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January 2007
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  • Page 1 PXI Express NI PXIe-8106 User Manual NI PXIe-8106 User Manual January 2007 372095A-01...
  • Page 2 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 ni.com/info and enter the info code feedback. © 2007 National Instruments Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3 Important Information The NI PXIe-8106 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 These classes are known as Class A (for use in industrial-commercial locations only) or Class B (for use in residential or commercial locations). All National Instruments (NI) products are FCC Class A products. Depending on where it is operated, this Class A product could be subject to restrictions in the FCC rules. (In Canada, the Department of Communications (DOC), of Industry Canada, regulates wireless interference in much the same way.) Digital...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Benefits of PXI Express....................1-1 NI PXIe-8106.........................1-2 Description ......................1-2 Functional Overview ..................1-2 NI PXIe-8106 Functional Description ..........1-2 National Instruments Software ..................1-4 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Installing the NI PXIe-8106...................2-1 How to Remove the Controller from the PXI Express Chassis.......2-3 BIOS Setup ........................2-4...
  • Page 6 Boot Options........................4-2 Cables and Connections ....................4-2 Software Driver Installation ..................4-3 Upgrade Information ..................... 4-4 PXI Express Configuration.................... 4-6 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Technical Support and Professional Services Glossary Index NI PXIe-8106 User Manual ni.com...

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    This manual contains detailed instructions for installing and configuring the National Instruments PXIe-8106 embedded computer kit. How to Use the Documentation Set Begin by reading the NI PXIe-8106 Installation Guide, a brief quick-start guide that describes how to install and get started with your controller. This manual, the...

  • Page 8: Related Documentation

    PXI-5 PXI Express Hardware Specification, Revision 1.0, PXI Systems Alliance • PXI-6 PXI Express Software Specification, Revision 1.0, PXI Systems Alliance • Serialized IRQ Support for PCI Systems Specification, Revision 6.0, Compaq Computer et al. • ExpressCard Standard, Release 1.0, PCMCIA NI PXIe-8106 User Manual viii ni.com...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction This chapter provides overview information for PXI Express and the NI PXIe-8106 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 10: Ni Pxie-8106

    NI PXIe-8106 embedded computer. NI PXIe-8106 Functional Description The NI PXIe-8106 is a modular PC in a PXI Express 3U-size form factor. Figure 1-1 is a functional block diagram of the NI PXIe-8106. Following the diagram is a description of each logic block shown.
  • Page 11 Connector Express Triggers Figure 1-1. NI PXIe-8106 Block Diagram The NI PXIe-8106 consists of the following logic blocks on the CPU module and the I/O (daughter card) module. The CPU module has the following logic blocks: • Socket 479 CPU is the socket definition for the Intel Pentium M processor families.

  • Page 12: National Instruments Software

    PXI Express/CompactPCI Express backplane. • The Super I/O block represents the other peripherals supplied by the NI PXIe-8106. The NI PXIe-8106 has one serial port, and an ECP/EPP parallel port. • The Gigabit Enet connects to either 10 Mbit, 100 Mbit, or 1,000 Mbit Ethernet interfaces.
  • 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

    NI PXIe-8106 controller. Installing the NI PXIe-8106 This section contains general installation instructions for the NI PXIe-8106. Consult your PXI Express chassis user manual for specific instructions and warnings. Plug in your chassis before installing the NI PXIe-8106. The power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you install the module.
  • Page 16 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-8106 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-8106.

  • Page 17: How To Remove The Controller From The Pxi Express Chassis

    What if the NI PXIe-8106 does not boot? section of Chapter 5, Troubleshooting. Figure 2-2 shows an NI PXIe-8106 installed in the system controller slot of a National Instruments NI PXIe-1062Q chassis. 1 NI PXIe-1062Q 2 NI PXIe-8106 Controller...

  • Page 18: Bios Setup

    NI PXIe-8106 controller features. Most users do not need to use the BIOS setup program, as the NI PXIe-8106 controller ships with default settings that work well for most configurations. Changing BIOS settings may lead to incorrect controller behavior and possibly Caution an unbootable controller.

  • Page 19: Main Setup Menu

    <Enter> on an item. • System Information—This setting displays a screen containing important system information about the NI PXIe-8106 controller. Advanced Setup Menu This menu contains BIOS settings that normally do not require modification.
  • Page 20 Turn On when power is restored. The default is Stay Off. Note Removing the NI PXIe-8106 controller from a chassis will trigger a “Power Failure” event. When set to Turn On the controller will attempt to power on the chassis during re-insertion.

  • Page 21: Integrated Peripherals Submenu

    Integrated Peripherals Submenu Use this submenu to apply nondefault configurations to the front panel peripherals of an NI PXIe-8106 controller. Normally, you do not need to modify these settings, as the factory default settings provide the most compatible and optimal configuration possible.
  • Page 22 32 megabytes of memory. • Pre-fetchable Memory—This setting determines the amount of pre-fetchable memory space, in bytes, that will be reserved by the BIOS for PCI-PCI bridges that may be hot-plugged in the ExpressCard NI PXIe-8106 User Manual ni.com...

  • Page 23: Pxi Setup Menu

    Password on Boot—This setting controls whether or not a password is required to boot the system. If enabled, the user must enter the User Password to boot the system. The default setting is Disabled. © National Instruments Corporation NI PXIe-8106 User Manual...

  • Page 24: Boot Setup Menu

    • Exit Discarding Changes—Any changes made to BIOS settings during this session of the BIOS setup program are discarded. The setup program then exits and boots the controller without rebooting first. NI PXIe-8106 User Manual 2-10 ni.com...

  • Page 25: System Cmos

    System CMOS. The setup program remains active, allowing further changes. System CMOS The NI PXIe-8106 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 26: Drivers And Software

    The directory structure under the directory is logically organized into images several levels. In the directory, you will find a directory, images manuals directory, and a directory. drivers NI PXIe-8106 User Manual 2-12 ni.com...

  • Page 27: Pxi Express Features

    PXI Express Features PXI Express Trigger Connectivity The SMB connector on the NI PXIe-8106 front panel can connect to or from any PXI backplane trigger line. A trigger allocation process is needed to prevent two resources from connecting to the same trigger line, resulting in the trigger being double-driven and possibly damaging the hardware.

  • Page 28: Pxi System Configuration

    To assist system integrators, PXI chassis and system module manufacturers must document their products’ capabilities. PXI Express devices must provide a driver and/or file for identification. .ini For NI PXI Express chassis and controllers, these files are provided as part NI PXIe-8106 User Manual 2-14 ni.com...

  • Page 29: Upgrading Ram

    PXI specification at www.pxisa.org Upgrading RAM You can change the amount of installed RAM on the NI PXIe-8106 by upgrading the SO-DIMMs. To upgrade the RAM, remove the NI PXIe-8106 from the PXI Express chassis. To optimize both memory capacity and system performance, use the same size and speed memory module in each of the two module slots.

  • Page 30: Hard Drive Recovery

    Installation and Configuration 1 DDR2 SO-DIMM Module 2 DDR2 SO-DIMM Socket Figure 2-5. Installing a DDR2 SO-DIMM in an NI PXIe-8106 Controller Hard Drive Recovery NI PXIe-8106 controllers include two methods of restoring the original factory condition of your hard drive. Hard drive-based recovery stores a factory backup on a separate portion of your hard drive allowing you to restore your controller without additional media.

  • Page 31: Installing An Os

    OS. When doing so, consider the following guidelines. Installing from a USB CD/DVD-ROM The NI PXIe-8106 supports the installation of Windows XP from a USB CD/DVD-ROM. However, many other operating systems do not support installation from a USB CD/DVD-ROM. For example, Windows 2000 aborts during the install process because it does not have drivers for the USB CD/DVD-ROM device.

  • Page 32: Expresscard

    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 NI PXIe-8106. In Windows, use the Safely Remove Hardware tool to safely stop the ExpressCard. NI PXIe-8106 User Manual 2-18 ni.com...

  • Page 33: Front Panel Connectors

    I/O Information Front Panel Connectors Table 3-1 lists various peripherals and their corresponding NI PXIe-8106 external connectors, bus interfaces, and functions. Table 3-1. NI PXIe-8106 Peripherals Overview External Peripheral Connector Description Video DVI-I Intel Graphics Media (24-pin DSUB) Accelerator Serial...

  • Page 34: Front Panel

    NI PXIe-8106. Dimensions are in inches [millimeters]. 4.393 [111.58] 3.840 [97.53] 3.551 [90.19] 3.371 [85.62] 3.165 [80.38] 2.490 [63.24] 2.063 [52.40] 1.550 [39.37] 1.546 [39.26] 1.069 [27.15] .000 [0] Figure 3-1. NI PXIe-8106 Front Panel Layout and Dimensions NI PXIe-8106 User Manual ni.com...

  • Page 35: Dvi-I

    I/O Information DVI-I Figure 3-2 shows the location and pinouts for the DVI connector on the NI PXIe-8106. Table 3-2 lists and describes the DVI connector signals. Figure 3-2. DVI Connector Location and Pinout Table 3-2. DVI-I Connector Signals Signal Name TMDS Data2–...
  • Page 36 Hot Plug Detect TMDS Data0– TMDSData0+ TMDS Data0/5 Shield Reserved Reserved TMDS Clock Shield TMDS Clock + TMDS Clock – Analog Red Analog Green Analog Blue Analog Horizontal Sync Analog GND Return: (analog R, G, B) NI PXIe-8106 User Manual ni.com...

  • Page 37: Com1

    I/O Information COM1 Figure 3-3 shows the location and pinouts for the COM1 connector on the NI PXIe-8106. Table 3-3 lists and describes the COM1 connector signal. AMP manufactures a serial port mating connector, part number 745491-5. COM1 Figure 3-3. COM1 Connector Location and Pinout Table 3-3.

  • Page 38: Ethernet

    I/O Information Ethernet Figure 3-4 shows the location and pinouts for the Ethernet connector on the NI PXIe-8106. Table 3-4 lists and describes the Ethernet connector signals. AMP manufactures a mating connector, part number 554739-1. Ethernet Figure 3-4. Ethernet Connector Location and Pinout Table 3-4.

  • Page 39: Parallel Port

    1000 Mbit/sec data rate is selected. Parallel Port Figure 3-5 shows the location and pinouts for the IEEE 1284 (parallel) connector on the NI PXIe-8106. Table 3-6 lists and describes the IEEE 1284 connector signals. Parallel port adapter cables are available from National Instruments, part number 777169-01.
  • Page 40 Data Bit 5 Data Bit 6 Data Bit 7 INIT# Initialize Printer STROBE# Strobe SLCTIN# Select Input AUTOFD# Auto Line Feed +5 V 19–35 Ground Not Connected Note The pound symbol (#) indicates an active low signal. NI PXIe-8106 User Manual ni.com...

  • Page 41: Universal Serial Bus

    Universal Serial Bus Figure 3-6 shows the location and pinouts for the Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector on the NI PXIe-8106. Each controller has 4 USB ports on the front panel. Table 3-7 lists and describes the USB connector signals.

  • Page 42: Trigger

    The TRIG connector is the software-controlled trigger connection for routing PXI triggers to or from the backplane trigger bus. Figure 3-7 shows the TRIG connector location on the NI PXIe-8106. Table 3-8 lists and describes the trigger connector signals. Figure 3-7. TRIG Connector Location and Pinout Table 3-8.

  • Page 43: Gpib (Ieee 488.2)

    Chapter 3 I/O Information GPIB (IEEE 488.2) Figure 3-8 shows the location and pinouts for the GPIB connector on the NI PXIe-8106. Table 3-9 lists and describes the GPIB connector signals. ITT Canon manufactures a GPIB mating connector, part number MDSM-25SC-Z11-V51.
  • Page 44 Chassis ground DIO5# Data Bit 5 DIO6# Data Bit 6 DIO7# Data Bit 7 DIO8# Data Bit 8 REN# Remote Enable 18–25 Logic Ground The pound symbol (#) indicates an active low signal. Note NI PXIe-8106 User Manual 3-12 ni.com...

  • Page 45: Expresscard/34 Slot

    Chapter 3 I/O Information ExpressCard/34 Slot The NI PXIe-8106 controller is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot on the front panel, which provides I/O expansion and options for removable storage. Figure 3-9 shows the location and pinouts for the ExpressCard/34 slot on the NI PXIe-8106.
  • Page 46 Reference Clock + Ground PERn0 PE Data Receive – PERp0 PE Data Receive + Ground PETn0 PE Data Transmit – PETp0 PE Data Transmit + Ground The pound symbol (#) indicates an active low signal. Note NI PXIe-8106 User Manual 3-14 ni.com...

  • Page 47: Front Panel Features

    – The DRIVE LED indicates when an access to the internal hard disk is occurring. Data Storage The NI PXIe-8106 has the following data storage features: • Internal Serial ATA hard drive – 30 GB minimum 2.5 in. notebook hard drive (30 GB minimum PATA drive on Extended Temp Option controller) –...

  • Page 48: Common Configuration Questions

    This chapter answers common configuration questions you may have when using a NI PXIe-8106 embedded controller. General Questions What do the LEDs on the NI PXIe-8106 front panel mean? Refer to the LED status descriptions in the Front Panel Features...

  • Page 49: Boot Options

    There are some limitations when booting from a USB device. Windows XP can be installed from a USB CD/DVD-ROM, but earlier versions of Windows cannot. The NI PXIe-8106 BIOS configures the USB devices so that they will work in a DOS environment.

  • Page 50: Software Driver Installation

    How do I connect a standard 25-pin LPT cable to the NI PXIe-8106? The NI PXIe-8106 uses a type C LPT connector. Most parallel port devices use a type A connector. To use a device with a standard type A LPT connector, you need to use a type C-to-type A LPT adapter.

  • Page 51: Upgrade Information

    Chapter 4 Common Configuration Questions How do I install software from a CD? The compact size of the NI PXIe-8106 does not allow for an integrated USB CD/DVD-ROM drive. If you are using Windows XP, you have the following options: •...
  • Page 52 . For peripheral drivers, refer to KnowledgeBase 3H3COSD8 downloads ni.com My NI PXIe-8106 does not have an internal floppy drive. Is there a way to use an external drive? Yes. The NI PXIe-8106 controller supports and can boot from USB floppy drives.

  • Page 53: Pxi Express Configuration

    Configuration. Why doesn’t the NI PXIe-8106 work with the PXI-8220 or PXI-8221? The serialized IRQ line is not routed to the chipset on the PXIe-8106. This prevents PC cards using ISA interrupts from working with the PXIe-8106. NI PXIe-8106 User Manual...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    This chapter answers common troubleshooting questions you may have when using the NI PXIe-8106 embedded computer. What if the NI PXIe-8106 does not boot? Several problems can cause a controller not to boot. Here are some things to look for and possible solutions.
  • Page 55 If the system has been booted without a monitor attached, the NI PXIe-8106 may have defaulted to the CRT connector being disabled. Press <Ctrl-Alt-F1> to re-enable the CRT in Windows. For additional information, refer to KnowledgeBase 3OHCFRD8 at ni.com/support...
  • Page 56 Do not leave the jumper on pins 2–3. Doing so decreases battery life. Also, the controller will not boot. 1 Normal Operation (Default) 2 Clear CMOS Contents 3 Pin 1 Figure 5-1. Clearing the CMOS Contents © National Instruments Corporation NI PXIe-8106 User Manual...

  • Page 57: Appendix A Specifications

    Specifications This appendix lists the electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications of the NI PXIe-8106 embedded computer. Features NI PXIe-8106 Intel Core 2 Duo processor T7400 (Dual Core 2.16 GHz/667 MHz FSB) On-die L2 cache 4096 KB Dual-Channel DDR2 RAM 512 MB Standard...
  • Page 58 (at 25 °C ambient temperature) Pollution Degree ........2 Indoor use only. Clean the NI PXIe-8106 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-8106 User Manual...
  • Page 59 Ambient temperature range .... –40 to 71 °C (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2. Meets MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3 limits.) Relative humidity range ......5% to 95% noncondensing (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-56.) © National Instruments Corporation NI PXIe-8106 User Manual...
  • Page 60 EN 61326 EMC requirements; Minimum Immunity • EN 55011 Emissions; Group 1, Class A • CE, C-Tick, ICES, and FCC Part 15 Emissions; Class A For EMC compliance, operate this device according to printed documentation. Note NI PXIe-8106 User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 61 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) EU Customers At the end of their life cycle, all products must be sent to a WEEE recycling center. For more information about WEEE recycling centers and National Instruments WEEE initiatives, visit ni.com/environment/weee.htm © National Instruments Corporation...
  • Page 62 Technical Support and Professional Services Visit the following sections of the National Instruments Web site at for technical support and professional services: ni.com • Support—Online technical support resources at ni.com/support include the following: – Self-Help Resources—For answers and solutions, visit the...
  • Page 63 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-8106 User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 64 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-8106 User Manual...
  • Page 65 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-8106 User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 66 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-8106 User Manual...
  • Page 67 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 68 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-8106 User Manual...
  • Page 69 Glossary Universal Serial Bus. Volts. Video Graphics Array—The minimum video display standard for all PCs. Watts. NI PXIe-8106 User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 70 Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector CE compliance specifications, A-5 and signals, 3-9 chipset GMCH, 1-3 conventions used in the manual, vii chipset ICH7M, 1-4 CMOS clearing contents (figure), 2-12, 5-3 setting back to default, 5-2 © National Instruments Corporation NI PXIe-8106 User Manual...
  • Page 71 3-3 obtaining latest drivers, 4-5 dimensions, 3-2 DVI-I, connector signals (table), 3-3 features, 3-15 LEDs, 4-1 functional overview of NI PXIe-8106, 1-2 electrical specifications, A-2 electromagnetic compatibility, A-4 entering the BIOS setup, 2-4 GPIB (IEEE 488.2), 3-11 Ethernet, connector, 3-1...
  • Page 72 Index Linux support, 1-6 loading BIOS defaults, 2-11 hard drive, 3-15 LPT cable, connecting to NI PXIe-8106, 4-3 files and directories installed on, 2-12 recovery, 2-16 help, technical support, B-1 main BIOS setup menu, 2-5 manuals directory, 2-12 mating connector IEEE 488.2, 3-11...
  • Page 73 Serial ATA controller, using SCSI hard drive in addition, 4-1 Serial ATA Hard Disk, 1-4 serial port, 3-1 parallel port setting up the NI PXIe-8106 BIOS, 2-4 connector, 3-1 shock and vibration specifications, A-4 connector location and pinout (figure), 3-7...
  • Page 74 3-10, 4-6 using with PS/2 mouse and keyboard, 2-3 connector location and pinout (figure), 3-10 connector signals (table), 3-10 troubleshooting CMOS reset, 5-2 controller does not boot, 5-1 damaged module, 5-2 © National Instruments Corporation NI PXIe-8106 User Manual...

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