Pxi-8840

    PXI trigger. Functional Overview The NI PXI-8840 is a modular PC in a PXI 3U-size form factor. The following figure is a functional block diagram of the NI PXI-8840. Following the diagram is a description of each logic block shown.
  • Page 5 8 GB of memory. • The processor provides the DisplayPort interface that connects to display peripherals on the NI PXI-8840, and the PCI Express interface to the PXI backplane through a PCI Express to PCI bridge. • The Platform Controller Hub (PCH) provides the USB, PCI Express x1, and LPC interfaces that connect to the peripherals on the NI PXI-8840.

  • Page 6: National Instruments Software

    The PXI Connectors connect the NI PXI-8840 to the PXI/CompactPCI backplane. National Instruments Software National Instruments has developed several software tools you can use with the NI PXI-8840. National Instruments hardware and software work together to help you make the most of your ™...

  • Page 7: Configuration

    The BIOS setup program includes menus for configuring settings and enabling NI PXI-8840 controller features. Most users do not need to use the BIOS setup program, as the NI PXI-8840 controller ships with default settings that work well for most configurations.
  • Page 8 • Processor Type, Base Processor Frequency, and Active Processor Cores—These values indicate the type of processor used in the NI PXI-8840 controller, the processor speed, and the maximum number of processor cores. • Total Memory—This value indicates the system RAM size the BIOS detects.
  • Page 9 SATA Mode Selection—This setting determines whether AHCI mode is enabled or disabled for the SATA port. Some operating systems, such as Windows 2000, do not 8 | ni.com | NI PXI-8840 User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 10 CPU cache. The default value is Disabled when booting LabVIEW Real-Time and Enabled when booting other OSs. Enabling adjacent cache NI PXI-8840 User Manual | © National Instruments | 9 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 11 PCI-PCI bridges that may be hot-plugged in the ExpressCard slot. The default value for this setting is 4K bytes of I/O space. 10 | ni.com | NI PXI-8840 User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 12 USB flash disk drives as floppy drives and larger USB flash disk drives as hard disk drives. NI PXI-8840 User Manual | © National Instruments | 11 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 13 LabVIEW RT Configuration Overrides—Use this setting to access the LabVIEW RT Configuration Overrides submenu. Refer to the LabVIEW RT Configuration Overrides Submenu section for more information. 12 | ni.com | NI PXI-8840 User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 14 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 NI PXI-8840 User Manual | © National Instruments | 13 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 15 Option Priorities list. Optionally, each device can also be Disabled if the device should never be used as a boot device. 14 | ni.com | NI PXI-8840 User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 16 If BIOS setup options have been changed and saved, a reboot is required and the boot override selection is not valid. NI PXI-8840 User Manual | © National Instruments | 15 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 17: Bios Diagnostic Utilities

    If the memory test fails, the controller is not permitted to boot, and the user is instructed to turn off the controller and replace the memory. System CMOS The NI PXI-8840 contains memory backed up by a battery to store BIOS configuration information. Complete the following steps to clear the CMOS contents: Power off the chassis.

  • Page 18: Expresscard

    Installing an ExpressCard You can install an ExpressCard module while the NI PXI-8840 is running. The NI PXI-8840 automatically detects the card. ExpressCards are generally marked with a symbol or a label to indicate which end to insert into the slot. The cards are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion.

  • Page 19: Boot Options

    There are some limitations when booting from a USB device. You can install Windows 7 and later from a USB CD/DVD-ROM, but not earlier versions of Windows. The NI PXI-8840 BIOS configures the USB devices so that they work in a DOS environment.

  • Page 20: Upgrade Information

    Recovering the OS erases the contents of your hard disk. Back up any files you want to keep. Upgrade Information You can change the amount of installed RAM on the NI PXI-8840 by upgrading the SO- DIMM. National Instruments offers the following SO-DIMMs for use with the NI PXI-8840 controller.

  • Page 21: Installing An Os

    1. DDR3L SO-DIMM Socket 2. DDR3L SO-DIMM Module Installing an OS NI PXI-8840 controllers may include a preinstalled OS. In some cases, you may want to install a different OS. When doing so, consider the following guidelines. Installing from a USB CD/DVD-ROM The NI PXI-8840 supports the installation of Windows 7 from a USB CD/DVD-ROM.

  • Page 22: Features

    Installed Operating System Windows 7 Professional * Extended-temperature 24/7 option provides 80 GB minimum SATA solid-state drive. NI PXI-8840 User Manual | © National Instruments | 21 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 23: Front Panel Dimensions

    Front Panel Dimensions The following figure shows the front panel layout and dimensions of the NI PXI-8840. Dimensions are in inches (millimeters). Figure 4. NI PXI-8840 Front Panel Layout and Dimensions 4.393 in. (111.58 mm) 3.750 in. (95.25 mm) 3.554 in. (90.27 mm) 3.289 in.

  • Page 24: Electrical

    ................Maximum altitude 2,000 m (800 mbar) (at 25 °C ambient) ................Pollution Degree Indoor use only. NI PXI-8840 User Manual | © National Instruments | 23 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 25 5% to 95%, noncondensing (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-56.) For chassis that are not available in the online catalog at ni.com, contact National Instruments for supported operating temperatures. Processor should not throttle CPU frequency under reasonable, worst case processor work loads in high operating temperatures.

  • Page 26: Shock And Vibration

    Note For EMC declarations and certifications, and additional information, refer to Online Product Certification section. NI PXI-8840 User Manual | © National Instruments | 25 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 27 Battery Replacement and Disposal This device contains a long-life coin cell battery. If you need to replace it, use the Return Material Authorization (RMA) process or contact an authorized National Instruments service representative. For more information about compliance with the EU Battery Directive 2006/66/EC about Batteries and Accumulators and Waste Batteries and Accumulators, visit ni.com/environment/batterydirective...

  • Page 28: I/O Information

    Figure 5. DisplayPort Connector Location and Pinout Table 1. DisplayPort Connector Signals Signal Name ML_Lane0(p) ML_Lane0(n) ML_Lane1(p) ML_Lane1(n) ML_Lane2(p) ML_Lane2(n) NI PXI-8840 User Manual | © National Instruments | 27 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 29: Com1

    PXI-8840. The following table lists and describes the COM1 connector signal. Figure 6. COM1 Connector Location and Pinout COM1 28 | ni.com | NI PXI-8840 User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 30: Ethernet

    Ethernet The following figure shows the location and pinouts for the dual stacked Ethernet connector on the NI PXI-8840. The following table lists and describes the Ethernet connector signals. Note Only Ethernet Port 1 supports the Wake On LAN feature.
  • Page 31 10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected. Green On 100 Mbit/sec data rate is selected. Amber On 1000 Mbit/sec data rate is selected. 30 | ni.com | NI PXI-8840 User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 32: Universal Serial Bus

    Universal Serial Bus The following figure shows the location and pinouts for the Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector on the NI PXI-8840. Each controller has four USB 2.0 ports and two USB 3.0 ports on the front panel. Figure 8. USB Connector Location and Pinout USB 2.0...

  • Page 33: Trigger

    The TRIG connector is the software-controlled trigger connection for routing PXI triggers to or from the backplane trigger bus. The following figure shows the TRIG connector location on the NI PXI-8840. The following table lists and describes the trigger connector signals.

  • Page 34: Gpib (Ieee 488.2)

    Data Bit 2 DIO3# Data Bit 3 DIO4# Data Bit 4 EOI# End or Identify DAV# Data Valid NI PXI-8840 User Manual | © National Instruments | 33 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 35: Expresscard/34 Slot

    Note: The pound symbol (#) indicates an active low signal. ExpressCard/34 Slot The NI PXI-8840 controller is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot on the front panel, providing I/O expansion and options for removable storage, Ethernet, and a variety of other I/O.
  • Page 36 SMBDATA SMBus Data +1.5V Power +1.5V Power WAKE# PE Wake +3.3VAUX Power PERST# PE Reset +3.3V Power NI PXI-8840 User Manual | © National Instruments | 35 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 37: Worldwide Support And Services

    Ground Note: The pound symbol (#) indicates an active low signal. Worldwide Support and Services The National Instruments website is your complete resource for technical support. At ni.com/ support, you have access to everything from troubleshooting and application development self-help resources to email and phone assistance from NI Application Engineers.
  • Page 38 National Instruments corporate headquarters is located at 11500 North Mopac Expressway, Austin, Texas, 78759-3504. National Instruments also has offices located around the world. For telephone support in the United States, create your service request at ni.com/support dial 1 866 ASK MYNI (275 6964). For telephone support outside the United States, visit the Worldwide Offices section of ni.com/niglobal...
  • Page 39 Other product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies. For patents covering National Instruments products/technology, refer to the appropriate location: Help»Patents in your software, the file on your media, or the National Instruments Patent Notice at .
  • Page 40 Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality new and certified-used/pre-owned equipment SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT • FAST SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Experienced engineers and technicians on staff Sell your excess, underutilized, and idle used equipment at our full-service, in-house repair center We also offer credit for buy-backs and trade-ins •...

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