Installing An Os; Installing From A Usb Cd/Dvd-Rom; Expresscard; Installing An Expresscard - National Instruments NI PXI-8109 User Manual

Note Recovering the OS erases the contents of your hard disk. Back up any files you want
to keep.

Installing an OS

Installing from a USB CD/DVD-ROM

Note For additional assistance with installing or changing an operating system, refer to
KnowledgeBase 2ZKC02OK, Hard Drive Recovery and OS Installation for PXI and VXI
Controllers, at

ExpressCard

Installing an ExpressCard

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OS re-installation CD to recover the OS. You also may need to reinstall
other software after using the CD to recover the OS.
NI PXI-8109 controllers include a pre-installed OS. In some cases, you
may want to install a different OS. When doing so, consider the following
guidelines.
The NI PXI-8109 supports the installation of Windows 7 or Windows XP
from a USB CD/DVD-ROM. As an alternative to a USB CD/DVD-ROM
drive, you can use an external SCSI CD-ROM with a PXI-SCSI adapter.
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This section provides information on the installation and removal of
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ExpressCard modules.
You can install an ExpressCard module while the NI PXI-8109 is running.
The NI PXI-8109 will automatically detect the card. ExpressCards are
generally marked with a symbol or a label to indicate which end to insert
into the slot. The cards are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion.
To install an ExpressCard, complete the following steps.
1. Hold the card so the top side is facing left.
2. Insert the card until it is completely seated in its connector. The
connector has an automatic eject mechanism. If you insert the card
and it is ejected, simply re-insert the card until it is seated.
If you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. Check the card
orientation and try again.
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