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June 2011
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  • Page 1 PXI Express NI PXIe-8100 User Manual NI PXIe-8100 User Manual June 2011 373345A-01...
  • Page 2 11500 North Mopac Expressway Austin, Texas 78759-3504 USA Tel: 512 683 0100 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 Warranty The NI PXIe-8100 is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment, as evidenced by receipts or other documentation. National Instruments will, at its option, repair or replace equipment that proves to be defective during the warranty period.
  • Page 4 EVALUATED OR CONTEMPLATED BY NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS, THE USER OR APPLICATION DESIGNER IS ULTIMATELY RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFYING AND VALIDATING THE SUITABILITY OF NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS PRODUCTS WHENEVER NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS PRODUCTS ARE INCORPORATED IN A SYSTEM OR APPLICATION, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE APPROPRIATE DESIGN, PROCESS AND SAFETY LEVEL OF SUCH SYSTEM OR APPLICATION.
  • Page 5 Furthermore, any changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by National Instruments could void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1 Introduction Benefits of PXI Express....................1-1 NI PXIe-8100.........................1-2 Description ......................1-2 Functional Overview ..................1-3 NI PXIe-8100 Functional Description ..........1-3 National Instruments Software ..................1-4 Cleaning .........................1-6 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Installing the NI PXIe-8100...................2-1 How to Remove the Controller from the PXI Express Chassis.......2-4 BIOS Setup Utility......................2-4...
  • Page 7 General Questions ......................4-1 Boot Options........................4-2 Cables and Connections ....................4-3 Software Driver Installation ..................4-3 Upgrade Information ..................... 4-4 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Technical Support and Professional Services Glossary Index NI PXIe-8100 User Manual viii ni.com...

  • Page 8: About This Manual

    National Instruments PXIe-8100 embedded computer kit. How to Use the Documentation Set Begin by reading the NI PXIe-8100 Installation Guide, a brief quick-start guide that describes how to install and get started with your controller. This manual, the NI PXIe-8100 User Manual, contains more details about changing the installation or configuration from the defaults and using the hardware.

  • Page 9: Related Documentation

    PXI-5 PXI Express Hardware Specification, Revision 1.0, PXI Systems Alliance • PXI-6 PXI Express Software Specification, Revision 1.1, PXI Systems Alliance • Serialized IRQ Support for PCI Systems Specification, Revision 6.0, Compaq Computer et al. NI PXIe-8100 User Manual ni.com...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Introduction This chapter provides overview information for PXI Express and the NI PXIe-8100 embedded controller. Benefits of PXI Express The PXI (PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation) industry standard, an open specification governed by the PXI Systems Alliance (PXISA), has quickly gained adoption and grown in prevalence in test, measurement, and control systems since its release in 1998.

  • Page 11: Ni Pxie-8100

    The NI PXIe-8100 PXI Express/CompactPCI Express embedded computer is a PXI Express/CompactPCI Express-compatible system controller. The NI PXIe-8100 controller integrates standard I/O features in a single unit by using state-of-the-art packaging. Combining an NI PXIe-8100 embedded controller with a PXI Express-compatible chassis, such as the PXIe-1062Q, results in a fully PC-compatible computer in a compact, rugged package.

  • Page 12: Functional Overview

    NI PXIe-8100 embedded computer. NI PXIe-8100 Functional Description The NI PXIe-8100 is a modular PC in a PXI Express 3U-size form factor. Figure 1-1 is a functional block diagram of the NI PXIe-8100. Following the diagram is a description of each logic block shown.

  • Page 13: National Instruments Software

    Parallel ATA interface enables transfer rates up to 17 MB/s in read and 5 MB/s in write. • The PXI Express Connector connects the NI PXIe-8100 to the PXI Express/CompactPCI Express backplane. • The Super I/O block represents the other peripherals supplied by the NI PXIe-8100.
  • Page 14 NI-Sync. For more information visit ni.com/pxi NI-VISA is the National Instruments implementation of the VISA specification. VISA is a uniform API for communicating and controlling USB, Serial, GPIB, PXI, PXI Express, VXI, and various other types of instruments.

  • Page 15: Cleaning

    NI-VISA driver for Linux and NI Modular Instruments are partially supported. For more information visit ni.com/linux Cleaning Use a dry, low-velocity stream of air to clean the NI PXIe-8100 controller. If needed, use a soft-bristle brush for cleaning around components. NI PXIe-8100 User Manual ni.com...

  • Page 16: Installation And Configuration

    NI PXIe-8100 controller. Installing the NI PXIe-8100 This section contains general installation instructions for the NI PXIe-8100. Consult your PXI Express chassis user manual for specific instructions and warnings. Plug in your chassis before installing the NI PXIe-8100. The power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you install the module.
  • Page 17 1 Protective Screw Cap (4X) Figure 2-1. Removing Protective Screw Caps Make sure the injector/ejector handle is in its downward position. Align the NI PXIe-8100 with the card guides on the top and bottom of the system controller slot. Caution Do not raise the injector/ejector handle as you insert the NI PXIe-8100.
  • Page 18 What if the NI PXIe-8100 does not boot? section of Chapter 5, Troubleshooting. Figure 2-2 shows an NI PXIe-8100 installed in the system controller slot of a National Instruments NI PXIe-1062Q chassis. 1 NI PXIe-1062Q Chassis 3 Injector/Ejector Rail 2 NI PXIe-8100 Controller Figure 2-2.

  • Page 19: How To Remove The Controller From The Pxi Express Chassis

    If the PXI Express chassis Inhibit Mode Selector Switch is not in the Default position, any attempt to shut down the NI PXIe-8100 through the push button reset or using Windows will result in the controller Power OK LED blinking. The user will be required to use the remote inhibit pin on the remote inhibit and voltage monitoring connector to turn off the chassis.

  • Page 20: Main Setup Menu

    The Main setup menu reports the following configuration information: • BIOS Version and Build Date—These values indicate the version of the PXIe-8100 controller BIOS and the date on which the BIOS was built. • Processor Type, Frequency, and Number of Cores—These values indicate the type of processor used in the NI PXIe-8100 controller, the speed of the processor, and the number of processor cores.

  • Page 21: Advanced Setup Menu

    Configuration submenu. Refer to the USB Configuration Submenu section for more information. • Serial Port Configuration—Use this setting to access the Serial/ Parallel Port Configuration submenu. Refer to the Serial Port Configuration Submenu section for more information. NI PXIe-8100 User Manual ni.com...

  • Page 22: Cpu Configuration Submenu

    Valid options are Normal, Force Off, and Disabled. The default value is Normal. When set to Normal, the power button will be controlled by the OS. When set to Force Off, the © National Instruments Corporation NI PXIe-8100 User Manual...

  • Page 23: Ide Configuration Submenu

    Certain real-time applications may require you to disable this setting to reduce loop time jitter. When the controller is configured to boot LabVIEW RT, legacy USB support is automatically disabled. • EHCI Hand-Off—This setting is for an OS without EHCI hand-off support. NI PXIe-8100 User Manual ni.com...

  • Page 24: Serial Port Configuration Submenu

    The settings below override the behavior of the switches shown in Figure 2-4. Refer Note to the LabVIEW RT Configuration Switches section for more information. To use the settings from the switches, select Use Switch Setting for each option. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXIe-8100 User Manual...

  • Page 25: Boot Setup Menu

    SCSI drives. When enabled, legacy mass storage controllers with boot support will be displayed in the Boot Option Priorities menu. The default value is Enabled. NI PXIe-8100 User Manual 2-10 ni.com...
  • Page 26 Network Device BBS Priorities—Use this setting to access the Network Device BBS Priorities submenu to re-order or disable bootable network devices. Refer to the Network Device BBS Priorities Submenu section for more information. © National Instruments Corporation 2-11 NI PXIe-8100 User Manual...

  • Page 27: Boot Settings Configuration Submenu

    Use this menu to enable BIOS security options. • Administrator Password—This setting specifies a password that must be entered to access the BIOS Setup Utility. If only the Administrator’s password is set, then this only limits access to the NI PXIe-8100 User Manual 2-12 ni.com...

  • Page 28: Save & Exit Menu

    Notice that any nondefault settings such as boot order, passwords, and so on, are also restored to their factory defaults. The <F9> key can also be used to select this option. © National Instruments Corporation 2-13 NI PXIe-8100 User Manual...

  • Page 29: System Cmos

    System CMOS The NI PXIe-8100 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 30: Labview Rt Installation

    PXI Express embedded controller setup to run LabVIEW Real-Time. In this section you will configure the boot mode of the controller, verify or change IP settings, and install LabVIEW Real-Time software. © National Instruments Corporation 2-15 NI PXIe-8100 User Manual...
  • Page 31 IP Settings section and click the Apply button. For information about configuring network settings, refer to the Configuring Network Settings book, accessible by browsing to MAX Remote Systems Help»LabVIEW Real-Time Target Configuration»Configuring Network Settings from the Contents tab of MAX Help. NI PXIe-8100 User Manual 2-16 ni.com...

  • Page 32: Labview Rt Configuration Switches

    If you are not using LabVIEW RT, these switches should remain in the OFF position. The controller reads these switches only after a system reset. The NI PXIe-8100 controller includes the following LabVIEW RT configuration switches: •...
  • Page 33 The switches are shown in the OFF position. 1 Switch 1—Boot LabVIEW RT 3 Switch 3—Disable Startup VI 2 Switch 2—Boot Safe Mode 4 Switch 4—Reset IP Address Figure 2-4. LabVIEW RT Configuration Switches NI PXIe-8100 User Manual 2-18 ni.com...

  • Page 34: Drivers And Software

    PXI Express Chassis Configuration The PXI Express Platform Services software installed on your controller and available on the National Instruments Driver DVD or PXI Platform Services CD included with your kit automatically identifies your PXI Express system components to generate a pxiesys.ini...

  • Page 35: Pxi Express System Configuration

    PXI Express specification at www.pxisa.org Upgrading RAM You can change the amount of installed RAM on the NI PXIe-8100 by upgrading the SO-DIMM. To upgrade the RAM, remove the NI PXIe-8100 from the PXI Express chassis. Larger memory capacity will improve overall system performance.
  • Page 36 National Instruments has tested and verified that the DDR2 SO-DIMMs we sell Note work with the NI PXIe-8100. 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 37: I/O Information

    I/O Information Front Panel Connectors Table 3-1 lists various peripherals and their corresponding NI PXIe-8100 external connectors, bus interfaces, and functions. Table 3-1. NI PXIe-8100 Peripherals Overview Peripheral External Connector Description Video Intel Integrated Graphics Controller (15-pin DSUB) Serial COM1...

  • Page 38: Front Panel

    4.180 in. [106.16 mm] 3.727 in. [94.66 mm] 3.464 in. [87.98 mm] 2.979 in. [75.66 mm] 1.882 in. [47.81 mm] 1.104 in. [28.03 mm] 0.000 in. [0 mm] Figure 3-1. NI PXIe-8100 Front Panel Layout and Dimensions NI PXIe-8100 User Manual ni.com...

  • Page 39: Vga

    Chapter 3 I/O Information Figure 3-2 shows the location and pinouts for the VGA connector on the NI PXIe-8100. Table 3-2 lists and describes the VGA connector signals. Figure 3-2. VGA Connector Location and Pinout Table 3-2. VGA Connector Signals...

  • Page 40: Com1

    DDC Clock [SCL] COM1 Figure 3-3 shows the location and pinouts for the COM1 connector on the NI PXIe-8100. Table 3-3 lists and describes the COM1 connector signal. COM1 Figure 3-3. COM1 Connector Location and Pinout Table 3-3. COM1 Connector Signals...

  • Page 41: Ethernet

    Note: The pound symbol (#) indicates an active low signal. Ethernet Figure 3-4 shows the location and pinouts for the Ethernet connector on the NI PXIe-8100. Table 3-4 lists and describes the Ethernet connector signals. Ethernet Figure 3-4. Ethernet Connector Location and Pinout ©...
  • Page 42 On (blinking) The controller is communicating with another computer on the LAN. (None) 10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected. 10/100/ Green 100 Mbit/sec data rate is selected. 1000 Amber 1000 Mbit/sec data rate is selected. NI PXIe-8100 User Manual ni.com...

  • Page 43: Universal Serial Bus

    Universal Serial Bus Figure 3-5 shows the location and pinouts for the Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector on the NI PXIe-8100. Each controller has 2 USB ports on the front panel. Table 3-6 lists and describes the USB connector signals.

  • Page 44: Front Panel Features

    – The DRIVE LED indicates when an access to the internal hard disk is occurring. Data Storage The NI PXIe-8100 has the following data storage features: • Internal Parallel ATA solid-state drive – 512 MB •...

  • Page 45: Common Configuration Questions

    This chapter answers common configuration questions you may have when using a NI PXIe-8100 embedded controller. General Questions What do the LEDs on the NI PXIe-8100 front panel mean? Refer to the LED status descriptions in the Front Panel Features...

  • Page 46: Boot Options

    An external USB floppy drive • Most PCI or PCIe-based devices that provide an Option ROM There are some limitations when booting from a USB device. The NI PXIe-8100 Note BIOS configures the USB devices so that they will work in a DOS environment.

  • Page 47: Cables And Connections

    How do I plug both a PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard into the controller? The NI PXIe-8100 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.

  • Page 48: Upgrade Information

    Common Configuration Questions Upgrade Information How do I upgrade system memory? You can change the amount of installed RAM on the NI PXIe-8100 by upgrading the DDR2 SO-DIMMs. To upgrade the RAM, remove the NI PXIe-8100 from the PXI Express chassis.
  • Page 49 What Peripheral Drivers Should I Use with My PXI or VXI Controller?, at ni.com My NI PXIe-8100 does not have an internal floppy drive. Is there a way to use an external drive? Yes. The NI PXIe-8100 controller supports and can boot from USB floppy drives.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    This chapter answers common troubleshooting questions you may have when using the NI PXIe-8100 embedded computer. What if the NI PXIe-8100 does not boot? Several problems can cause a controller not to boot. Here are some things to look for and possible solutions.
  • Page 51 As an alternative method, complete the following steps: Power off the chassis. Remove the controller from the chassis. Press the Clear CMOS button (SW2) as shown in Figure 5-1. Wait one second. Reinstall the controller in the chassis. NI PXIe-8100 User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 52 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 1 Push Button Switch SW2 Figure 5-1. Clearing the CMOS Contents © National Instruments Corporation NI PXIe-8100 User Manual...

  • Page 53: Appendix A Specifications

    Specifications This appendix lists the electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications of the NI PXIe-8100 embedded controller. Features NI PXIe-8100 Intel Atom Processor D410 CPU Frequency 1.66 GHz On-die L2 cache 512 KB Single-Channel DDR2 RAM, PC2 5300 512 MB Standard...
  • Page 54 (at 25 °C ambient temperature) Pollution Degree ........2 Indoor use only. Clean the NI PXIe-8100 with a soft nonmetallic brush. Make sure that the device Caution is completely dry and free from contaminants before returning it to service. NI PXIe-8100 User Manual...
  • Page 55 MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3 limit.) Relative humidity range....5% to 95%, noncondensing (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-56.) Processor should not throttle CPU frequency under reasonable, worst case processor work loads in high operating temperatures. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXIe-8100 User Manual...
  • Page 56 EN 61326-1 (IEC 61326-1): Class A emissions; Basic immunity • EN 55011 (CISPR 11): Group 1, Class A emissions • AS/NZS CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A emissions • FCC 47 CFR Part 15B: Class A emissions • ICES-001: Class A emissions NI PXIe-8100 User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 57 At the end of the product life cycle, all products must be sent to a WEEE recycling center. For more information about WEEE recycling centers, National Instruments WEEE initiatives, and compliance with WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste and Electronic Equipment, visit ni.com/environment/weee © National Instruments Corporation NI PXIe-8100 User Manual...
  • Page 58 This device contains a long-life coin cell battery. If you need to replace it, use the Return Cd/Hg/Pb 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 59 Technical Support and Professional Services Visit the following sections of the award-winning National Instruments Web site at for technical support and professional services: ni.com • Support—Technical support at includes the ni.com/support following resources: – Self-Help Technical Resources—For answers and solutions,...
  • Page 60 You also can visit the Worldwide Offices section of to access the branch ni.com/niglobal office Web sites, which provide up-to-date contact information, support phone numbers, email addresses, and current events. NI PXIe-8100 User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 61 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. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXIe-8100 User Manual...
  • Page 62 LCD computer displays and digital projectors. It was developed by an industry consortium, the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG). Extended Capabilities Parallel. EEPROM Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory. Electromagnetic Compatibility. Electromagnetic interference. NI PXIe-8100 User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 63 LabWindows/CVI or LabVIEW. interrupt A means for a device to request service from another device. interrupt level The relative priority at which a device can interrupt. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXIe-8100 User Manual...
  • Page 64 Mean time between failure. 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 65 SO-DIMM Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Module. SPI Bus Serial Peripheral Interface—A standard for controlling most any digital electronics that accept a clocked serial stream of bits. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXIe-8100 User Manual...
  • Page 66 Glossary Universal Serial Bus. Volts. Video Graphics Array—The minimum video display standard for all PCs. Watts. NI PXIe-8100 User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 67 Save & Exit menu, 2-13 conventions used in the manual, xi Serial Port Configuration menu CPU, 1-4 Serial Port menu, 2-9 CPU Configuration menu, 2-7 USB configuration menu, 2-8 Video Configuration menu, 2-7 © National Instruments Corporation NI PXIe-8100 User Manual...
  • Page 68 See also configuration environmental management, injector/ejector handle position specifications, A-5 (caution), 2-2 battery replacement and disposal, A-6 NI PXIe-8100 installed in a PXI Express WEEE information, A-5 chassis (figure), 2-3 Ethernet, connector, 3-1 procedure, 2-1 location and pinout (figure), 3-5...
  • Page 69 (table), 3-1 BIOS setup utility, 2-4 physical specifications, A-2 block diagram, 1-3 Power/Wake configuration menu, 2-7 connectors programming examples (NI resources), B-1 COM1 connector and signals, 3-4 protective screw caps, removing (figure), 2-2 © National Instruments Corporation NI PXIe-8100 User Manual...
  • Page 70 3-1 Serial Port Configuration menu technical support, B-1 Serial Port menu, 2-9 training and certification (NI resources), B-1 setting up the NI PXIe-8100 BIOS, 2-4 troubleshooting shock and vibration specifications, A-4 CMOS reset, 5-2 SO-DIMM logic block, 1-3...
  • Page 71 (table), 3-1 using mouse and keyboard without, 4-3 VGA, connector signals (table), 3-3 using with PS/2 mouse and keyboard, 2-3 video, 3-1 See also VGA driver installation, 4-3 Video Configuration menu, 2-7 © National Instruments Corporation NI PXIe-8100 User Manual...

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