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INSTALLATION GUIDE
NI PXI-8104
Installing the NI PXI-8104
To protect both yourself and the chassis from electrical hazards, leave the chassis
Caution
off until you finish installing the NI PXI-8104 module.
This document contains information about installing the NI PXI-8104
controller in a PXI chassis. For complete configuration and troubleshooting
information (including information about BIOS setup, adding RAM, etc.),
refer to the NI PXI-8104 User Manual. The manual is in PDF format on the
recovery CD included with the controller and on the National Instruments
Web site,
.
ni.com
This section contains general installation instructions for the NI PXI-8104.
Consult the NI PXI-8104 User Manual for specific instructions and
warnings.
1.
Plug in the chassis before installing the NI PXI-8104. The power cord
grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you
install the module. (Make sure the power switch is turned off.)
2.
Remove any panels blocking access to the system controller slot
(Slot 1) in the chassis.
3.
Touch the metal part of the case to discharge any static electricity that
might be on your clothes or body.
4.
Remove the protective plastic covers from the four bracket-retaining
screws as shown in Figure 1.
5.
Make sure the injector/ejector handle is in its downward position.
Align the NI PXI-8104 with the card guides on the top and bottom of
the system controller slot.
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- Page 1 PXI chassis. For complete configuration and troubleshooting information (including information about BIOS setup, adding RAM, etc.), refer to the NI PXI-8104 User Manual. The manual is in PDF format on the recovery CD included with the controller and on the National Instruments Web site, ni.com...
- Page 2 Figure 1. Removing Protective Screw Caps Caution Do not raise the injector/ejector handle as you insert the NI PXI-8104. 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.
- Page 3 VGA monitor, use the DVI-to-VGA adapter included with your kit. 12. Connect peripherals to ports as required by your system configuration. 13. Power on the display. Refer to the NI PXI-8104 User Manual for details. 14. Power on the chassis.
- Page 4 How to Remove the Controller from the PXI Chassis The NI PXI-8104 controllers are designed for easy handling. To remove the unit from the PXI chassis: Turn off power. Remove the cables from the controller front panel. Unscrew the bracket-retaining screws in the front panel.
- Page 5 For more troubleshooting information, refer to the NI PXI-8104 User Manual. The manual is in PDF format on the recovery CD included with your controller and on the National Instruments Web site, ni.com What If I Cannot See the Video? This problem usually results from having the video card output set past the limits of the monitor.
- Page 6 National Instruments, NI, ni.com, and LabVIEW are trademarks of National Instruments Corporation. Refer to the Terms of Use section on ni.com/legal for more information about National Instruments trademarks. Other product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies. For patents covering National Instruments products, refer to the appropriate location: Help»Patents in your software, the patents.txt file on your CD, or...
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