Common Configuration Questions; General Questions; Boot Options - National Instruments NI PXI-8109 User Manual

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-8109 embedded controller.
What do the LEDs on the NI PXI-8109 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-8109 and press <Delete> during the memory tests. Refer
to the Accessing BIOS Setup
Configuration, for more information.
Can I use the internal hard drive and an external hard drive at the
same time?
Yes. Refer to the BIOS Setup
Configuration, for more information.
What devices can I boot from?
The NI PXI-8109 can boot from the following devices:
• The internal Serial ATA hard drive
• An external SCSI hard drive or SCSI CD/DVD-ROM if a
SCSI adapter, such as the NI PXI-8214, is used
• A network PXE server on the same subnet
• An external USB mass storage device such as a USB hard drive,
USB CD/DVD-ROM, or USB flash drive
Front Panel Features
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