Common Configuration Questions; General Questions; Boot Options - National Instruments NI 3100 User Manual

Common Configuration
Questions
This chapter answers common configuration questions you may have when
using the NI 3100/3110 industrial controller.

General Questions

What do the LEDs on the NI 3100/3110 front panel mean?
Refer to the LED status descriptions in the
of Chapter 3,
How do I check the configuration of the memory, hard drive,
time/date, and so on?
You can view these parameters in the BIOS setup. To enter the BIOS setup,
reboot the NI 3100/3110 and press <Delete> during the memory tests.
Refer to the
Configuration, for more information.
Can I use the internal hard drive and a CompactFlash drive at the
same time?
Yes. However, you must set the CF master/slave switch to slave, and the
CF card must be inserted.

Boot Options

What devices can I boot from?
The NI 3100/3110 can boot from the following devices:
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I/O Information.
Entering BIOS Setup
The internal hard drive
CompactFlash drive
A network PXE server on the same subnet
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Front Panel Features
section of Chapter 2, Installation and
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