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How to Use the Documentation Set...............................................................................ix
Chapter 1
Benefits of PXI Express.................................................................................................1-1
NI PXIe-8105.................................................................................................................1-2
Functional Overview .......................................................................................1-2
Chapter 2
Entering BIOS Setup.......................................................................................2-4
Exiting BIOS Setup.........................................................................................2-10
PXI-1 System Configuration...........................................................................2-14
Upgrading RAM ............................................................................................................2-15
Hard Drive Recovery.....................................................................................................2-16
Installing an OS .............................................................................................................2-17
Installing from a USB CD/DVD-ROM...........................................................2-17
ExpressCard...................................................................................................................2-18
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Chapter 3
DVI-I............................................................................................................... 3-3
Universal Serial Bus........................................................................................ 3-10
Trigger............................................................................................................. 3-11
ExpressCard/34 Slot........................................................................................ 3-14
Front Panel Features...................................................................................................... 3-16
Chapter 4
General Questions ......................................................................................................... 4-1
Boot Options.................................................................................................................. 4-2
Software Driver Installation .......................................................................................... 4-3
Upgrade Information ..................................................................................................... 4-4
PXI Express Configuration............................................................................................ 4-6
Chapter 5
Troubleshooting
Appendix A
Technical Support and Professional Services
Glossary
Index
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This manual contains detailed instructions for installing and configuring
the National Instruments PXIe-8105 embedded computer kit.
Begin by reading the NI PXIe-8105 Installation Guide, a brief quick-start
guide that describes how to install and get started with your controller.
This manual, the NI PXIe-8105 User Manual, contains more details about
changing the installation or configuration from the defaults and using the
hardware.
Conventions
The following conventions appear in this manual:
»
The » symbol leads you through nested menu items and dialog box options
to a final action. The sequence File»Page Setup»Options directs you to
pull down the File menu, select the Page Setup item, and select Options
from the last dialog box.
This icon denotes a note, which alerts you to important information.
This icon denotes a caution, which advises you of precautions to take to
avoid injury, data loss, or a system crash.
bold
Bold text denotes items that you must select or click in the software, such
as menu items and dialog box options. Bold text also denotes parameter
names.
italic
Italic text denotes variables, emphasis, a cross-reference, or an introduction
to a key concept. Italic text also denotes text that is a placeholder for a word
or value that you must supply.
monospace
Text in this font denotes text or characters that you should enter from the
keyboard, sections of code, programming examples, and syntax examples.
This font is also used for the proper names of disk drives, paths, directories,
programs, subprograms, subroutines, device names, functions, operations,
variables, filenames, and extensions.
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monospace bold
Bold text in this font denotes the messages and responses that the computer
automatically prints to the screen. This font also emphasizes lines of code
that are different from the other examples.
Related Documentation
The following documents contain information you may find helpful as you
read this manual:
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PICMG EXP.0 R1.0 CompactPCI Express Specification, PCI
Industrial Computers Manufacturers Group
IEEE Standard P1284.1-1997 (C/MM) Standard for Information
Technology for Transport Independent Printer/System Interface
PCI Express Base Specification, Revision 1.1, PCI Special Interest
Group
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
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Introduction
This chapter provides overview information for PXI Express and the
NI PXIe-8105 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. One of the key elements driving the rapid
adoption of PXI is its use of PCI in the communication backplane. As the
commercial PC industry has improved the available bus bandwidth by
evolving PCI to PCI Express, PXI is now able to meet even more
application needs by integrating PCI Express into the PXI standard. By
taking advantage of PCI Express technology in the backplane, PXI Express
increases the available PXI bandwidth from up to 132 MB/s to up to 6 GB/s
for a more than 45x improvement in bandwidth.
PXI Express maximizes both hardware and software compatibility with
PXI modules. PXI Express hybrid slots deliver both PCI and PCI Express
signaling to accept devices that use PXI communication and triggering or
the newer PXI Express standard. Software compatibility is maintained
because PCI Express uses the same OS and driver model as PCI, resulting
in complete software compatibility among PCI-based systems, for example
PXI, and PCI Express-based systems such as PXI Express.
PXI Express, like PXI, leverages from the CompactPCI specification to
define a rugged, modular form factor that offers superior mechanical
integrity and easy installation and removal of hardware components.
PXI Express products offer higher and more carefully defined levels of
environmental performance required by the shock, vibration, temperature,
and humidity extremes of industrial environments. Mandatory
environmental testing and active cooling is added to the CompactPCI
mechanical specification to ease system integration and ensure multivendor
interoperability.
The demanding timing and synchronization requirements of
instrumentation systems are met by the integrated features of PXI Express.
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Not only are the trigger bus, 10 MHz system reference clock, and star
trigger bus available in PXI retained by PXI Express, but new timing and
synchronization features that include a 100 MHz differential system
reference clock for the synchronization of multiple modules and three
differential star trigger buses for the distribution of precise clock and trigger
signals have been added. Differential timing and synchronization signals
provide PXI Express systems with increased noise immunity and the ability
to transmit clock signals at higher frequencies.
NI PXIe-8105
Description
The NI PXIe-8105 PXI Express/CompactPCI Express embedded computer
is a high-performance PXI Express/CompactPCI Express-compatible
system controller. The NI PXIe-8105 controller integrates standard I/O
features in a single unit by using state-of-the-art packaging. Combining an
NI PXIe-8105 embedded controller with a PXI Express-compatible
chassis, such as the PXIe-1062Q, results in a fully PC-compatible computer
in a compact, rugged package.
The standard I/O on each module includes DVI-I video, one RS-232 serial
port, a parallel port, four high-speed USB 2.0 ports, a PCI-based GPIB
controller, Gigabit Ethernet, a reset button, and a PXI trigger.
The NI PXIe-8105 has an Intel Core Duo processor T2500
(Dual Core 2.0 GHz), 667 MHz FSB, all the standard I/O, and a 60 GB
(or larger) hard drive. It also has an ExpressCard/34 expansion slot.
Functional Overview
the NI PXIe-8105 embedded computer.
NI PXIe-8105 Functional Description
The NI PXIe-8105 is a modular PC in a PXI Express 3U-size form factor.
Figure 1-1 is a functional block diagram of the NI PXIe-8105.
Following the diagram is a description of each logic block shown.
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SO-DIMM
DDR2 SDRAM
PC2 5300
Core Duo
Processor
Host Bus
Memory Bus Ch. A/B
Chipset Graphics
Memory Controller
Hub
x1 PCIE
Gigabit
Ethernet
DVI-I
RJ45
DVI/VGA
USB 2.0 x4
USB 2.0 x4
x1 PCIE
USB
SATA
SATA
SPI
Express
Card/34 Slot
Chipset I/O
Controller
Hub
Hard Disk
FLASH
GPIB
Connector
PCI
GPIB
LPT
LPC
Super I/O
COM1
Watchdog
PCIE
Switch
SMB to
PXI Trigger
SMB
Connector
PXI
PXI
Express
Triggers
Figure 1-1. NI PXIe-8105 Block Diagram
The NI PXIe-8105 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:
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Socket 479 CPU is the socket definition for the Intel Pentium M
processor families.
The SO-DIMM block consists of two 64-bit DDR2 SDRAM sockets
that can hold up to 1 GB each.
The Chipset GMCH connects to the CPU, DDR2 SDRAM, video, and
Ethernet.
PXI Express triggers to/from the SMB on the front panel.
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The Watchdog Timer block consists of a watchdog timer that can reset
the controller or generate a trigger.
The Chipset ICH7M connects to the PCI, USB, Serial ATA,
ExpressCard, PXI Express, and LPC buses.
The USB Connectors connect the chipset to the Hi-Speed USB 2.0
interface.
The Serial ATA Hard Disk is a 60 GB or larger notebook hard disk.1
The Serial ATA interface enables transfer rates up to 1.5 Gb/s. The
hard disk also supports Native Command Queuing.
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The PXI Express Connector connects the NI PXIe-8105 to the PXI
Express/CompactPCI Express backplane.
The Super I/O block represents the other peripherals supplied by the
NI PXIe-8105. The NI PXIe-8105 has one serial port, and an ECP/EPP
parallel port.
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The Gigabit Enet connects to either 10 Mbit, 100 Mbit, or 1,000 Mbit
Ethernet interfaces.
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The GPIB block contains the GPIB interface.
The ExpressCard/34 slot accommodates an ExpressCard/34 module.
National Instruments Software
National Instruments has developed several software tools you can use with
the NI PXIe-8105.
National Instruments’ hardware and software work together to help you
make the most of your PXI Express system. The LabVIEW, Measurement
Studio, and LabWindows™/CVI™ application development environments
combine with leading hardware drivers such as NI-DAQmx to provide
exceptional control of NI hardware. Instrument drivers are available at
ni.com/idnet to simplify communication with instruments over a variety
of busses.
LabVIEW is a powerful and easy-to-use graphical programming
environment you can use to acquire data from thousands of different
instruments including USB, IEEE 488.2, VXI, serial, PLCs, and plug-in
boards. LabVIEW helps you convert acquired data into meaningful results
using powerful data analysis routines. Add-on tools provide additional
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The High Temperature option controller provides a 30 GB PATA hard drive.
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specialized functionality. For more information visit ni.com/labview
and ni.com/toolkits.
If you prefer to use Microsoft’s Visual Basic, Visual C++, and
Visual Studio .NET for the core of your application, Measurement Studio
adds tools for Measurement and Automation to each language. For more
information visit ni.com/mstudio.
LabWindows/CVI is an interactive ANSI C programming environment
designed for building virtual instrument applications. LabWindows/CVI
delivers a drag-and-drop editor for building user interfaces, a complete
ANSI C environment for building your test program logic, and a collection
of automated code generation tools, as well as utilities for building
automated test systems, monitoring applications, or laboratory
experiments. For more information visit ni.com/lwcvi.
NI-DAQmx provides an extensive library of functions that you can call
from your application development environment or interactive environment
such as NI Signal Express. These functions provide an intuitive API for
National Instruments’ multifunction DAQ products. Features available
include analog input (A/D conversion), buffered data acquisition
(high-speed A/D conversion), analog output (D/A conversion), waveform
generation, digital I/O, counter/timer operations, SCXI signal conditioning,
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. NI Switches, DMMs, High-Speed DIO,
High-Speed Digitizers, and Sources each have customized drivers for
high-end modular instrumentation systems. RF applications leverage two
drivers, NI-RFSG and NI-RFSA and Dynamic Signal Acquisition is
available through NI-DAQmx. For more information visit ni.com/
modularinstruments.
You can expand the timing and triggering functionality of your PXI system
with PXI Timing and Synchronization products. These products provide
precision clock sources, custom routing of triggers for multi-chassis
synchronization, clock sharing, and more and are programmed with
NI-Sync. For more information visit ni.com/pxi.
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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
information on writing your own PXI instrument driver with NI-VISA,
refer to the NI-VISA Getting Started Manual and the readme.txt file in
the NI-VISA directory. For more information visit ni.com/visa.
With LabVIEW for Linux and support for over two hundred devices on
Linux with the NI-DAQmx driver, you can now create Virtual Instruments
based on the Linux OS. Instrument control in Linux has been improved by
the NI-VISA driver for Linux and NI Modular Instruments are partially
supported. For more information visit ni.com/linux.
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Installation and Configuration
This chapter contains information about installing and configuring your
NI PXIe-8105 controller.
Installing the NI PXIe-8105
This section contains general installation instructions for the
NI PXIe-8105. Consult your PXI Express chassis user manual for specific
instructions and warnings.
1. Plug in your chassis before installing the NI PXIe-8105. The power
cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while
you install the module.
Caution To protect both yourself and the chassis from electrical hazards, leave the chassis
powered off until you finish installing the NI PXIe-8105 module.
2. Remove any filler panels blocking access to the system controller slot
(Slot 1) in the chassis.
3. Touch the metal part of the case to discharge any static electricity that
might be on your clothes or body.
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4. Remove the protective plastic covers from the four bracket-retaining
screws as shown in Figure 2-1.
1
1
Protective Screw Cap (4X)
Figure 2-1. Removing Protective Screw Caps
5. Make sure the injector/ejector handle is in its downward position.
Align the NI PXIe-8105 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-8105.
The module will not insert properly unless the handle is in its downward position so that
it does not interfere with the injector rail on the chassis.
6. Hold the handle as you slowly slide the module into the chassis until
the handle catches on the injector/ejector rail.
into the backplane receptacle connectors. The front panel of the
NI PXIe-8105 should be even with the front panel of the chassis.
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8. Tighten the four bracket-retaining screws on the top and bottom of the
front panel to secure the NI PXIe-8105 to the chassis.
9. Check the installation.
10. Connect the keyboard and mouse to the appropriate connectors. If you
are using a PS/2 keyboard and a PS/2 mouse, a Y-splitter adapter is
available to connect both to a single USB connector. Refer to
Figure 4-1, Y-Splitter Cable.
11. Connect the DVI monitor video cable to the DVI connector, or use the
13. Power on the chassis.
14. Verify that the controller boots. If the controller does not boot, refer
to the What if the NI PXIe-8105 does not boot? section of Chapter 5,
Troubleshooting.
Figure 2-2 shows an NI PXIe-8105 installed in the system controller slot of
a National Instruments NI PXIe-1062Q chassis.
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2
3
1
NI PXIe-1062Q
Chassis
2
NI PXIe-8105 Controller
3
Injector/Ejector Rail
Figure 2-2. NI PXIe-8105 Controller Installed in a PXI Express Chassis
How to Remove the Controller from the PXI Express Chassis
The NI PXIe-8105 controller is designed for easy handling. To remove the
unit from the PXI Express chassis, complete the following steps.
1. Power off the chassis.
2. Unscrew the bracket-retaining screws in the front panel.
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3. Press the injector/ejector handle down.
4. Slide the unit out of the chassis.
BIOS Setup
You can change the NI PXIe-8105 configuration settings in the BIOS
setup. The BIOS is the low-level interface between the hardware and PC
software that configures and tests your hardware when you boot the system.
The BIOS setup program includes menus for configuring settings and
enabling NI PXIe-8105 controller features.
Most users do not need to use the BIOS setup program, as the
NI PXIe-8105 controller ships with default settings that work well for most
configurations.
Caution Changing BIOS settings may lead to incorrect controller behavior and possibly
an unbootable controller. If this happens, follow the instructions for restoring default
settings in the System CMOS section. In general, do not change a setting unless you are
absolutely certain what it does.
Entering BIOS Setup
To start the BIOS setup utility, complete the following steps:
1. Power on or reboot your NI PXIe-8105 controller.
2. When the message Press <DEL> to enter SETUPappears, press
the Delete key on the keyboard. The message Entering Setup
appears, and the setup program is loaded after a short delay.
3. When you first enter the BIOS setup program, it displays the Main
menu.
Use the following keys to navigate through the BIOS setup:
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Left Arrow, Right Arrow—Use these keys to move between the
different setup menus. If you are in a submenu, these keys have no
effect, and you need to press <Esc> to leave the submenu first. (To use
the arrows on the numeric keypad, you must turn off Num Lock.)
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Up Arrow, Down Arrow—Use these keys to move between the
options within a setup menu. (To use the arrows on the numeric
keypad, you must turn off Num Lock.)
<Enter>—Use this key either to enter a submenu or display all
available settings for a highlighted configuration option.
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<Esc>—Use this key to return the parent menu of a submenu.
At the top-level menus, this key serves as a shortcut to the Exit menu.
<+> and <–>—Use these keys to cycle between all available settings
for a selected configuration option.
<Tab>—Use this key to select time and date fields.
Main Setup Menu
The most commonly accessed and modified BIOS settings are in the Main
setup menu. The Main setup menu includes the following settings:
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System Time & Date—This setting controls the time of day, which is
stored in a battery-backed real-time clock. Most operating systems
also include a way to change this setting. Use <+> and <–> in
conjunction with <Enter> and <Tab> to change these values.
•
Require Keyboard to Boot—When Enabled, a missing or
malfunctioning keyboard causes the BIOS to halt with an error. When
Disabled, the BIOS allows booting without a keyboard. If you are
using a USB keyboard, you may attach it at any time during the
powered up state. To use this controller in a “headless” mode, you must
set this option to Disabled. The default value is Enabled.
Note Attaching a USB-to-PS/2 keyboard adapter may allow the system to boot even if no
PS/2 keyboard is attached.
•
•
Num Lock—This setting indicates whether you turn on Num Lock at
boot time. The default value is On.
SATA Port 0—This item displays the SATA devices detected in the
system. Normally, you do not need to modify this item. However, if a
SATA device is not autodetected properly, you can specify it manually
by pressing <Enter> on the item.
•
IDE Channel 0 Master—These items display the IDE/ATA devices
detected in the system. Normally, you do not need to modify these
items. However, if an IDE/ATA device is not autodetected properly,
you can specify it manually by pressing <Enter> on an item.
•
System Information—This setting displays a screen containing
important system information about the NI PXIe-8105 controller.
Advanced Setup Menu
This menu contains BIOS settings that normally do not require
modification. If you have specific problems such as unbootable disks
or resource conflicts, you may need to examine these settings.
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Caution Changing settings in this menu may result in an unstable or unbootable controller.
If this happens, follow the procedures outlined in the System CMOS section to restore
BIOS settings to their factory defaults.
The Advanced setup menu includes the following settings:
•
Reset Configuration Data—A portion of the EEPROM on the
controller is designated as the Extended System Configuration Data
region (ESCD). The BIOS and Plug-and-Play operating systems use
this table to store the Last Known Good configuration of system
peripherals. If you experience resource conflicts or peripheral
malfunction, set this setting to Yes to force the BIOS to recreate the
ESCD on the next reboot. This is rarely necessary.
•
•
•
Integrated Peripherals—Use this setting to bring up the Integrated
Peripherals submenu. Refer to the Integrated Peripherals Submenu
section for more information.
Quick Boot Mode—When you enable this option, certain lengthy
BIOS tests that rarely fail are skipped to shorten controller boot time.
The default is Enabled.
Summary Screen—This setting controls the display of the summary
screen shown after BIOS completes its initialization, but before
booting takes place. You can disable this screen in the interest of
shortening controller boot time. The default is Disabled.
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•
PXE Network Boot—This setting enables the option for booting from
a network PXE server on the subnet. The default is Disabled.
After Power Failure—This setting controls how the PXI Express
controller should behave after an AC power loss event occurs. The
controller can be configured to Stay Off when power is restored or
Turn On when power is restored. The default is Stay Off.
Note Removing the NI PXIe-8105 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.
•
Power Button Instant-Off—This setting selects the OS environments
where the PXI Express chassis power button should instantly power off
the system. The controller can be configured to power off instantly in
a Non-ACPI OS environment only (for instance, LabVIEW RT and
DOS, but not Windows), power off instantly in Any OS environment
(including Windows), or to not power off instantly in any OS
environment. The default is Non-ACPI OS Only.
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Caution Be careful when choosing the Any OS option for this setting, as instantly
removing power from an OS such as Windows can lead to data corruption.
Integrated Peripherals Submenu
Use this submenu to apply nondefault configurations to the front panel
peripherals of an NI PXIe-8105 controller. Normally, you do not need
to modify these settings, as the factory default settings provide the most
compatible and optimal configuration possible.
•
Serial Port A—This setting enables or disables COM1. You also can
change this setting to Enabled and modify the base address and
Interrupt Request Level (IRQ) of a port. The default is Auto, which
places COM1 at 0x3F8 IRQ 4.
•
Parallel Port—Use this setting to enable or disable LPT1. You also
can change this setting to Enabled and modify the base address,
IRQ level, and ISA Direct Memory Access (DMA) channel of the
port. The default is Auto, which places LPT1 at 0x378, IRQ 7, using
ISA DMA Channel 3 if necessary.
•
•
Parallel Port Mode—The PC industry has created several different
modes of operation for this port over the years. Usually, the default
setting works for all applications. However, if a parallel port device
specifically requires a nondefault setting, you can change it here.
The default is Bidirectional, for full IEEE 1284 capabilities.
Legacy USB Support—Use this setting to use a USB keyboard and
mouse as if they were standard PS/2-style peripherals. You must enable
this setting to use these devices in operating systems with no USB
support and to boot from a USB floppy or USB CD/DVD-ROM. The
BIOS setup screen always works with USB keyboards regardless of
this setting. Certain real-time applications may require you to disable
this setting to reduce loop time jitter. The default is Enabled.
•
AHCI Configuration—This setting determines whether AHCI mode
is Enabled or Disabled for the SATA port. Some operating systems,
such as Windows 2000, do not support AHCI mode. You can use this
setting to disable AHCI mode so that non-compatible OSes function
correctly. The default setting is Enabled.
•
•
Multi-Core Processing—This setting determines whether or not the
second core processor on the Intel Core™ Duo processor T2500 is
enabled. The default setting is Enabled.
routed. Use this setting to select whether or not the DDC is routed for
an Analog monitor or a DVI monitor. In order to use a DVI monitor,
this setting must be set to DVI. An analog monitor, however, will
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function with this option set to either Analog or DVI. The DDC
communication path is only enabled when set to Analog for an analog
monitor, so certain advanced features of your analog monitor may only
be enabled when routing DDC to Analog. The default setting is DVI.
Note After changing DDC routing settings, a power cycle is required to enable the change.
•
ExpressCard Hot-Plug Resources—This setting determines whether
or not resource pre-allocation is Enabled or Disabled for the
ExpressCard port. When this setting is Enabled, the BIOS will
pre-allocate memory space, I/O space, and PCI bus numbers for the
ExpressCard port, allowing non-PCI Express-aware operating systems
to support hot-plugging ExpressCard devices. When this setting is
Disabled, no resources will be pre-allocated, and you may need to
restart the OS when hot-plugging an ExpressCard device. The default
setting is Enabled.
•
•
•
Hot-Plug Bus Gap—This setting determines the number of PCI buses
that will be reserved by the BIOS for ExpressCard PCI-PCI bridges
that may be hot-plugged in the ExpressCard slot. This setting is only
applicable if ExpressCard Hot-Plug Resources is set to Enabled.
The default value for this setting is 8 PCI buses.
Memory—This setting determines the amount of memory space, in
bytes, that will be reserved by the BIOS for PCI-PCI bridges that may
be hot-plugged in the ExpressCard slot. This setting is only applicable
if ExpressCard Hot-Plug Resources is set to Enabled. The default
value for this setting is 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
slot. This setting is only applicable if ExpressCard Hot-Plug
Resources is set to Enabled. The default value for this setting is
32 megabytes of pre-fetchable memory.
PXI Setup Menu
Use this menu to control and route certain signals on the PXI Express
backplane. Normally, you do not need to modify these settings. However,
other sections of this manual may indicate that modifications are necessary
and may lead to unpredictable behavior.
enabled or disabled. Select Enabled to initialize the IOAPIC. Select
Disabled to use the legacy PIC for interrupt routing. This item is valid
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only for modern operating systems such as Windows XP or 2000. The
default setting is Enabled.
Note Refer to KnowledgeBase 3SIC67D8 at ni.com/support for detailed information
about switching between APIC and legacy PIC mode for Windows operating systems.
•
•
PIRQx Routing—This setting selects the routing option for
PXI Express/PCI Express devices connected to PIRQx. This setting
affects OSes that do not use APIC routing. The default setting for all
PIRQx options is IRQ10.
PCI Option ROM Error Reporting—When set to Enabled this
setting allows the BIOS to display error messages when trying to load
PCI Option ROMs. The BIOS may pause the boot process and wait for
user input. When set to Disabled all Option ROM errors at boot time
are ignored.
Security Menu
Use this menu to enable BIOS security options.
•
Set User Password—This setting allows you to specify a password
that must be entered to boot the system. To activate this feature, you
must first specify a Supervisor password and enable the Password on
boot feature. By default, no password is specified.
•
•
•
Set Supervisor Password—This setting allows you to specify a
password that must be entered to access the BIOS setup options. By
default, no password is specified.
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.
Write Protect Boot Sector—When set to Yes, this setting prevents
modification of a hard disk boot sector via INT 13h services, which
may help prevent certain computer viruses from infecting the
controller. This setting does not prevent boot sector modification by
32-bit operating system drivers that access the hard disk directly. The
default is No.
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Boot Setup Menu
This screen displays the boot order of devices associated with the
controller. The BIOS proceeds down the Boot priority order list in search
of a bootable device. Devices under the Excluded from boot order list
will not be used for booting. If the BIOS fails to find any bootable device,
the message Operating System Not Foundis displayed, and the
system halts.
•
•
•
•
•
•
IDE HDD—The internal hard drive.
USB KEY—A USB based flash disk drive.
USB HDD—A USB based hard disk drive.
USB CDROM—A USB CD/DVD-ROM drive.
USB FDC—A USB based floppy disk drive.
PCI SCSI—A SCSI drive (hard disk drive or USB CD/DVD-ROM)
connected through a SCSI controller in the PXI chassis.
•
PCI LAN—A PXE Network boot device, if PXE Network Boot is
enabled on the Advanced menu.
Exiting BIOS Setup
The Exit setup menu includes all available options for exiting, saving, and
loading the BIOS default configuration. As an alternative to this screen,
press <F9> to load BIOS default settings and <F10> to save changes and
exit setup.
The Exit setup menu includes the following settings:
•
•
•
Exit Saving Changes—Any changes made to BIOS settings are stored
in the battery-backed System CMOS. The setup program then exits
and reboots the controller.
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.
Load Setup Defaults—This setting restores all BIOS settings to the
factory default. This is useful if the controller exhibits unpredictable
behavior due to an incorrect or inappropriate BIOS setting. Notice
that any nondefault settings such as boot order, passwords, and
keyboardless operation are restored to their factory defaults. This may
produce undesirable behavior, and in heavily customized cases, may
cause the controller to malfunction or fail to boot.
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•
Discard Changes—Any changes made to BIOS settings during
this session of the BIOS setup program are discarded. Unlike Exit
Discarding Changes, however, the BIOS setup continues to be active.
Save Changes—Changes made to BIOS settings during this session
are committed to battery-backed System CMOS. The setup program
remains active, allowing further changes.
System CMOS
The NI PXIe-8105 contains memory backed up by a battery to store BIOS
configuration information.
Complete the following steps to clear the CMOS contents:
1. Power off the chassis.
2. Remove the controller from the chassis.
3. Move the jumper on W2 from pins 1–2 to pins 2–3, as shown in
Figure 2-3.
4. Wait one second. Move the jumper back to pins 1–2.
5. Reinstall the controller in the chassis.
Caution Do not leave the jumper on pins 2–3. Doing so decreases battery life and prevents
the controller from booting.
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2
1
1
Normal Operation (Default)
2
Clear CMOS Contents
3
Pin 1
Figure 2-3. Clearing the CMOS Contents
Drivers and Software
Your hard drive includes a directory called images in its root that
contains software and soft copies of manuals for the peripherals. The
directory structure under the images directory is logically organized into
several levels.
In the images directory, you will find a manuals directory,
an os directory, and a drivers directory.
reference manuals, and National Instruments software manuals, all in
Adobe Acrobat format. To access any manual, change your directory to
c:\images\manuals and list the contents of that directory.
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The os directory contains a subdirectory corresponding to the operating
system installed on your computer.
The drivers directory contains driver installers for the system
peripherals. These files and directories are copied exactly from the
manufacturer distribution disks, so the naming conventions vary from
peripheral to peripheral.
PXI Express Features
PXI Express Trigger Connectivity
The SMB connector on the NI PXIe-8105 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. At
the time of this manual’s publication, this software is not yet available for
Windows. Contact National Instruments for more information.
PXI Chassis Configuration
The PXI Platform Services software included with your controller
automatically identifies your PXI Express system components to generate
a pxiesys.ini and pxisys.ini file. You can configure your entire PXI
system and identify PXI-1 chassis through Measurement & Automation
Explorer (MAX), included with your controller. MAX creates the
pxiesys.ini and pxisys.ini file, which define your PXI system
parameters. MAX also provides an interface to route and reserve triggers
so dynamic routing, through drivers such as DAQmx, avoids
double-driving and potentially damaging trigger lines. For more
information about routing and reserving PXI triggers, refer to
KnowledgeBase 3TJDOND8 at ni.com/support.
The configuration steps for single or multiple-chassis systems are the same.
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Figure 2-4. Multichassis Configuration in MAX
PXI-1 System Configuration
1. Launch MAX.
2. In the Configuration tree, click the Devices and Interfaces branch to
expand it.
3. Click the PXI System controller. The chassis (or multiple chassis, in a
multichassis configuration) is listed below it. Identify each PXI-1
chassis by right-clicking its entry, then selecting the appropriate
chassis model through the Identify As submenu. The PXI Express
chassis will be identified for you. Further expanding the PXI System
branch shows all devices in the system that can be recognized by
NI-VISA. When your controller and all your chassis are identified,
the required pxisys.ini file is complete.
The PXI specification allows for many combinations of PXI chassis and
system modules. To assist system integrators, the manufacturers of
PXI chassis and system modules must document the capabilities of their
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products. PXI Express devices must provide a driver and .ini file for
identification. These files are provided as part of the PXI Platform Services
software included with your controller. The minimum documentation
requirements for PXI-1 are contained in .ini files, which consist of ASCII
text. System integrators, configuration utilities, and device drivers can use
these .ini files.
The capability documentation for a PXI-1 chassis is contained in a
chassis.ini file provided by the chassis manufacturer. The information
in this file is combined with information about the system controller to
create a single PXI-1 system initialization file called pxisys.ini
(PXI System Initialization). The NI PXIe-8105 uses MAX to generate the
pxisys.ini file from the chassis.ini file.
Device drivers and other utility software read the pxiesys.ini and
pxisys.ini file to obtain system information. For detailed information
Upgrading RAM
You can change the amount of installed RAM on the NI PXIe-8105 by
upgrading the SO-DIMMs.
To upgrade the RAM, remove the NI PXIe-8105 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.
The use of different size modules in each slot is supported, but system
performance will be slower than using two matched modules. However,
two mismatched modules will result in better performance than using a
single module.
National Instruments offers the following types of SO-DIMMs for use with
the NI PXIe-8105 controller.
•
PC2-5300 512 MB, 64 MB × 64, CL 5, 1.18 in. max
(NI part number 779302-512)
•
PC2-5300 1 GB, 128 MB × 64, CL 5, 1.18 in. max
(NI part number 779302-1024)
Note National Instruments has tested and verified that the DDR2 SO-DIMMs we sell
work with the NI PXIe-8105. We recommend you purchase your DDR2 SO-DIMM
modules from National Instruments. Other off-the-shelf DDR2 SO-DIMM modules
are not guaranteed to work properly.
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1
1
DDR2 SO-DIMM Module
2
DDR2 SO-DIMM Socket
Figure 2-5. Installing a DDR2 SO-DIMM in an NI PXIe-8105 Controller
Hard Drive Recovery
NI PXIe-8105 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. The NI PXIe-8105
controller also ships with an OS Recovery CD that allows you to reinstall
your operating system onto your hard drive through an external USB
CD/DVD-ROM. For more information on these tools, refer to
KnowledgeBase 2ZKC02OK at ni.com/support.
Note Your system hot key is <F4>. To access the hard drive-based recovery tool, press and
hold <F4> when video first appears during the boot process.
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If you need to recover your factory-installed operating system from a CD,
you can use the included OS re-installation CD with an external USB
CD/DVD-ROM drive such as a USB CD/DVD-ROM drive. Boot the
PXI Express controller using the OS re-installation CD to recover the OS.
You also may need to reinstall other software after using the CD to recover
the OS.
Note Recovering the OS erases the contents of your hard disk. Back up any files you want
to keep.
Installing an OS
NI PXIe-8105 controllers include a preinstalled OS. In some cases, you
may want to install a different OS. When doing so, consider the following
guidelines.
Installing from a USB CD/DVD-ROM
The NI PXIe-8105 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.
As an alternative to a USB CD/DVD-ROM drive, you can use an external
SCSI CD-ROM with a PXI-SCSI adapter.
Note For additional assistance with installing or changing an operating system, refer to
KnowledgeBase 2ZKC02OK at ni.com/support.
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ExpressCard
This section provides information on the installation and removal of
ExpressCard modules.
Installing an ExpressCard
You can install an ExpressCard module while the NI PXIe-8105 is running.
The NI PXIe-8105 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.
The NI PXIe-8105 will automatically recognize the ExpressCard and load
the appropriate driver(s). Third-party cards may require that you install
additional drivers. Contact your ExpressCard vendor for more information.
Removing an ExpressCard
To remove the ExpressCard module push in the module and then release to
eject the card. 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-8105. In Windows, use the
Safely Remove Hardware tool to safely stop the ExpressCard.
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Front Panel Connectors
Table 3-1 lists various peripherals and their corresponding NI PXIe-8105
external connectors, bus interfaces, and functions.
Table 3-1. NI PXIe-8105 Peripherals Overview
External
Peripheral
Connector
Description
Video
Serial
DVI-I
(24-pin DSUB)
Intel Graphics Media
Accelerator
COM1
16550 RS-232 serial port
(9-pin DSUB)
Ethernet
Parallel
USB
LAN
(RJ45)
10/100/1000 Ethernet
connection
Parallel Port
(36-pin champ)
IEEE 1284
USB 4-pin Series A stacked
receptacle
USB 2.0 capable
(4 ports)
PXI trigger
Trigger
(SMB)
Routing PXI triggers to or
from the backplane trigger bus
GPIB device
GPIB
(25-pin Micro D)
General-Purpose Interface
Bus, IEEE 488.2
ExpressCard/34 module
ExpressCard/34 slot
ExpressCard/34 Expansion
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Front Panel
Figure 3-1 shows the front panel layout and dimensions of the
NI PXIe-8105. 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]
1.069 [27.15]
1.546 [39.26]
.000 [0]
Figure 3-1. NI PXIe-8105 Front Panel Layout and Dimensions
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DVI-I
Figure 3-2 shows the location and pinouts for the DVI connector on the
NI PXIe-8105. Table 3-2 lists and describes the DVI connector signals.
9
17
1
24
C3
C5
8
C1
C4
C2
Figure 3-2. DVI Connector Location and Pinout
Table 3-2. DVI-I Connector Signals
Pin
1
Signal Name
TMDS Data2–
2
TMDS Data2+
3
TMDS Data2/4 Shield
Reserved
4
5
Reserved
6
DDC Clock [SCL]
DDC Data [SDA]
Analog vertical sync
TMDS Data1–
7
8
9
10
TMDS Data1+
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Table 3-2. DVI-I Connector Signals (Continued)
Pin
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
Signal Name
TMDS Data1/3 Shield
Reserved
Reserved
+5 V Power
Ground (for +5 V)
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)
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COM1
Figure 3-3 shows the location and pinouts for the COM1 connector on the
NI PXIe-8105. Table 3-3 lists and describes the COM1 connector signal.
AMP manufactures a serial port mating connector, part number 745491-5.
5
9
COM1
6
1
Figure 3-3. COM1 Connector Location and Pinout
Table 3-3. COM1 Connector Signals
Pin
1
Signal Name
DCD#
Signal Description
Data Carrier Detect
2
RXD#
TXD#
DTR#
GND
DSR#
RTS#
CTS#
RI#
Receive Data
Transmit Data
Data Terminal Ready
Ground
3
4
5
6
Data Set Ready
Ready to Send
Clear to Send
Ring Indicator
7
8
9
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Note The pound symbol (#) indicates an active low signal.
Ethernet
Figure 3-4 shows the location and pinouts for the Ethernet connector on the
NI PXIe-8105. Table 3-4 lists and describes the Ethernet connector signals.
AMP manufactures a mating connector, part number 554739-1.
1
Ethernet
8
Figure 3-4. Ethernet Connector Location and Pinout
Table 3-4. Ethernet Connector Signals
Pin
1
Fast Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
TX_A+
TX+
TX–
RX+
NC
2
TX_A–
RX_B+
TX_C+
TX_C–
RX_B–
3
4
5
NC
RX–
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Table 3-4. Ethernet Connector Signals (Continued)
Pin
7
Fast Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
NC
NC
RX_D+
RX_D–
8
Note The Ethernet controller can perform an automatic crossover, thus eliminating the
need for crossover cables.
Table 3-5. 10/100/1000 LAN Connector LED States
LED
Color
LED State
Condition
LAN link is not established.
LAN link is established.
Off
On (steady state)
Top
Green
On (brighter and pulsing) The controller is communicating with another
computer on the LAN.
(None) Off
Green On
Orange On
10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.
100 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.
1000 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.
Bottom
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Parallel Port
Figure 3-5 shows the location and pinouts for the IEEE 1284 (parallel)
connector on the NI PXIe-8105. Table 3-6 lists and describes the
IEEE 1284 connector signals.
Parallel port adapter cables are available from National Instruments,
part number 777169-01.
1
19
Parallel Port
36
18
Figure 3-5. Parallel Port Connector Location and Pinout
Table 3-6. Parallel Port Connector Signals
Default Configuration (LPT)
Pin
1
Signal Name
Signal Description
BUSY
SLCT
ACK#
Device Busy
Select
2
3
Acknowledge
Fault
4
FAULT#(ERROR#)
PAPEREND
PD0
Paper End
Data Bit 0
6
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Table 3-6. Parallel Port Connector Signals (Continued)
Default Configuration (LPT)
Pin
7
Signal Name
Signal Description
PD1
PD 2
PD3
PD4
PD5
PD6
PD7
INIT#
Data Bit 1
Data Bit 2
Data Bit 3
Data Bit 4
Data Bit 5
Data Bit 6
Data Bit 7
Initialize Printer
Strobe
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19–35
36
STROBE#
SLCTIN#
AUTOFD#
+5V
Select Input
Auto Line Feed
+5 V
GND
Ground
NC
Not Connected
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Universal Serial Bus
Figure 3-6 shows the location and pinouts for the Universal Serial Bus
(USB) connector on the NI PXIe-8105. Each controller has 4 USB ports on
the front panel. Table 3-7 lists and describes the USB connector signals.
4
USB
1
Figure 3-6. USB Connector Location and Pinout
Table 3-7. USB Connector Signals
Pin
1
Signal Name
VCC
Signal Description
Cable Power (+5 V)
2
–Data
+Data
GND
USB Data–
USB Data+
Ground
3
4
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Trigger
The TRG connector is the software-controlled trigger connection for
routing PXI triggers to or from the backplane trigger bus.
Figure 3-7 shows the TRG connector location on the NI PXIe-8105.
Table 3-8 lists and describes the trigger connector signals.
2
1
Figure 3-7. TRG Connector Location and Pinout
Table 3-8. TRG Connector Signals
Pin
Signal Name
TRIG
Signal Description
Trigger
Ground
1
2 (Shield)
GND
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GPIB (IEEE 488.2)
Figure 3-8 shows the location and pinouts for the GPIB connector on
the NI PXIe-8105. Table 3-9 lists and describes the GPIB connector
signals.
ITT Canon manufactures a GPIB mating connector, part number
MDSM-25SC-Z11-V51.
13
25
14
GPIB
1
Figure 3-8. GPIB Connector Location and Pinout
Table 3-9. GPIB Connector Signals
Pin
1
Signal Name
DIO1#
Signal Description
Data Bit 1
2
DIO2#
DIO3#
DIO4#
EOI#
Data Bit 2
3
Data Bit 3
4
Data Bit 4
End or Identify
Data Valid
6
DAV#
NRFD#
7
Not Ready for Data
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Table 3-9. GPIB Connector Signals (Continued)
Pin
8
Signal Name
NDAC#
Signal Description
Not Data Accepted
Interface Clear
Service Request
Attention
9
IFC#
10
SRQ#
ATN#
SHIELD
DIO5#
DIO6#
DIO7#
DIO8#
REN#
GND
11
12
Chassis ground
Data Bit 5
13
14
Data Bit 6
15
Data Bit 7
16
Data Bit 8
17
Remote Enable
Logic Ground
18–25
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ExpressCard/34 Slot
The NI PXIe-8105 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-8105. Table 3-10 lists and describes the ExpressCard
connector signals.
26
ExpressCard/34
Slot
1
Figure 3-9. ExpressCard/34 Slot Location and Pinout
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Table 3-10. ExpressCard Connector Signals
Pin
1
Signal Name
GND
Signal Description
Ground
2
USBD–
USBD+
CPUSB#
RESERVED
RESERVED
SMBCLK
SMBDATA
+1.5V
USB Data –
USB Data +
USB Presence
3
4
5
Reserved by spec for future use
Reserved by spec for future use
SMBus Clock
SMBus Data
Power
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
+1.5V
Power
WAKE#
+3.3VAUX
PERST#
+3.3V
PE Wake
Power
PE Reset
Power
+3.3V
Power
CLKREQ#
CPPE#
Clock Request
PE Presence
REFCLK–
REFCLK+
GND
Reference Clock –
Reference Clock +
Ground
PERn0
PE Data Receive –
PE Data Receive +
Ground
PERp0
GND
PETn0
PE Data Transmit –
PE Data Transmit +
Ground
PETp0
GND
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Note The pound symbol (#) indicates an active low signal.
Front Panel Features
The NI PXIe-8105 has the following front-panel features:
•
•
A system reset pushbutton (press the button to generate a reset to the
controller)
Two front panel LEDs that show PC status
–
The POWER OK LED indicates the power status of the
controller. The LED will indicate one of the following states:
•
•
•
ON steady—PXI and onboard power is on and within
regulation limits
BLINKING—One of the onboard power supplies is
operating outside of the normal limits
OFF—The controller is powered off
–
The DRIVE LED indicates when an access to the internal hard
disk is occurring.
Data Storage
The NI PXIe-8105 has the following data storage features:
•
Internal Serial ATA hard drive
–
60 GB minimum 2.5 in. notebook hard drive (30 GB minimum
PATA drive on Extended Temp Option controller)
–
–
Supports Native Command Queuing
Supports transfer rates up to 1.5 Gb/s
•
USB storage support—USB CD/DVD-ROM, mass storage device, or
floppy drive
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Questions
This chapter answers common configuration questions you may have when
using a NI PXIe-8105 embedded controller.
General Questions
What do the LEDs on the NI PXIe-8105 front panel mean?
Refer to the LED status descriptions in the Front Panel Features section of
Chapter 3, I/O Information.
After shutting down my NI PXIe-8105 controller, the Ethernet LEDs
continue to blink. Is it safe to remove my controller or disconnect
power?
The NI PXIe-8105 controller Ethernet device remains powered even after
shutdown. It is safe to remove your controller or disconnect power.
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 PXIe-8105 and press <Delete> during the memory tests.
Refer to the Entering BIOS Setup section of Chapter 2, Installation and
Configuration, for more information.
Can I use the internal Serial ATA drive and an external hard drive at
the same time?
Yes.
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Boot Options
What devices can I boot from?
The NI PXIe-8105 can boot from the following devices:
•
•
The internal Serial ATA hard drive
An external SCSI hard drive or USB CD/DVD-ROM if an SCSI
adapter, such as the PXI-8214, is used
•
•
A network PXE server on the same subnet
An external USB mass storage device such as a USB hard drive or USB
CD/DVD-ROM
•
•
An external USB floppy drive
Most PCI or PCIe-based devices that provide an Option ROM
Note 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-8105 BIOS configures the USB devices so that they will work in a DOS
environment.
How do I configure the controller to boot from these devices?
There are two methods.
•
Enter Setup and select the Boot menu. You will see a list of all bootable
devices, ordered by device type. You can set the boot order using <+>
and <–>. Set the order by device type and set the order for the devices
listed within the device type.
•
To boot from a different device without permanently changing the boot
order, press <Esc> during POST. After the BIOS completes the POST
and just before the controller boots the OS, the Boot menu is displayed.
You can select the device type you want to boot from.
Cables and Connections
How do I plug both a PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard into the
controller?
The NI PXIe-8105 has no PS/2 connector, and you need to use a USB
a PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard. National Instruments Part Number
778713-02 is such a cable and is available through the online catalog at
ni.com/products.
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Figure 4-1. Y-Splitter Cable
What if I don’t have a Y-splitter cable? Can I still use a mouse and
keyboard?
If you do not have a Y-splitter cable, plug a USB keyboard into any USB
connector. You can also plug a USB mouse into any USB connector.
How do I connect a standard 25-pin LPT cable to the
NI PXIe-8105?
The NI PXIe-8105 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. Parallel
port adapter cables, part number 777169-01, are available through the
online catalog at ni.com/products.
Software Driver Installation
How do I install or reinstall the video driver?
Refer to KnowledgeBase 3H3COSD8 at ni.com/support.
How do I install or reinstall the Ethernet driver?
Refer to KnowledgeBase 3H3COSD8 at ni.com/support.
How do I install or reinstall the GPIB driver?
The NI-488.2 driver for your GPIB port is installed by default when your
controller is first shipped from the factory. To change the default installed
driver, complete the following steps:
1. Download the latest GPIB driver from ni.com/downloads.
2. Install the driver and verify that the driver has properly detected the
GPIB driver in the Device Manager. If you need more assistance, refer
to ni.com/support/install.
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How do I install software from a CD?
The compact size of the NI PXIe-8105 does not allow for an integrated
USB CD/DVD-ROM drive. If you are using Windows XP, you have the
following options:
•
•
•
USB CD/DVD-ROM—Windows XP supports installing from a USB
CD/DVD-ROM using a bootable installation CD.
SCSI CD-ROM—Windows XP supports installing from a
SCSI CD-ROM using a bootable installation CD.
Mapped network drive—You can use the Ethernet to connect to
another computer. If you share the USB CD/DVD-ROM drive on the
other computer, you can map the shared USB CD/DVD-ROM drive to
a drive letter on the NI PXIe-8105.
A USB CD/DVD-ROM drive is available from National Instruments,
part number 778492-01.
Upgrade Information
How do I upgrade system memory?
You can change the amount of installed RAM on the NI PXIe-8105 by
upgrading the DDR2 SO-DIMMs.
To upgrade the RAM, remove the NI PXIe-8105 from the PXI chassis. To
optimize both memory capacity and system performance, use the same size
and speed memory module in each of the two module slots. The use of
different size modules in each slot is supported, but system performance
will be slower than using two matched modules. However, two mismatched
modules will result in better performance than using a single module.
National Instruments offers the following types of SO-DIMMs for use with
the NI PXIe-8105 controller.
•
PC2-5300 512 MB, 64 MB × 64, CL 5, 1.18 in. max
(NI part number 779302-512)
•
PC2-5300 1 GB, 128 MB × 64, CL 5, 1.18 in. max
(NI part number 779302-1024)
Note National Instruments has tested and verified that the DDR2 SO-DIMMs we sell
modules from National Instruments. Other off-the-shelf DDR2 SO-DIMM modules
are not guaranteed to work properly.
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2
1
1
DDR2 SO-DIMM Module
2
DDR2 SO-DIMM Socket
Figure 4-2. Installing a DDR2 SO-DIMM in an NI PXIe-8105 Controller
How do I flash a new BIOS?
You can download the new BIOS from ftp.ni.com/support/pxi/.
For more information, refer to KnowledgeBase 3H3COSD8.
Where do I get the latest software drivers?
The latest National Instruments software is available from ni.com/
downloads/. For peripheral drivers, refer to KnowledgeBase 3H3COSD8
at ni.com.
My NI PXIe-8105 does not have an internal floppy drive. Is there a way
to use an external drive?
Yes. The NI PXIe-8105 controller supports and can boot from USB floppy
drives. A USB floppy drive will not work with Windows NT4, but will
work with Windows 2000 or Windows XP. Refer to the Boot Options
section for more information.
A USB floppy drive is available from National Instruments, part number
778492-02.
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PXI Express Configuration
How do I use the SMB trigger on the front panel?
For details, refer to the PXI Express Features section of Chapter 2,
Installation and Configuration.
Why doesn’t the NI PXIe-8105 work with the PXI-8220 or PXI-8221?
The serialized IRQ line is not routed to the chipset on the PXIe-8105. This
prevents PC cards using ISA interrupts from working with the PXIe-8105.
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Troubleshooting
This chapter answers common troubleshooting questions you may have
when using the NI PXIe-8105 embedded computer.
What if the NI PXIe-8105 does not boot?
Several problems can cause a controller not to boot. Here are some things
to look for and possible solutions.
Things to Notice:
•
Which LEDs come on? The Power OK LED should stay lit.
The Drive LED should blink during boot as the disk is accessed.
•
What appears on the display? Does it hang at some particular point
(BIOS, Operating System, and so on.)? If nothing appears on the
screen, try a different monitor. Does your monitor work with a
different PC? If it hangs, note the last screen output that you saw for
reference when consulting National Instruments technical support.
•
•
What has changed about the system? Did you recently move the
system? Was there electrical storm activity? Did you recently add
a new module, memory chip, or piece of software?
Refer to your chassis user manual for additional troubleshooting steps.
Things to Try:
•
•
Make sure the chassis is plugged in to a working power source.
Check any fuses or circuit breakers in the chassis or other power
supply (possibly a UPS).
•
•
•
•
Make sure the controller module is firmly seated in the chassis.
Remove any nonessential cables or devices.
Try the controller in a different chassis.
Try a similar controller in this same chassis.
Installation and Configuration.)
•
Recover the hard drive on the controller. (Refer to the Hard Drive
Recovery section of Chapter 2, Installation and Configuration.)
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My controller boots fine until I get to Windows, at which point I cannot
read the screen. This may include garbled output, white screen, black
screen, or an out of synch message from the monitor.
This problem usually results from having the video card output set past the
limits of the monitor. You will need to boot Windows in Safe Mode. To do
this, reboot the controller. As Windows begins to boot, hold down <F8>.
You should now be able to reset the video driver to lower settings. Try
setting the resolution to 640 × 480 and the refresh rate to 60 Hz. Once you
reboot, you can raise these values again, using the test option in Windows.
These settings are accessible through the Advanced tab of the Display item
in the Control Panel. Alternately, you can try a different monitor,
preferably a newer and larger one.
If the system has been booted without a monitor attached, the
NI PXIe-8105 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.
My system boots fine as long as a particular module is not in my
chassis.
The most common cause of this is a damaged module. Try the module in a
different chassis or with a different controller. Also, remove any external
cables or terminal blocks connected to the system. If the module does not
work in these cases, it is likely damaged. Contact the module manufacturer
for further troubleshooting.
Refer to the KnowledgeBase or product manuals section at ni.com for
more information specific to the chassis and controller with which you are
having difficulties.
My CMOS is corrupted. How do I set it back to default?
1. Enter the BIOS setup program as described in the Entering BIOS Setup
section of Chapter 2, Installation and Configuration.
2. Press <F9> to load BIOS defaults.
3. Answer Y (Yes) to the verification prompt.
4. Select Save and Exit Setup.
As an alternative method, complete the following steps:
2. Remove the controller from the chassis.
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3. Move the jumper on W2 from pins 1–2 to pins 2–3 as shown in
Figure 5-1.
4. Wait one second. Move the jumper back to pins 1–2.
5. Reinstall the controller in the chassis.
Caution Do not leave the jumper on pins 2–3. Doing so decreases battery life. Also, the
controller will not boot.
3
2
1
1
Normal Operation (Default)
2
Clear CMOS Contents
3
Pin 1
Figure 5-1. Clearing the CMOS Contents
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Specifications
This appendix lists the electrical, mechanical, and environmental
specifications of the NI PXIe-8105 embedded computer.
Features
NI PXIe-8105
CPU
Intel Core Duo processor T2500
(Dual Core 2.0 GHz/667 MHz
FSB)
On-die L2 cache
2048 kB
Dual-Channel DDR2 RAM
512 MB Standard
2 GB Maximum
Hard Drive
Ethernet
60 GB Serial ATA, minimum*
10/100/1000 BaseTX
PXI Express 4 Link Configuration Supports 3 x4 links and 1 x1 link
PXI Express 2 Link Configuration Supports 2 x4 links
GPIB (IEEE 488 Controller)
Serial Ports (RS-232)
Parallel Port
Yes
Yes (1)
Yes (1)
Yes (4)
Yes
Hi-Speed USB (2.0) Ports
ExpressCard/34 Slot
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector No
PXI Trigger Bus Input/Output
Operating System
Yes
Windows XP Professional
* Extended Temperature option provides 30 GB minimum PATA hard drive.
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Electrical
Current (A)
Voltage (V)
+3.3
Typical
2 A
Maximum
3.5 A
3 A
+5
1.5 A
0.6 A
1.5 A
0 A
+5_STBY
+12
1 A
3.75 A
0 A
–12
Physical
Board dimensions ...................................Four-wide 3U PXI Express
module
Slot requirements....................................One system slot plus three
controller expansion slots
Compatibility..........................................Fully compatible with
PXI Express Specification 1.0
Weight ....................................................0.97 Kg (2.14 lb) typical
Environment
Maximum altitude...................................2,000 m (800 mbar)
(at 25 °C ambient temperature)
Pollution Degree.....................................2
Indoor use only.
Caution Clean the NI PXIe-8105 with a soft nonmetallic brush. Make sure that the device
is completely dry and free from contaminants before returning it to service.
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Operating Environment
NI PXIe-8105
Ambient temperature range ............ 5 to 50 °C (Tested in accordance
with IEC-60068-2-1 and
IEC-60068-2-2. Meets
MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3
high temperature limit.)
NI PXIe-8105
Extended Temperature Option
Ambient temperature range ............ 0 to 55 °C (Tested in accordance
with IEC-60068-2-1 and
IEC-60068-2-2. Meets
MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3
low temperature limit and
MIL-PRF-28800F Class 2
high temperature limit.)
Relative humidity range......................... 10% to 90%, noncondensing
(Tested in accordance with
IEC-60068-2-56.)
Caution The operating temperature must not be exceeded, even when used in a chassis
with a higher temperature range.
Storage Environment
NI PXIe-8105
Ambient temperature range ............ –40 to 65 °C (Tested in
accordance with IEC-60068-2-1
and IEC-60068-2-2. Meets
MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3
low temperature limit.)
NI PXIe-8105
Extended Temperature Option
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
IEC-60068-2-56.)
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Shock and Vibration
Operational shock...................................30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse
(Tested in accordance with
IEC-60068-2-27. Meets
MIL-PRF-28800F Class 2 limits.)
Random vibration
Operating.........................................5 to 500 Hz, 0.3 grms
(with solid-state hard drive)
Nonoperating...................................5 to 500 Hz, 2.4 grms
(Tested in accordance with
IEC-60068-2-64. Nonoperating
test profile exceeds the
requirements of
MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3.)
Note Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Safety
This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following
standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and
laboratory use:
•
•
EN 61010-1, IEC 61010-1
UL 61010-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1
Note For UL and other safety certifications, refer to the product label, or visit
ni.com./certification, search by model number or product line, and click the
appropriate link in the Certification column.
Electromagnetic Compatibility
This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following
standards of EMC for electrical equipment for measurement, control,
and laboratory use:
•
•
•
EN 61326 EMC requirements; Minimum Immunity
EN 55011 Emissions; Group 1, Class A
CE, C-Tick, ICES, and FCC Part 15 Emissions; Class A
Note For EMC compliance, operate this device according to printed documentation.
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CE Compliance
This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European
Directives, as amended for CE marking, as follows:
•
•
73/23/EEC; Low-Voltage Directive (safety)
89/336/EEC; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC)
Note Refer to the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for this product for any additional
regulatory compliance information. To obtain the DoC for this product, visit
ni.com/certification, search by model number or product line, and click the
appropriate link in the Certification column.
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.
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Technical Support and
Professional Services
Visit the following sections of the National Instruments Web site at
ni.com for technical support and professional services:
•
Support—Online technical support resources at ni.com/support
include the following:
–
Self-Help Resources—For answers and solutions, visit the
award-winning National Instruments Web site for software drivers
and updates, a searchable KnowledgeBase, product manuals,
step-by-step troubleshooting wizards, thousands of example
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Glossary
Symbol
Prefix
nano
micro
milli
kilo
Value
10–9
10– 6
10–3
103
n
μ
m
k
M
G
T
mega
giga
106
109
tera
1012
Symbols
°
Degrees.
Ohms.
Ω
%
Percent.
A
A
Amperes.
AC
Alternating Current.
B
B
Bytes.
backplane
An assembly, typically a printed circuit board, with connectors and signal
paths that bus the connector pins.
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.
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C
C
Celsius.
cache
Small portion of high-speed memory used for temporary storage of
frequently used data.
CMOS
Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor—A process used in making
chips.
CompactPCI Express
An adaptation of the PCI specification for industrial and/or embedded
applications that require a more robust mechanical form factor than desktop
PCI. CompactPCI Express provides a standard form factor for those
applications requiring the high performance of PCI as well as the small size
and ruggedness of a rack-mount system.
D
DC
Direct Current.
DDR
DMA
Double Data Rate.
Direct Memory Access—A method by which data is transferred between
devices and internal memory without intervention of the central processing
unit.
DVI
The Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is a video connector designed to
maximize the visual quality of digital display devices such as flat panel
LCD computer displays and digital projectors. It was developed by an
industry consortium, the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG).
E
ECP
Extended Capabilities Parallel.
EEPROM
EMC
EMI
Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory.
Electromagnetic Compatibility.
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EPP
Enhanced Parallel Port.
expansion ROM
An onboard EEPROM that may contain device-specific initialization and
system boot functionality.
F
FCC
Federal Communications Commission.
G
g
1. Grams.
2
2. A measure of acceleration equal to 9.8 m/s .
GPIB
grms
General Purpose Interface Bus (IEEE 488).
A measure of random vibration—The root mean square of acceleration
levels in a random vibration test profile.
H
Hz
Hertz—Cycles per second.
I
I/O
Input/output—The techniques, media, and devices used to achieve
communication between machines and users.
IDE
Integrated Drive Electronics—Hard disk and built-in controller.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
Inches.
IEEE
in.
instrument driver
A set of routines designed to control a specific instrument or family of
instruments, and any necessary related files for LabWindows/CVI or
LabVIEW.
interrupt
A means for a device to request service from another device.
The relative priority at which a device can interrupt.
interrupt level
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IRQ#
ISA
Interrupt signal.
Industry Standard Architecture—The original PC bus architecture,
specifically the 16-bit AT bus.
K
KB
Kilobytes of memory.
L
LAN
Local Area Network—Communications network that serves users within
a confined geographical area. It is made up of servers, workstations,
a network operating system, and a communications link.
LED
Light-emitting diode.
M
m
Meters.
master
A functional part of a PXI device that initiates data transfers on the
PXI backplane. A transfer can be either a read or a write.
MB
Megabytes of memory.
MTBF
Mean time between failure.
N
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.
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P
PCI
Peripheral Component Interconnect—The PCI bus is a high-performance
32-bit or 64-bit bus with multiplexed address and data lines.
PCMCIA
peripheral
Personal Computer Memory Card International Association.
Any hardware device connected to a computer, such as a monitor,
keyboard, printer, plotter, disk or tape drive, graphics tablet, scanner,
mouse, and so on.
PXI Express
PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation—An open implementation of
CompactPCI Express that adds electrical features that meet the
high-performance requirements of instrumentation applications by
providing triggering, local buses, and system clock capabilities.
PXI Express also offers two-way interoperability with
CompactPCI Express products.
R
RAM
Random Access Memory—the computer’s primary workspace.
resource
Hardware settings used by devices in a computer system, including
ISA interrupt level, DMA channel, and I/O address.
RMS
Root mean squared. See also grms.
S
s
Seconds.
SDRAM
Synchronous Dynamic RAM (Random Access Memory)—Storage that the
computer must refresh at frequent intervals.
SO-DIMM
SPI Bus
Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Module.
Serial Peripheral Interface—A standard for controlling most any digital
electronics that accept a clocked serial stream of bits.
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U
USB
Universal Serial Bus.
V
V
Volts.
VGA
Video Graphics Array—The minimum video display standard for all PCs.
W
W
Watts.
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Index
A
advanced BIOS setup menu, 2-5
APIC routing BIOS setup, 2-8
(figure), 3-5
connector signals (table), 3-5
common configuration questions
boot options, 4-2
B
BIOS
cables and connections, 4-2
driver installation, 4-3
general questions, 4-1
PXI Express configuration, 4-6
upgrade information, 4-4
checking settings, 4-1
flashing new BIOS, 4-5
setup
booting, 2-10
exiting, 2-11
configuration, common questions
boot options, 4-2
cables and connections, 4-2
driver installation, 4-3
general questions, 4-1
entering, 2-4
PXI Express configuration, 4-6
upgrade information, 4-4
configuration, PXI chassis, 2-13
connectors
exit saving changes, 2-10
main setup menu, 2-5
PXI setup menu, 2-8
saving BIOS changes without
COM1 connector and signals, 3-5
ExpressCard connector and signals, 3-14
parallel port connector and signals, 3-8
peripheral expansion overview
(table), 3-1
boot options, configuring controller, 4-2
boot setup menu, 2-10
C
trigger connector and signals, 3-11
Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector
and signals, 3-10
CE compliance specifications, A-5
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
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exiting BIOS
discarding changes, 2-10
D
data storage, 3-16
DDR SO-DIMMs
setup menu, 2-10
connector location and pinout
(figure), 3-14
installing, 2-15, 4-4
figure, 2-16, 4-5
DDR2 SO-DIMMs
from National Instruments (note), 2-15,
4-4
connector signals (table), 3-15
installing a module, 2-18
module connector, 3-1
removing a module, 2-18
Declaration of Conformity (NI resources), B-1
diagnostic tools (NI resources), B-1
directories and files installed on hard
drive, 2-12
discarding BIOS changes without
exiting, 2-11
documentation
drive, 2-12
conventions used in manual, vii
how to use this documentation set, vii
NI resources, B-1
floppy drive, using external floppy drive, 4-5
front panel
related documentation, viii
DRIVE LED, 3-16
drivers, 2-12
connectors, 3-1
Ethernet, 3-1
ExpressCard, 3-1, 3-14
GPIB, 3-1, 3-12
parallel port, 3-1, 3-8
PXI trigger, 3-1
serial, 3-1, 3-5
trigger, 3-11
USB, 3-1, 3-10
video, 3-3
directory, 2-12
installation
GPIB (IEEE 488.2), 4-3
video, 4-3
NI resources, B-1
obtaining latest drivers, 4-5
dimensions, 3-2
features, 3-16
LEDs, 4-1
functional overview of NI PXIe-8105, 1-2
E
electrical specifications, A-2
electromagnetic compatibility, A-4
entering the BIOS setup, 2-4
Ethernet, connector, 3-1
location and pinout (figure), 3-6
signals (table), 3-6
examples (NI resources), B-1
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GPIB (IEEE 488.2), 3-12
connector location and pinout
(figure), 3-12
keyboard, plugging PS/2 mouse and keyboard
into controller, 4-2
KnowledgeBase, B-1
driver installation, 4-3
GPIB device connector, 3-1
LabVIEW, 1-4
LabWindows/CVI, 1-5
LEDs, front panel LEDs, 3-16, 4-1
Linux support, 1-6
H
hard drive, 3-16
files and directories installed on, 2-12
recovery, 2-16
LPT cable, connecting to NI PXIe-8105, 4-3
help, technical support, B-1
M
I
main BIOS setup menu, 2-5
manuals directory, 2-12
mating connector
images directory, 2-12
installation
COM1, 3-5
See also configuration
configuration in MAX (figure), 2-14
(caution), 2-2
chassis (figure), 2-3
GPIB (IEEE 488.2), 3-12
parallel port, 3-8
Measurement Studio, 1-5
modular instruments, 1-5
mouse, plugging PS/2 mouse and keyboard
removing NI PXIe-8105 from PXI
removing protective screw caps
(figure), 2-2
National Instruments
installing an OS
software, 1-4
from USB CD/DVD-ROM, 2-17
overview, 2-17
installing the GPIB driver, 4-3
installing the video driver, 4-3
instrument drivers (NI resources), B-1
integrated peripherals BIOS menu, 2-7
support and services, B-1
NI PXI-8105 connectors
DVI-I connector and signals (table), 3-3
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benefits of PXI Express, 1-1
operating environment specifications, A-2,
A-3
OS directory, 2-12
BIOS setup, 2-4
block diagram, 1-3
connectors
OS installation
signals, 3-14
from USB CD/DVD-ROM, 2-17
overview, 2-17
signals, 3-8
parallel port
connector, 3-1
(figure), 3-8
connector and signals, 3-10
data storage, 3-16
description, 1-2
front panel
setup, 2-9
peripheral expansion overview (table), 3-1
controller, 4-2
connectors, 3-1
dimensions, 3-2
functional overview, 1-2
hard drive recovery, 2-16
installing in a PXI Express chassis, 2-1
figure, 2-3
logic blocks, 1-3
(table), 3-1
PXI Express trigger connectivity, 2-13
removing from a PXI Express chassis, 2-3
software, 1-4
PXI chassis configuration, 2-13
connectors, function (logic block), 1-4
features, 2-13
setup menu, 2-8
APIC routing, 2-8
PCI Option ROM error reporting, 2-9
PIRQx routing, 2-9
trigger connectivity, 2-13
PXI trigger connector, 3-1
specifications, A-1
troubleshooting, 5-1
upgrading RAM, 2-15, 4-4
NI support and services, B-1
NI-DAQmx, 1-5
NI-VISA, 1-6
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storage environment specifications, A-3
super I/O logic block, 1-4
system CMOS, 2-11
R
RAM
DDR2 SO-DIMMs from National
upgrading, 2-15, 4-4
related documentation, viii
S
safety specifications, A-4
saving BIOS changes without exiting, 2-11
addition, 4-1
3-11
connector signals (table), 3-11
troubleshooting
Serial ATA Hard Disk, 1-4
serial port, 3-1
CMOS reset, 5-2
setting up the NI PXIe-8105 BIOS, 2-4
shock and vibration specifications, A-4
socket 479 1 CPU, 1-3
SO-DIMM logic block, 1-3
software
controller does not boot, 5-1
damaged module, 5-2
video display, 5-2
See also drivers
installed on your hard drive, 2-12
LabVIEW, 1-4
LabWindows/CVI, 1-5
Measurement Studio, 1-5
National Instruments software, 1-4
NI resources, B-1
connector function, 1-4
connector location and pinout
(figure), 3-10
connector signals (table), 3-10
overview (table), 3-1
NI-DAQmx, 1-5
NI-VISA, 1-6
specifications, A-1
CE compliance, A-5
electrical, A-2
electromagnetic compatibility, A-4
operating environment, A-2, A-3
physical, A-2
VGA
location and pinout (figure), 3-3
overview (table), 3-1
video, 3-1
safety, A-4
shock and vibration, A-4
storage environment, A-3
Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE), A-5
See also VGA
driver installation, 4-3
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Y
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) specifications, A-5
Web resources, B-1
Y-splitter cable
figure, 4-3
using mouse and keyboard without, 4-3
using with PS/2 mouse and keyboard, 2-3
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