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USER MANUAL
NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core
This document provides reference information for PXI Express and the
NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core embedded controller.
Contents
Related Documentation ............................................................................................................2
PXI Express Features................................................................................................................ 2
Benefits of PXI Express.................................................................................................... 2
NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core......................................................................................................... 3
Description........................................................................................................................ 3
Functional Overview.........................................................................................................3
National Instruments Software..................................................................................................5
Configuration............................................................................................................................ 6
BIOS Setup Utility............................................................................................................ 6
BIOS Diagnostic Utilities............................................................................................... 17
System CMOS.................................................................................................................17
ExpressCard.................................................................................................................... 18
Boot Options................................................................................................................... 19
Hard Drive Recovery...................................................................................................... 19
Upgrade Information.......................................................................................................20
Installing an OS...............................................................................................................21
Specifications.......................................................................................................................... 21
Features........................................................................................................................... 22
Front Panel Dimensions.................................................................................................. 23
Electrical......................................................................................................................... 24
Physical........................................................................................................................... 24
Environmental................................................................................................................. 24
Shock and Vibration........................................................................................................25
Safety.............................................................................................................................. 26
I/O Information....................................................................................................................... 27
DisplayPort......................................................................................................................27
COM1..............................................................................................................................29
Ethernet........................................................................................................................... 30
Universal Serial Bus........................................................................................................31
Trigger.............................................................................................................................33
GPIB (IEEE 488.2)......................................................................................................... 34
ExpressCard/34 Slot........................................................................................................35
Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................ 37
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
USER MANUAL NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core This document provides reference information for PXI Express and the NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core embedded controller. Contents Related Documentation ......................2 PXI Express Features........................ 2 Benefits of PXI Express....................2 NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core......................3 Description........................3 Functional Overview......................3 National Instruments Software....................5... -
Page 2: Related Documentation
Mandatory environmental testing and active cooling is added to the CompactPCI mechanical specification to ease system integration and ensure multivendor interoperability. 2 | ni.com | NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core User Manual... -
Page 3: Ni Pxie-8840 Quad-Core
PXI trigger. Functional Overview The NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core is a modular PC in a PXI Express 3U-size form factor. The following figure is a functional block diagram of the NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core. Following the diagram is a description of each logic block shown. - Page 4 Trigger Connector GPIB GPIB Connector Controller Triggers The NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core consists of the following logic blocks on two circuit card assemblies (CCAs): ® ™ • The processor is an Intel Core i7 5700EQ processor (6 MB Cache, 2.6 GHz). The...
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Page 5: National Instruments Software
National Instruments Software National Instruments has developed several software tools you can use with the NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core. National Instruments hardware and software work together to help you make the most of your ™ ™ PXI system. The LabVIEW, Measurement Studio, and LabWindows... -
Page 6: Configuration
NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core controller features. Most users do not need to use the BIOS setup program, as the NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core controller ships with default settings that work well for most configurations. - Page 7 Main setup menu reports the following configuration information: • BIOS Version and Build Date—These values indicate the version of the NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core controller BIOS and the date on which the BIOS was built. • Embedded Firmware Version—This value helps identify the built-in hardware capabilities.
- Page 8 Serial Port Configuration—Use this setting to access the Serial Port Configuration submenu. Refer to the Serial Port Configuration Submenu section for more information. Available on the NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core ExpressCard variant only. 8 | ni.com | NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core User Manual...
- Page 9 Time system. When the BIOS is configured to boot LabVIEW Real-Time, C-States are disabled automatically. To manually enable C-States when in LabVIEW Real-Time mode, refer to the LabVIEW RT Configuration Overrides Submenu. NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core User Manual | © National Instruments | 9...
- Page 10 SMBus ALERT#—This setting enables or disables a System Management device’s ability to wake a soft off system by asserting the ALERT# signal. The default value is Disabled. Available on the NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core ExpressCard variant only. 10 | ni.com | NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core User Manual...
- Page 11 • Management Engine Setup Prompt—This setting enables or disables the Intel AMT Management Engine setup prompt on the BIOS POST screen. When this setting is set to NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core User Manual | © National Instruments | 11...
- Page 12 Zip, hard disk, or CD-ROM drive. The default is Auto, which allows the BIOS to treat small USB flash disk drives as floppy drives and larger USB flash disk drives as hard disk drives. 12 | ni.com | NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core User Manual...
- Page 13 Boot Configuration, Reset IP Address, and Disable Startup VI switch status. • 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. NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core User Manual | © National Instruments | 13...
- Page 14 Priorities Submenu section for more information. • 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 14 | ni.com | NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core User Manual...
- Page 15 The highest priority device is displayed on the main Boot Option Priorities list. Optionally, each device can also be Disabled if the device should never be used as a boot device. NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core User Manual | © National Instruments | 15...
- Page 16 BIOS setup options, the system continues booting to the selected device without first rebooting. If BIOS setup options have been changed and saved, a reboot is required and the boot override selection is not valid. 16 | ni.com | NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core User Manual...
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Page 17: Bios Diagnostic Utilities
If the memory test fails, the controller cannot boot, and the utility instructs you to turn off the controller and replace the memory. System CMOS The NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core 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 PXIe-8840 Quad-Core is running. The NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core 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
Caution To avoid data loss and other potential issues, stop communication with your ExpressCard device before removing it from the NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core. In Windows, use the Safely Remove Hardware tool to stop the ExpressCard safely. Push in the module and then release to eject the card. -
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 PXIe-8840 Quad-Core by upgrading the SO-DIMM. National Instruments offers the following SO-DIMMs for use with the NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core controller. -
Page 21: Installing An Os
1. DDR3L SO-DIMM Socket 2. DDR3L SO-DIMM Module Installing an OS NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core 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 PXIe-8840 Quad-Core supports the installation of Windows 7 from a USB CD/DVD- ROM. -
Page 22: Features
ExpressCard/34 Slot (available on the NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core ExpressCard variant only) PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector PXI Trigger Bus Input/Output Installed Operating System Windows 7 Professional * Extended-temperature 24/7 option provides 80 GB minimum SATA solid-state drive. 22 | ni.com | NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core User Manual... -
Page 23: Front Panel Dimensions
3.087 in. (78.41 mm) 2.814 in. (71.48 mm) 2.345 in. (59.56 mm) 1.948 in. (49.47 mm) 1.573 in. (39.95 mm) 1.185 in. (30.10 mm) 1.064 in. (27.02 mm) 0.000 in. (0.00 mm) NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core User Manual | © National Instruments | 23... -
Page 24: Electrical
Compatibility Fully compatible with PXI Express Specification 1.0 Weight 1.32 kg (2.91 lb) typical Environmental Maximum altitude 2,000 m (800 mbar) (at 25 °C ambient) Pollution Degree Indoor use only. 24 | ni.com | NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core User Manual... -
Page 25: Shock And Vibration
5 Hz to 500 Hz, 0.3 g (with solid-state hard drive) Nonoperating 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 2.4 g (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-64. Nonoperating test profile exceeds the requirements of MIL- PRF-28800F, Class 3.) NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core User Manual | © National Instruments | 25... -
Page 26: Safety
2014/30/EU; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC) Online Product Certification Refer to the product Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for additional regulatory compliance information. To obtain product certifications and the DoC for this product, visit ni.com/ 26 | ni.com | NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core User Manual... -
Page 27: I/O Information
I/O Information DisplayPort The following figure shows the location and pinouts for the DisplayPort connectors on the NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core. The following table lists and describes the DisplayPort connector signals. NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core User Manual | © National Instruments | 27... - Page 28 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) ML_Lane3(p) ML_Lane3(n) CONFIG1 CONFIG2 28 | ni.com | NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core User Manual...
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Page 29: Com1
DP_PWR COM1 The following figure shows the location and pinouts for the COM1 connector on the NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core. The following table lists and describes the COM1 connector signal. Figure 6. COM1 Connector Location and Pinout COM1 Table 2. COM1 Connector Signals... -
Page 30: Ethernet
Note: The pound symbol (#) indicates an active low signal. Ethernet The following figure shows the location and pinouts for the dual stacked Ethernet connector on the NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core. The following table lists and describes the Ethernet connector signals. Note Only Ethernet Port 1 supports the Wake On LAN feature. -
Page 31: Universal Serial Bus
Universal Serial Bus The following figure shows the location and pinouts for the Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector on the NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core. Each controller has four USB 2.0 ports and two USB 3.0 ports on the front panel. NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core User Manual | © National Instruments | 31... - Page 32 Table 6. USB 3.0 Connector Signals Signal Name Signal Description Cable Power (+5 V) -Data USB Data - +Data USB Data + Ground StdA_SSRX– USB Data Receive- StdA_SSRX+ USB Data Receive+ GND_DRAIN Ground 32 | ni.com | NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core User Manual...
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Page 33: Trigger
The following figure shows the TRIG connector location on the NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core. The following table lists and describes the trigger connector signals. Refer to PXI Trigger Connectivity in the NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core Getting Started Guide for more information about the SMB trigger. -
Page 34: Gpib (Ieee 488.2)
GPIB (IEEE 488.2) The following figure shows the location and pinouts for the GPIB connector on the NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core. The following table lists and describes the GPIB connector signals. National Instruments provides a GPIB mating connector, part number 183285-0R2. -
Page 35: Expresscard/34 Slot
Ethernet, and a variety of other I/O. The following figure shows the location and pinouts for the ExpressCard/34 slot on the NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core. The following table lists and describes the ExpressCard connector signals. Figure 11. ExpressCard/34 Slot Location and Pinout... - Page 36 PE Presence REFCLK– Reference Clock – REFCLK+ Reference Clock + Ground PERn0 PE Data Receive - PERp0 PE Data Receive + Ground PETn0 PE Data Transmit - PETp0 PE Data Transmit + 36 | ni.com | NI PXIe-8840 Quad-Core User Manual...
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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 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 .