Common Configuration
Questions
General Questions
Boot Options
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This chapter answers common configuration questions you may have when
using the NI PXI-8186/8187 embedded controller.
What do the LEDs on the NI PXI-8195/8196 front panel mean?
Refer to the LED status descriptions in the
Chapter 3,
I/O
Information.
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 PXI-8195/8196 and press <Delete> during the memory tests.
Refer to the
Entering BIOS Setup
Configuration, for more information.
Can I use the internal IDE drive and an external SCSI hard drive at
the same time?
Yes.
What devices can I boot from?
The NI PXI-8195/8196 can boot from the following devices:
•
The internal IDE hard drive
•
An external SCSI hard drive or CD-ROM if an SCSI adapter, such
as the PXI-8214, is used
•
A network PXE server on the same subnet
Front Panel Features
section of Chapter 2,
4-1
4
section of
Installation and
NI PXI-8195/8196 User Manual