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How to Use the Documentation Set...............................................................................vii
Chapter 1
Benefits of PXI ..............................................................................................................1-1
NI PXI-8183 ..................................................................................................................1-2
Modules...........................................................................................................1-2
Chapter 2
Entering BIOS Setup.......................................................................................2-4
LabVIEW RT Setup Menu..............................................................................2-9
Exiting BIOS Setup.........................................................................................2-11
PXI Trigger Connectivity................................................................................2-15
Upgrading RAM ............................................................................................................2-16
Hard Drive Recovery.....................................................................................................2-17
Installing an OS .............................................................................................................2-17
Installing from a CD-ROM .............................................................................2-17
Installing from a Network ...............................................................................2-18
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Chapter 3
VGA................................................................................................................ 3-3
Parallel Port..................................................................................................... 3-6
Universal Serial Bus........................................................................................ 3-8
Trigger............................................................................................................. 3-10
Front Panel Features...................................................................................................... 3-11
Chapter 4
Cables and Connections ................................................................................................ 4-3
Operating System and Software Driver Installation...................................................... 4-4
Basic PXI System Configuration .................................................................... 4-6
Upgrade Information ..................................................................................................... 4-7
PXI Configuration ......................................................................................................... 4-8
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
your National Instruments NI PXI-8183 embedded computer kit.
How to Use the Documentation Set
Begin by reading the NI PXI-8183 Installation Guide, a brief quick-start
guide that describes how to install and get started with your controller.
This 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:
•
PICMG 2.0 R3.0 CompactPCI Specification, PCI Industrial
Computers Manufacturers Group
•
IEEE Standard P1284.1-1997 (C/MM) Standard for Information
Technology for Transport Independent Printer/System Interface
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PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 2.2, PCI Special Interest Group
PXI Hardware Specification, Revision 2.2, PXI Systems Alliance
PXI Software Specification, Revision 2.3, PXI Systems Alliance
Serialized IRQ Support for PCI Systems Specification, Revision 6.0,
Compaq Computer et al.
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Introduction
Benefits of PXI
The PXIbus specification defines a compact modular PC platform for
industrial instrumentation. PXI leverages the PCI bus, which is the de facto
standard for today’s desktop computer software and hardware designs. As
a result, PXI users receive all the benefits of PCI within an architecture that
supports mechanical, electrical, and software features tailored to industrial
instrumentation, data acquisition, and automation applications.
Well-suited for industrial applications, PXI leverages from the
CompactPCI specification, which defines a rugged form factor for PCI that
offers superior mechanical integrity and easy installation and removal of
hardware components. PXI products offer higher and more carefully
defined levels of environmental performance required by the vibration,
shock, temperature, and humidity extremes of industrial environments.
PXI adds mandatory environmental testing and active cooling to the
CompactPCI mechanical specification to ease system integration and
ensure multivendor interoperability.
Additionally, PXI meets the more specific needs of instrumentation users
by adding an integrated trigger bus and reference clock for multiple-board
synchronization, a star trigger bus for very precise timing, and local buses
for side-band communication between adjacent peripherals.
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Description
The NI PXI-8183 PXI/CompactPCI embedded computer is a
high-performance PXI/CompactPCI-compatible system controller. The
NI PXI-8183 controller integrates standard I/O features in a single unit by
using state-of-the-art packaging. Combining a NI PXI-8183 embedded
controller with a PXI-compatible chassis, such as the PXI-1036, results in
a fully PC-compatible computer in a compact, rugged package.
Modules
The standard I/O on this module includes video, RS-232 serial port, parallel
port, two USB ports, 10/100 ENET, PS/2 mouse and keyboard port, Reset
button, PXI Trigger, an 850 MHz processor, and a 40 GB (or larger) hard
drive.
Functional Overview
This section contains functional descriptions of each major logic block on
the NI PXI-8183 embedded computer.
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NI PXI-8183 Functional Description
The NI PXI-8183 is a modular PC in a PXI 3U-size form factor. Figure 1-1
is a functional block diagram of the NI PXI-8183. Following the diagram
is a description of each logic block shown.
Socket 370
CPU
Chip Set
SO-DIMM
SDRAM
PC 100
Graphics
Memory
Controller
Hub
VGA
Connector
Hub Interface
ATA 100
IDE Interface
PXI
Connector
Chip Set
I/O
Controller
Hub
2 USB
Connectors
PCI Bus
PXI
Triggers
10/100BaseT
Ethernet
Flash
ROM
LPC Bus
SMB to
PXI Trigger
LPT 1
PCI Bus
Super I/O
COM 1
Watchdog
SMB
PS/2
Keyboard/
Mouse
Figure 1-1. NI PXI-8183 Block Diagram
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The NI PXI-8183 consists of the following logic blocks on the
CPU module:
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The Socket 370 CPU is the socket definition for the Intel Pentium III
processor families.
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The SO-DIMM block consists of a 64-bit SDRAM socket that can hold
up to 512 MB.
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The Chip Set GMCH connects to the CPU, SDRAM, and video.
The SMB to PXI Trigger provides a routable connection of the
PXI 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 Chip Set ICH2 connects to the PCI bus USB, IDE, LPC, and
Ethernet ports.
The USB Connector connects the chip set to the Universal Serial Bus
interface.
The PXI Connector connects the NI PXI-8183 to the PXI/CompactPCI
backplane.
The Keyboard/Mouse block contains the PS/2 keyboard and mouse
interface.
The Super I/O block represents the other peripherals supplied by the
NI PXI-8183. The NI PXI-8183 has one serial port and an ECP/EPP
parallel port.
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The IDE block is dedicated PCI-IDE circuitry providing fast ATA-100
transfers to the internal hard drive. The IDE feature is built into the
chip set.
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The 10/100 Enet connects to either 10 Mbit or 100 Mbit Ethernet
interfaces.
The 2.5 in. hard drive is 40 GB or larger.
National Instruments Software
National Instruments has developed several software kits you can use
with the NI PXI-8183. The software is already installed on your hard drive.
NI-DAQ has an extensive library of functions that you can call from your
application programming environment. These functions include routines
for analog input (A/D conversion), buffered data acquisition (high-speed
A/D conversion), analog output (D/A conversion), waveform generation,
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digital I/O, counter/timer operations, SCXI, RTSI, self-calibration,
messaging, and acquiring data to extended memory.
NI-VISA is the National Instruments implementation of the VISA
specification. VISA is a uniform API for communicating and controlling
Serial, GPIB, PXI, VXI, and various other types of instruments. This API
aids in the creation of more 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.txtfile in
the NI-VISAdirectory.
You also can use the National Instruments LabVIEW and Measurement
Studio application programs and instrument drivers to ease your
programming task. These standardized programs match the modular
virtual instrument capability of PXI and can reduce your PXI software
development time. These programs feature extensive libraries of GPIB,
Serial, and VXI instrument drivers written to take full advantage of direct
PXI control. LabVIEW and Measurement Studio include all the tools
needed for instrument control, data acquisition, analysis, and presentation.
LabVIEW is an easy-to-use, graphical programming environment you can
use to acquire data from thousands of different instruments, including
IEEE 488.2 devices, VXI devices, serial devices, PLCs, and plug-in data
acquisition boards. After you have acquired raw data, you can convert it
into meaningful results using the powerful data analysis routines in
LabVIEW. LabVIEW also comes with hundreds of instrument drivers,
which dramatically reduce software development time, because you do not
have to spend time programming the low-level control of each instrument.
Measurement Studio allows you to choose from standard environments
such as Microsoft Visual Basic, Visual C++, and Visual Studio .NET to
create your application, using tools specific for each language. With
Measurement Studio, you can write programs quickly and easily and
modify them as your needs change.
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.
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Installation and Configuration
This chapter contains information about installing and configuring your
NI PXI-8183 controller.
Installing the NI PXI-8183
This section contains general installation instructions for the NI PXI-8183.
Consult your PXI chassis user manual for specific instructions and
warnings.
1. Plug in your chassis before installing the NI PXI-8183. The power cord
grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you
install the module. (Make sure the power switch is turned off.)
Caution To protect both yourself and the chassis from electrical hazards, leave the chassis
powered off until you finish installing the NI PXI-8183 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
Caution Do not raise the injector/ejector handle as you insert the NI PXI-8183. 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.
5. Make sure the injector/ejector handle is in its downward position.
Align the NI PXI-8183 with the card guides on the top and bottom of
the system controller slot.
6. Hold the handle as you slowly slide the module into the chassis until
the handle catches on the injector/ejector rail.
7. Raise the injector/ejector handle until the module firmly seats
into the backplane receptacle connectors. The front panel of the
NI PXI-8183 should be even with the front panel of the chassis.
8. Tighten the four bracket-retaining screws on the top and bottom of the
front panel to secure the NI PXI-8183 to the chassis.
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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, use the Y-splitter adapter
(refer to Figure 4-1, Y-Splitter Cable) included with your controller to
connect both to the PS/2 connector.
12. Connect devices to ports as required by your system configuration.
13. Power on the chassis.
14. Verify that the controller boots. If the controller does not boot, refer to
the What if the NI PXI-8183 does not boot? section of Chapter 5,
Troubleshooting.
Figure 2-2 shows an NI PXI-8183 installed in the system controller slot of
a National Instruments PXI-1036 chassis. You can place PXI devices in any
other slot.
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2
3
1
PXI-1036 Chassis
2
NI PXI-8183 Controller
3
Injector/Ejector Rail
Figure 2-2. NI PXI-8183 Controller Installed in a PXI Chassis
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How to Remove the Controller from the PXI Chassis
The NI PXI-8183 controllers are designed for easy handling. To remove
the unit from the PXI chassis, complete the following steps:
1. Power off the chassis.
2. Remove the bracket-retaining screws in the front panel.
3. Press the injector/ejector handle down.
4. Slide the unit out of the chassis.
BIOS Setup
You can change the NI PXI-8183 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 PXI-8183 controller features.
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 PXI-8183 controller.
2. When the message Press <DEL> to enter SETUPappears, press
<Delete> or <Del> on the numeric keypad. 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.
•
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.)
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<Enter>—Use this key either to enter a submenu or display all
available settings for a highlighted configuration option.
<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.
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:
•
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> to change these values.
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DMI Event Logging—This setting brings up the DMI Event
Logging submenu. (Refer to the DMI Event Logging Submenu
section.)
Require Keyboard to Boot—When Yes, a missing or malfunctioning
keyboard causes the BIOS to halt with an error. When No, 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. If you are
using a PS/2 keyboard, you must power down the controller and then
attach the keyboard. To use this controller in a “headless” mode, you
must set this option to No. The default value is Yes.
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Num Lock—This setting indicates whether you turn on Num Lock at
boot time. The default value is On.
Primary/Secondary Master/Slave—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.
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System Information—This setting displays a screen containing
important system information about the NI PXI-8183 controller.
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DMI Event Logging Submenu
Major errors that occur during the BIOS booting process are stored in
battery-backed memory on the controller, and remain there until you view
and clear them using this submenu. This logging capability allows a system
administrator to detect the historical occurrence of faults on a controller.
This submenu includes the following items:
•
View DMI Event Log—This setting displays a window containing
all logged system errors and the time at which they occurred.
•
Mark Events as Read—This setting prevents any current logged
entries from being displayed again. However, all entries remain in
battery-backed memory, and you can retrieve them using other
DMI software that is beyond the scope of this document.
•
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Clear All Events—When set to Yes, this setting clears all entries from
the DMI event log on reboot.
Event Logging—This setting controls whether events are logged.
Disabling logging has no impact on system performance. The default
is Enabled.
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.
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.
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Integrated Peripherals—Use this setting to bring up the Integrated
section.)
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Local Bus IDE Adapter—The NI PXI-8183 controller has
two integrated IDE/ATA channels (Primary and Secondary), each
capable of supporting two ATA devices (Master and Slave). Use this
setting to disable one or more of these integrated channels. You should
modify this setting only if specified in other sections of this manual.
The default is Both.
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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.
Integrated Peripherals Submenu
Use this submenu to apply nondefault configurations to the front panel
peripherals of an NI PXI-8183 controller. Normally, you do not need to
modify these settings, as the factory default settings provide the most
compatible and optimal configuration possible.
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Serial Port A & B—This setting enables or disables COM1 and
COM2. You also can change this setting to Enabled and modify
the base address and Interrupt Request Level (IRQ) of a port. The
NI PXI-8183 does not have a COM2, so Serial Port B is always
disabled. The default is Auto, which places COM1 at 0x3F8 IRQ 4
and COM2 at 0x2F8 IRQ 3.
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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.
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3.5 in. floppy drive operation through the pins on the parallel port
connector. Use this setting to operate the NI PXI-8183 controller with
a specialized external floppy drive. Normally, using a Universal Serial
Bus (USB) floppy drive is preferable to this option, which requires a
specially designed drive and cable. (Refer to the Parallel Port section
of Chapter 3, I/O Information, for pinout information.) Setting this
option to Parallel Port disables normal LPT1 functionality. The
default is Disabled.
•
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 CD-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.
PXI Setup Menu
Use this menu to control and route certain signals on the PXI 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.
•
INTP Routing—You can route INTP to ISA IRQ 14, for use by a
PXI device functioning as a Primary IDE Controller. The default
setting is Not Routed.
•
INTS Routing—You can route INTS to ISA IRQ 15, for use by a
PXI device functioning as a Secondary IDE Controller. You also can
route it to the controller’s 21-frame serialized IRQ input, for use by
certain PXI carrier cards. The default setting is Not Routed.
Note If INTS or INTP is routed to an ISA IRQ, you must disable one or both channels of
the integrated IDE/ATA controller for correct operation of this routing.
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LabVIEW RT Setup Menu
Note This menu is visible only if the controller supports LabVIEW RT.
Use this menu to configure boot options for LabVIEW RT if it is installed
on the controller. If you are not using LabVIEW RT, you should leave these
settings as default.
Note These settings override the behavior of the switches on SW1. Refer to the LabVIEW
RT Configuration Switches section for more information. To use the settings from the
switches, select Use Hardware Switch for each option.
•
•
•
Boot Configuration—This setting selects whether the controller
should boot LabVIEW RT, LabVIEW RT Safe Mode, or an installed
OS such as Windows XP. The default is Use Hardware Switch.
Disable Startup VI—If the controller becomes inaccessible because
of a startup VI, this switch can prevent VIs from automatically running
at startup. The default is Use Hardware Switch.
Reset IP Address—If the controller is deployed to a different subnet
from which it was originally configured, or if the current IP address
is invalid, use this switch to reset the IP address to 0.0.0.0during
LabVIEW RT startup. The default is Use Hardware Switch.
Security Setup Menu
Use this menu to apply system-level passwords to the NI PXI-8183
controller. With these passwords, you can restrict access to the BIOS
setup program, floppy drives, and operating systems installed on bootable
devices. If you forget any password, you can restore the CMOS contents to
the factory default as described in the System CMOS section.
Note In most chassis configurations, an unauthorized user has easy access to the jumper
that resets the CMOS contents to the factory default. For a secure setup of this controller,
National Instruments recommends further provisions that are beyond the scope of this
document.
The Security setup menu includes the following settings:
•
Set Supervisor Password—This setting sets the password that
governs supervisor-level access to the BIOS setup screen and booting.
The default is no password.
•
Set User Password—This setting sets the password that governs
user-level access to the BIOS setup screen and booting. If you enter
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BIOS setup using the user password, the only BIOS setting you can
modify is the user password. The default is no password.
•
•
Password on Boot—This setting controls whether the controller
requires a supervisor or user password to boot an operating system. If
you enter the supervisor password on boot, you have supervisor-level
diskette access. If you enter the user password on boot, you have
user-level diskette access.
Write Protect Boot Sector—When set to Yes, this setting prevents
modification of a hard disk boot sector through 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.
Note To disable a current password, leave the new password field blank by pressing
<Enter> on the field.
Boot Setup Menu
This screen displays the boot order of devices associated with the
controller. The BIOS proceeds down this list in search of a bootable device.
If the BIOS fails to find any bootable device, the message Operating
System Not Foundis displayed, and the system halts.
•
Removable Devices—The boot list includes floppy drives, ZIP drives,
and some USB-based devices.
•
Hard Drive—The boot list includes all IDE/ATA and USB hard disks
detected on the system. Press <Enter> on this entry to expand it to
select the boot priority of individual IDE/ATA hard drives.
•
CD-ROM Drive—The boot list includes all classes of CD-ROM
drive, including USB drives.
Notes If an SCSI host adapter exists in the system, this menu has an additional entry for
SCSI devices.
If PXE Network Boot is enabled, this menu has an additional entry for the Ethernet
interface.
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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.
•
•
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.
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System CMOS
The NI PXI-8183 contains a backed-up memory used 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 J1 from pins 1–2 to pins 2–3, as shown in
Figure 2-3.
Caution Do not leave the jumper on pins 2–3. Doing so decreases battery life.
4. Wait one second. Move the jumper back to pins 1–2.
5. Reinstall the controller in the chassis.
3
2
1
1
Normal Operation (Default)
2
Clear CMOS Contents
3
Pin 1
Figure 2-3. Clearing the CMOS Contents (NI PXI-8183 Shown)
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LabVIEW RT Configuration Switches
Note These switches are functional only if the controller supports LabVIEW RT.
Use the LabVIEW RT configuration switches to configure LabVIEW RT
if it is installed on the controller. If you are not using LabVIEW RT, these
switches should remain in the OFF position. The controller reads these
switches only after a system reset. You must reboot the controller for any
changes to take place.
The NI PXI-8183 controller includes the following LabVIEW RT
configuration switches:
•
Switch 1—Reset IP Address: Set this switch to ON to reset the
IP address to 0.0.0.0and other TCP/IP settings to their defaults.
Use this switch if moving the controller to a different subnet or if
the current TCP/IP settings are invalid.
•
•
Switch 2—Disable Startup VI: Set this switch to ON to prevent
VIs from automatically running at startup if the controller becomes
inaccessible because of a startup VI.
Switch 3—Boot Safe Mode: Set this switch to ON to boot
LabVIEW RT into safe mode to reconfigure TCP/IP settings and
to download or update software from a host computer. This switch
overrides the behavior of Switch 1. Booting the controller into safe
mode does not start the embedded LabVIEW RT engine. After
changing the settings or software, reboot the controller with this switch
OFF to resume normal operation.
•
Switch 4—Boot LabVIEW RT: Set this switch to ON to boot
LabVIEW RT.
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Figure 2-4 shows the location of the LabVIEW RT configuration switches.
The switches are shown in the OFF position.
4
3
2
1
1
2
Switch 1—Reset IP Address
Switch 2—Disable Startup VI
3
4
Switch 3—Boot Safe Mode
Switch 4—Boot LabVIEW RT
Figure 2-4. LabVIEW RT Configuration Switches
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Drivers and Software
Files and Directories Installed on Your Hard Drive
Your hard drive includes a directory called imagesin its root that
contains software and soft copies of manuals for the peripherals. The
directory structure under the imagesdirectory is logically organized
into several levels.
In the imagesdirectory, you will find a manualsdirectory,
an osdirectory, and directories for each computer peripheral.
The manualsdirectory contains quick reference guides, technical
reference manuals, and National Instruments software manuals, all in
Adobe Acrobat format. To access any manual, change your directory to
c:\images\pxi-8180\manualsand list the contents of that directory.
You will see several files, one corresponding to each peripheral.
The osdirectory contains a subdirectory corresponding to the operating
system installed on your computer.
The rest of the directories correspond to each peripheral in your system.
Within each of these directories are the drivers for the peripherals. These
files and directories are copied exactly from the manufacturer distribution
disks, so the naming conventions vary from peripheral to peripheral.
Because the naming conventions may not be completely straightforward,
National Instruments provides a text file named drivers.txtin the
c:\images\pxi-8180directory. The drivers.txtfile explains how
to install support for each peripheral. You may want to print this file for
reference when you install your peripheral device drivers.
PXI Features
PXI Trigger Connectivity
The SMB connector on the NI PXI-8183 front panel can connect to or from
any PXI backplane trigger line through software. 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; however, an interim trigger routing software
utility is available from National Instruments. Contact National
Instruments at ni.com/supportfor more information.
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Upgrading RAM
You can change the amount of installed RAM on the NI PXI-8183 by
upgrading the SO-DIMM.
To upgrade the RAM, remove the NI PXI-8183 from the PXI chassis.
Remove the old SO-DIMM module and install the new SO-DIMM in the
socket as shown in Figure 2-5.
National Instruments offers the following types of SO-DIMMs for use with
the NI PXI-8183 controller.
•
•
256 MB, 32 MB × 64, 7.5 ns, 1.05 in. max
512 MB, 64 MB × 64, 7.5 ns, 1.05 in. max
Note National Instruments has tested and verified that the SO-DIMMs we sell work with
the NI PXI-8183. We recommend you purchase your SO-DIMM modules from National
Instruments. Other off-the-shelf SO-DIMM modules are not guaranteed to work properly.
1
2
1
SO-DIMM Module
2
SO-DIMM Socket
Figure 2-5. Installing a SO-DIMM in an NI PXI-8183 Controller
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Hard Drive Recovery
NI PXI-8183 controllers include Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Firstware
tools, either Recover or Vault, or both. These tools allow you to recover the
original factory condition of the hard disk from a small protected area of
your hard drive. This protected area contains an image of the hard disk
provided to you at the time of shipment. Should you need to restore your
software to its original condition, you can access that image by pressing a
hot key during the initial boot process. For more information regarding
these tools, refer to the documentation on your hard drive in the
c:\Images\Firstwaredirectory.
Note Your system hot key is <Alt>. To access the Phoenix Firstware Recover tool,
press and hold <Alt> when video first appears during the boot process.
If you need to recover your factory-installed operating system from a CD,
you can use the included OS installation CD with an external CD-ROM
drive such as a USB CD-ROM drive. Boot the PXI controller using the
OS 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 using Firstware or the recovery CD erases the contents of your
hard disk. Back up any files you want to keep.
Installing an OS
NI PXI-8183 controllers include a preinstalled OS. In some cases, you may
want to reinstall the OS or install a different OS. When doing so, consider
the following guidelines.
Installing from a CD-ROM
The NI PXI-8183 supports the installation of Windows XP from a USB
CD-ROM. However, many other operating systems do not support
installation from a USB CD-ROM. For example, Windows 2000 aborts
during the install process because it does not have drivers for the CD-ROM
device.
With DOS drivers, you can install Windows 9x operating systems.
However, only a few USB CD-ROM drives have DOS drivers.
As an alternative to a USB CD-ROM drive, you can use an external SCSI
CD-ROM with a PXI-SCSI adapter.
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Installing from a Network
Complete the following steps to install an OS from a network:
1. Create a network bootdisk. (Refer to the readme.txtfile in the
netbootfolder on your OS installation CD.)
2. Use another PC on the network with a CD-ROM drive. Share the drive
and load the OS installation CD.
3. Boot your NI PXI-8183 using the network boot disk.
4. Run the net utility from the a:drive. Map the shared CD-ROM
(for example, drive z:).
5. Run winnt.exefrom the \os\i386directory.
Notes To launch the installation in unattended mode, type:
z:\os\i386\winnt.exe /u:z:\os\pxi8180.txt /s:z:\os\i386
For additional assistance with installing or changing an operating system, refer to
KnowledgeBase 2ZKC02OK at ni.com/support.
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I/O Information
Front Panel Connectors
Table 3-1 lists various peripherals and their corresponding NI PXI-8183
external connectors, bus interfaces, and functions.
Table 3-1. NI PXI-8183 Peripherals Overview
External
Peripheral
Video
Connector
Function
15-pin D-SUB
Integrated with Dynamic Video Memory
(standard VGA)
Serial
COM1 RS-232 Serial
Port (9-pin D-SUB)
16550 serial port
10/100 Ethernet
Parallel
Ethernet
Ethernet network connection
Extended capabilities
Parallel Port
(IEEE 1284)
USB
4-pin Series A
receptacle
Universal Serial Bus
(two ports on all models)
Keyboard/mouse
PXI trigger
PS/2
PS/2-style keyboard and mouse
(mouse requires PS/2 Y splitter)
Trigger
Routing PXI triggers to or from the backplane
trigger bus
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Front Panel
Figure 3-1 shows the front panel layout and dimensions of the
NI PXI-8183. Dimensions are in inches [millimeters].
.00 [0]
.68 [17.1]
1.25 [31.8]
1.52 [38.5]
1.85 [47.1]
2.49 [63.3]
3.00 [76.3]
3.46 [87.9]
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VGA
Figure 3-2 shows the location and pinouts for the VGA connector on
the NI PXI-8183. Table 3-2 lists and describes the VGA connector signals.
AMP manufactures a mating connector with part numbers 748364-1
(housing) and 748333-2 (pin contact).
11 6
1
5
VGA
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Figure 3-2. VGA Connector Location and Pinout
Table 3-2. VGA Connector Signals
Pin
1
Signal Name
Signal Description
R
Red
2
G
Green
3
B
Blue
4
NC
Not Connected
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
5 V
5
GND
GND
GND
GND
+5V
6
7
8
9
10
GND
Ground
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Table 3-2. VGA Connector Signals (Continued)
Signal Name Signal Description
Pin
11
12
13
14
15
NC
SD
Not Connected
Serial Data
HSync
VSync
SC
Horizontal Sync
Vertical Sync
Serial Clock
COM1
Figure 3-3 shows the location and pinouts for the COM1 connector on the
NI PXI-8183. Table 3-3 lists and describes the COM1 connector signal.
AMP manufactures a serial port mating connector, part number 745491-5.
5
1
9
6
COM1
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Figure 3-3. COM1 Connector Location and Pinout
Table 3-3. COM1 Connector Signals
Pin
1
Signal Name
DCD*
Signal Description
Data Carrier Detect
Receive Data
RXD*
TXD*
DTR*
3
Transmit Data
4
Data Terminal Ready
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Table 3-3. COM1 Connector Signals (Continued)
Pin
5
Signal Name
GND
Signal Description
Ground
6
DSR*
RTS*
CTS*
RI*
Data Set Ready
Ready to Send
Clear to Send
Ring Indicator
7
8
9
Ethernet
Figure 3-4 shows the location and pinouts for the Ethernet connector on the
NI PXI-8183. Table 3-4 lists and describes the Ethernet connector signals.
AMP manufactures a mating connector, part number 554739-1.
1
Ethernet
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Figure 3-4. Ethernet Connector Location and Pinout
Table 3-4. Ethernet Connector Signals
Pin
1
Signal Description
Differential Transmit
2
Differential Transmit
Differential Receive
NC
3
4
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Table 3-4. Ethernet Connector Signals (Continued)
Pin
5
Signal Description
NC
6
Differential Receive
7
NC
NC
8
Parallel Port
Figure 3-5 shows the location and pinouts for the IEEE 1284 (parallel)
connector on the NI PXI-8183. Table 3-5 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
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Floppy Configuration1
Signal Name Signal Description
MTR1*
Default Configuration (LPT)
Signal Name Signal Description
BUSY*
Pin
1
Device Busy
Select Input
Acknowledge
Fault
Motor on Disk 1
Step Pulse
2
SLCTIN*
ACK*
FAULT*
ERROR
PD0
Step*
3
DS1*
Drive Select 1
Write Disk Data
Head Select
Index Pulse Input
Track 0
4
WDATA*
HDSEL*
Index*
5
Error
6
Data Bit 0
Data Bit 1
Data Bit 2
Data Bit 3
Data Bit 4
Data Bit 5
Data Bit 6
Data Bit 7
Initialize Printer
Strobe
7
PD1
TRK0*
WRTPRT*
RDATA*
DSKCHG*
Not Used
MTR0*
Not Used
DIR*
8
PD 2
Write Protected
Read Disk Data
Disk Change
—
9
PD3
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19–35
36
PD4
PD5
PD6
Motor on Disk 0
—
PD7
INIT*
STROBE*
SLCT
AUTOFD
+5V
Step Direction
Drive Select 0
Write Gate
DS0*
Select
WGATE*
+5V
+5 V
Density Select
+5 V
GND
Ground
GND
Ground
NC
Not Connected
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 PXI-8183. Table 3-6 lists and describes the
USB connector signals.
AMP manufactures a USB mating connector, part number 787633.
4
USB
1
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Figure 3-6. USB Connector Location and Pinout
Table 3-6. USB Connector Signals
Pin
1
Signal Name
VCC
Signal Description
Cable Power (+5 V)
2
–Data
+Data
GND
USB Data–
USB Data+
Ground
3
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PS/2
Figure 3-7 shows the location and pinouts for the PS/2 connector on the
NI PXI-8183. Table 3-7 lists and describes the PS/2 connector signals.
To connect both a PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse to the NI PXI-8183,
use the Y-splitter adapter cable included with your controller (refer to
Figure 4-1, Y-Splitter Cable).
Replacement Y-splitter cables are available from National Instruments,
part number 778713-01.
3
4
5
1
2
PS/2
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Figure 3-7. PS/2 Connector Location and Pinout
Table 3-7. PS/2 Connector Signals
Y-Splitter
Y-Splitter
Mouse
Pin
1
Signal Name
DATA
NC
Signal Description
Data Keyboard
Data Mouse
Ground
Keyboard
Data Keyboard
No Connection
Ground
No Connection
Data Mouse
Ground
2
3
GND
4
+5V
+5 V
+ 5
+ 5
5
CLK
Clock Keyboard
Clock Mouse
Clock Keyboard
No Connection
No Connection
Clock Mouse
6
NC
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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 3-8 shows the TRG connector location on the NI PXI-8183.
Table 3-8 lists and describes the trigger connector signals.
2
1
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Figure 3-8. TRG Connector Location and Pinout
Table 3-8. TRG Connector Signals
Pin
1
Signal Name
TRIG
Signal Description
Trigger
Ground
2 (Shield)
GND
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The NI PXI-8183 have the following front-panel features:
•
•
A system reset pushbutton (hold the button for at least two seconds to
generate a reset to the controller).
Two front-panel LEDs that show PC status.
–
The POWER OK LED indicates that the power is on and reset is
no longer asserted.
–
The DRIVE LED indicates when an access to the internal hard
disk is occurring.
Data Storage
The NI PXI-8183 have the following data storage features:
•
Internal IDE hard drive
–
–
2.5 in. notebook hard drive
Supports up to ATA-5 (UDMA 100)
•
USB storage support—USB CD-ROM, floppy drive, or mass storage
device
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Questions
This chapter answers common configuration questions you may have when
using the NI PXI-8183 embedded controller.
General Questions
What do the LEDs on the NI PXI-8183 front panel mean?
The green LED indicates the power supplies to/on the NI PXI-8183 are
within spec. The supplies monitored are 3.3 V, 5 V, +12 V, and the internally
regulated processor core voltage. The hard drive LED lights when there is
hard drive activity on the NI PXI-8183.
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-8183 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 IDE drive and an external SCSI hard drive at
the same time?
Yes.
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Boot Options
What devices can I boot from?
The NI PXI-8183 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
•
•
An external USB mass storage device such as a USB hard drive or
CD-ROM
An external USB floppy drive
Note There are some limitations when booting from a USB device. Windows XP
can be installed from a USB CD-ROM, but earlier versions of Windows cannot.
The NI PXI-8183 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 pressing
<+> 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.
Note Two devices cannot share the same IDE channel, and doing so may damage the
hardware. If you configure the PC Card ATA drive for the primary channel, you must
physically remove the internal IDE drive.
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Cables and Connections
How do I plug both a PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard into the
controller?
The NI PXI-8183 has a combined PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard
connector, so you need to use the PS/2 Y-splitter cable shipped with the
NI PXI-8183, shown in Figure 4-1, to connect both a PS/2 mouse and PS/2
keyboard.
Figure 4-1. Y-Splitter Cable
How do I get a replacement Y-splitter cable?
Y-splitter cables, part number 778713-01, are available through the online
catalog at ni.com/products.
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 PS/2 keyboard into the
PS/2 combo connector. However, you cannot use a PS/2 mouse without
the Y-splitter, so use a serial or USB mouse.
How do I connect a standard 25-pin LPT cable to the NI PXI-8183?
The NI PXI-8183 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.
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Operating System and Software Driver Installation
How do I install or reinstall the video driver?
Refer to the Drivers.txtfile on the hard drive or recovery CD-ROM.
How do I install or reinstall the Ethernet driver?
Refer to the Drivers.txtfile on the hard drive or recovery CD-ROM.
How do I install software from a CD?
The compact size of the NI PXI-8183 does not allow for an integrated
CD-ROM drive. If you are using Windows XP, you have the following
options:
•
USB CD-ROM—Windows XP supports installing from a USB
CD-ROM using a bootable installation CD.
•
SCSI, LPT, or PC Card-based CD-ROM—Other types of CD-ROM
drives are available. Check with the vendor to make sure Windows XP
supports the drive.
•
Mapped network drive—You can use the Ethernet to connect to
another computer. If you share the CD-ROM drive on the other
computer, you can map the shared CD-ROM drive to a drive letter
on the NI PXI-8183.
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Chassis Configuration
How do I set up the NI PXI-8183 to work with my chassis?
Configuration of the PXI system is handled through Measurement &
Automation Explorer (MAX), included with the software pre-installed
on your controller. MAX creates the pxisys.inifile, which defines the
layout and parameters of your PXI system.
The configuration steps for single or multiple-chassis systems are the same.
Figure 4-2. Multichassis Configuration in MAX
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1. Launch MAX.
2. In the Configuration tree, click the Devices and Interfaces branch to
expand it.
3. If the PXI system controller has not yet been configured, it is labeled
PXI System (Unidentified). Right-click this entry to display the
pop-up menu, then select the appropriate controller model from the
Identify As submenu.
4. Click the PXI System controller. The chassis (or multiple chassis, in a
multichassis configuration) is listed below it. Identify each chassis by
right-clicking its entry, then selecting the appropriate chassis model
through the Identify As submenu. 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.inifile is complete.
The PXI specification allows 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
products. The minimum documentation requirements are contained in
.inifiles, which consist of ASCII text. System integrators, configuration
utilities, and device drivers can use these .inifiles.
The capability documentation for the chassis is contained in a
chassis.inifile provided by the chassis manufacturer. The information
in this file is combined with information about the system controller to
create a single system initialization file called pxisys.ini(PXI System
Initialization). The NI PXI-8183 uses MAX to generate the pxisys.ini
file from the chassis.inifile.
Device drivers and other utility software read the pxisys.inifile to
obtain system information. For detailed information regarding initialization
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Upgrade Information
How do I upgrade system memory?
You can change the amount of installed RAM on the NI PXI-8183 by
upgrading the SO-DIMM.
To upgrade the RAM, remove the NI PXI-8183 from the PXI chassis.
Remove the old SO-DIMM module and install the new SO-DIMM in the
socket as shown in Figure 4-3.
National Instruments offers the following types of SO-DIMMs for use with
the NI PXI-8183 controller.
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256 MB, 32 MB × 64, 7.5 ns, 1.05 in. max
512 MB, 64 MB × 64, 7.5 ns, 1.05 in. max
Note National Instruments has tested and verified that the SO-DIMMs we sell work with
the NI PXI-8183. We recommend you purchase your SO-DIMM modules from National
Instruments. Other off-the-shelf SO-DIMM modules are not guaranteed to work properly.
1
2
1
SO-DIMM Module
2
SO-DIMM Socket
Figure 4-3. Installing a SO-DIMM in an NI PXI-8183 Controller
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How do I flash a new BIOS?
For information on updating the BIOS, refer to KnowledgeBase
2GIGKD0Z at ni.com/support.
Where do I get the latest software drivers?
You can download the latest drivers from ni.com/support/
pxisupp.htm.
My NI PXI-8183 does not have an internal floppy drive. Is there a way
to use an external drive?
Yes. The NI PXI-8183 controllers support and can boot from USB floppy
drives. Refer to the Boot Options section for more information.
A USB floppy drive is available from National Instruments, part number
778492-02.
The LPT port on the NI PXI-8183 also can be configured through the
BIOS setup for floppy signals instead of LPT signals. Refer to Chapter 3,
PXI Configuration
How do I use the SMB trigger on the front panel?
For details, refer to the PXI Features section of Chapter 2, Installation and
Configuration.
Why doesn’t the NI PXI-8183 work with the PXI-8220?
A serialized IRQ conflict with the PXI-8220 and the NI PXI-8183 prevents
PC cards using ISA interrupts from working with the NI PXI-8183
controllers. The PXI-8221 is designed to work with the NI PXI-8183
and should be used instead.
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Troubleshooting
This chapter answers common troubleshooting questions you may have
when using the NI PXI-8183 embedded computer.
What if the NI PXI-8183 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?
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 all other modules from the chassis.
Try the controller in a different chassis.
Try a similar controller in this same chassis.
Recover the hard drive on the controller.
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 sync 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.
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 of ni.comfor
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, follow the steps listed in the System CMOS
section of Chapter 2, Installation and Configuration, to clear the CMOS.
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Specifications
This appendix lists the electrical, mechanical, and environmental
specifications of the NI PXI-8183 embedded computers.
Electrical
Current (A)
Voltage (V)
+3.3
Typical
Maximum
4.0 A
3.0 A
4.5 A
0.01 A
0 A
+5
6.0 A
+12
0.04 A
0.0 A
–12
Physical
Board dimensions................................... PXI 3U-size module
8.1 × 13 × 21.6 cm
(3.2 × 5.1 × 8.5 in.)
Slot requirements ................................... One system slot plus
one controller expansion slot
Compatibility ......................................... Fully compatible with
PXI Hardware Specification,
Revision 2.2
MTBF..................................................... Contact NI for MTBF
Weight.................................................... 0.82 Kg (1.80 lb) typical
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Operating Environment
Ambient temperature range1...................5 °C to 50 °C2, 3
(Tested in accordance with
IEC-60068-2-1 and
IEC-60068-2-2.)
Relative humidity range..........................10% to 90%, noncondensing
(Tested in accordance with
IEC-60068-2-56.)
Altitude ...................................................2,000 m (at 25 °C ambient
temperature)
Pollution Degree.....................................2
For indoor use only.
Caution Clean the PXI-8183 with a soft nonmetallic brush. Make sure that the device is
completely dry and free from contaminants before returning it to service.
Storage Environment
Ambient temperature range ....................–40 to 65 °C
(Tested in accordance with
IEC-60068-2-1 and
IEC-60068-2-2.)
Relative humidity range..........................5% to 95% noncondensing
(Tested in accordance with
IEC-60068-2-56.)
Shock and Vibration
Operational shock...................................30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse
(Tested in accordance with
IEC-60068-2-27. Test profile
developed in accordance with
MIL-PRF-28800F.)
1
For chassis not available in the online catalog at ni.com, please contact National Instruments for supported operating
temperatures.
2
3
5 to 50°C for NI PXI-1036 Revision D and later, and NI PXI-1036DC Revision C and later.
5 to 40°C for NI PXI-1036 Revisions B and C and NI PXI-1036DC Revision B.
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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 B.)
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,
•
•
IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1
UL 61010-1, CSA 61010-1
Note For UL and other safety certifications, refer to the product label or the Online
Product Certification section.
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 (IEC 61326): Class A emissions; Basic immunity
EN 55011 (CISPR 11): Group 1, Class A emissions
AS/NZS CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A emissions
FCC 47 CFR Part 15B: Class A emissions
ICES-001: Class A emissions
Note For the standards applied to assess the EMC of this product, refer to the Online
Product Certification section.
Note For EMC compliance, operate this device with shielded cabling.
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CE Compliance
This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European
Directives as follows:
•
•
2006/95/EC; Low-Voltage Directive (safety)
2004/108/EC; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC)
Online Product Certification
Refer to the product Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for additional
regulatory compliance information. To obtain product certifications and 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.
Environmental Management
National Instruments is committed to designing and manufacturing
products in an environmentally responsible manner. NI recognizes that
eliminating certain hazardous substances from our products is beneficial
not only to the environment but also to NI customers.
For additional environmental information, refer to the NI and the
Environment Web page at ni.com/environment. This page contains the
environmental regulations and directives with which NI complies, as well
as other environmental information not included in this document.
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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Battery Replacement and Disposal
This device contains a long-life coin cell battery. If you need to replace
it, use the Return Material Authorization (RMA) process or contact an
authorized National Instruments service representative.
After replacement, recycle the old battery. For additional information, visit
ni.com/environment.
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Technical Support and
Professional Services
Visit the following sections of the award-winning National Instruments
Web site at ni.comfor technical support and professional services:
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Support—Technical support at ni.com/supportincludes the
following resources:
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Self-Help Technical Resources—For answers and solutions,
visit ni.com/supportfor software drivers and updates,
a searchable KnowledgeBase, product manuals, step-by-step
troubleshooting wizards, thousands of example programs,
tutorials, application notes, instrument drivers, and so on.
Registered users also receive access to the NI Discussion Forums
at ni.com/forums. NI Applications Engineers make sure every
question submitted online receives an answer.
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Standard Service Program Membership—This program
entitles members to direct access to NI Applications Engineers
via phone and email for one-to-one technical support as well as
exclusive access to on demand training modules via the Services
Resource Center. NI offers complementary membership for a full
year after purchase, after which you may renew to continue your
benefits.
For information about other technical support options in your
area, visit ni.com/services, or contact your local office at
ni.com/contact.
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Training and Certification—Visit ni.com/trainingfor
self-paced training, eLearning virtual classrooms, interactive CDs,
and Certification program information. You also can register for
instructor-led, hands-on courses at locations around the world.
System Integration—If you have time constraints, limited in-house
technical resources, or other project challenges, National Instruments
Alliance Partner members can help. To learn more, call your local
NI office or visit ni.com/alliance.
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•
Declaration of Conformity (DoC)—A DoC is our claim of
compliance with the Council of the European Communities using
the manufacturer’s declaration of conformity. This system affords
the user protection for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and
product safety. You can obtain the DoC for your product by visiting
ni.com/certification.
•
Calibration Certificate—If your product supports calibration,
you can obtain the calibration certificate for your product at
ni.com/calibration.
If you searched ni.comand could not find the answers you need, contact
your local office or NI corporate headquarters. Phone numbers for our
worldwide offices are listed at the front of this manual. You also can visit
the Worldwide Offices section of ni.com/niglobalto access the branch
office Web sites, which provide up-to-date contact information, support
phone numbers, email addresses, and current events.
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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
ASIC
Alternating Current
Application-specific integrated circuit
B
B
Bytes
backplane
An assembly, typically a printed circuit board, with connectors and signal
paths that bus the connector pins
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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.
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
An adaptation of the PCI specification for industrial and/or embedded
applications that require a more robust mechanical form factor than desktop
PCI. CompactPCI 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
DIMM
DMA
Dual In-line Memory Module
Direct Memory Access; a method by which data is transferred between
devices and internal memory without intervention of the central processing
unit
DRAM
Dynamic RAM (Random Access Memory); storage that the computer must
refresh at frequent intervals
E
ECP
Extended Capabilities Parallel
EDO
EEPROM
Extended Data Out
Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
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embedded controller
An intelligent CPU (controller) interface plugged directly into the PXI
backplane, giving it direct access to the PXI bus. It must have all of its
required PXI interface capabilities built in.
EMC
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Electromagnetic interference
Enhanced Parallel Port
EMI
EPP
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
IEEE
in.
Integrated Drive Electronics; hard disk and built-in controller
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Inches
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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
interrupt level
IRQ*
A means for a device to request service from another device
The relative priority at which a device can interrupt
Interrupt signal
ISA
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
Mean time between failure
Mean time to repair
MTBF
MTTR
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N
NI-488 or NI-488.2
The National Instruments software for GPIB systems
NI-DAQ
The National Instruments software for data acquisition instruments
The National Instruments implementation of the VISA standard; an
NI-VISA
interface-independent software that provides a unified programming
interface for VXI, GPIB, and serial instruments
NMI
Non-maskable interrupt; high-priority interrupt that cannot be disabled by
another interrupt. It is used to report malfunctions such as parity, bus and
math coprocessor errors.
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
POST
PXI
Power On Self Test
PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation; an open implementation of
CompactPCI that adds electrical features that meet the high-performance
requirements of instrumentation applications by providing triggering,
local buses, and system clock capabilities. PXI also offers two-way
interoperability with CompactPCI products.
R
RAM
Random Access Memory; the computer’s primary workspace
RAMDAC
Random Access Memory Digital to Analog Converter; the VGA controller
chip that maintains the color palette and converts data from memory into
analog signals for the monitor
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resource
Hardware settings used by devices in a computer system, including ISA
interrupt level, DMA channel, and I/O address
RMS
RTC
Root mean squared. See also grms.
Real Time Clock; an electronic circuit that maintains the time of day,
and also can provide timing signals for timesharing operations
S
s
Seconds
slave
A functional part of a PXI device that detects data transfer cycles initiated
by a PXI bus master and responds to the transfers when the address
specifies one of the device’s registers
SO-DIMM
SRAM
Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Module
Static RAM; a memory chip that requires power to hold its content. It does
not require refresh circuitry as a dynamic RAM chip, but it does take up
more space and uses more power.
ST
Start Trigger
Star Trigger Slot
This slot is located at Slot 2 in a PXI mainframe and has a dedicated trigger
line between each peripheral slot. This slot would be used for a module
with ST functionality that can provide individual triggers to all other
peripherals.
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
common configuration questions
boot options, 4-2
A
Advanced Setup menu, 2-6
cables and connections, 4-3
chassis configuration, 4-5
driver installation, 4-4
general questions, 4-1
operating system, 4-4
B
battery replacement and disposal
information, A-5
PXI configuration, 4-8
BIOS
upgrade information, 4-7
configuration, common questions
boot options, 4-2
checking settings, 4-1
flashing new BIOS, 4-8
setup
Advanced Setup menu, 2-6
Boot Setup menu, 2-10
DMI Event Logging menu, 2-6
entering, 2-4
chassis configuration, 4-5
driver installation, 4-4
general questions, 4-1
operating system, 4-4
PXI configuration, 4-8
Exiting BIOS Setup menu, 2-11
Integrated Peripherals menu, 2-7
LabVIEW RT Setup menu, 2-9
Main Setup menu, 2-5
PXI Setup menu, 2-8
Security Setup menu, 2-9
boot options
upgrade information, 4-7
connectors
COM1 connector and signals, 3-4
Ethernet connector and signals, 3-5
parallel port connector and signals, 3-6
peripheral expansion overview (table), 3-1
PS/2 connector and signals, 3-9
trigger connector and signals, 3-10
VGA connector and signals, 3-3
configuring controller, 4-2
Setup menu, 2-10
C
calibration certificate (NI resources), B-2
CD-ROM drive, installing software from, 4-4
CE compliance, specifications, A-4
chip set north bridge, 1-4
data storage, 3-11
chip set south bridge, 1-4
Declaration of Conformity (NI resources), B-2
diagnostic tools (NI resources), B-1
directories and files installed on hard drive, 2-15
DMI Event Logging menu, 2-6
CMOS, setting back to default, 5-2
COM1 connector
connector location and pinout (figure), 3-4
connector signals (table), 3-4
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documentation
how to use this documentation set, vii
NI resources, B-1
DRIVE LED, 3-11
drivers, 2-15
addition, 4-1
logic block, 1-4
images directory, 2-15
installation
installation, video, 4-4
NI resources, B-1
obtaining latest drivers, 4-8
See also configuration
configuration in MAX (figure), 4-5
injector/ejector handle position
(caution), 2-2
(figure), 2-3
removing NI PXI-8183 from PXI
chassis, 2-4
E
environmental management,
specifications, A-4
battery replacement and disposal, A-5
WEEE information, A-4
Ethernet, connector
location and pinout (figure), 3-5
signals (table), 3-5
examples (NI resources), B-1
removing protective screw caps
(figure), 2-2
instrument drivers (NI resources), B-1
Integrated Peripherals menu, 2-7
F
keyboard and mouse
files and directories installed on hard
drive, 2-15
logic block, 1-4
overview (table), 3-1
floppy drive, using external floppy drive, 4-8
front panel
keyboard, plugging PS/2 mouse and keyboard
into controller, 4-3
connectors, 3-1
dimensions, 3-2
LabVIEW RT configuration
switches, 2-13, 2-14
LabVIEW RT Setup menu, 2-9
LabWindows/CVI, 1-5
LEDs, front panel LEDs, 3-11, 4-1
LPT cable, connecting to NI PXI-8183, 4-3
H
hard drive, 3-11
files and directories installed on, 2-15
recovery, 2-17
help, technical support, B-1
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logic blocks, 1-4
modules, 1-2
National Instruments software, 1-4
peripheral expansion overview
(table), 3-1
PXI trigger connectivity, 2-15
removing from a PXI chassis, 2-4
software, 1-4
M
Main Setup menu, 2-5
manuals directory, 2-15
mating connector
COM1, 3-4
parallel port, 3-6
USB, 3-8
VGA, 3-3
specifications, A-1
Measurement Studio, 1-5
mouse, plugging PS/2 mouse and keyboard
into controller, 4-3
electrical, A-1
operating environment, A-2
physical, A-1
shock and vibration, A-2
storage environment, A-2
troubleshooting, 5-1
upgrading RAM, 2-16, 4-7
using external floppy drive with, 4-8
using with chassis, 4-5
N
National Instruments
software, 1-4
support and services, B-1
NI PXI-8183
NI-DAQ function library, 1-4
NI-VISA high-level programming API, 1-5
benefits of PXI, 1-1
BIOS setup, 2-4
block diagram, 1-3
connectors, 3-1
parallel port connector and
signals, 3-6
os directory, 2-15
OS installation
from CD-ROM, 2-17
from network, 2-18
PS/2 connector and signals, 3-9
trigger connector and signals, 3-10
VGA connectors and signals, 3-3
data storage, 3-11
front panel
parallel port
dimensions, 3-2
features, 3-11
LEDs, 4-1
(figure), 3-6
connector signals (table), 3-7
overview (table), 3-1
system reset pushbutton, 3-11
functional overview, 1-2
hard drive recovery, 2-17
installing in a PXI chassis, 2-1
figure, 2-3
PCI bus, standard for desktop computer
designs, 1-1
peripheral expansion overview (table), 3-1
POWER OK LED, 3-11
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programming examples (NI resources), B-1
protective screw caps, removing (figure), 2-2
PS/2
SO-DIMMs
from National Instruments
(note), 2-16, 4-7
installing, 2-16, 4-7
figure, 2-16, 4-7
(figure), 3-9
plugging PS/2 mouse and keyboard into
controller, 4-3
See also drivers
installed on your hard drive, 2-15
installing from CD-ROM, 4-4
LabVIEW, 1-5
PXI
benefits, 1-1
connectors, function (logic block), 1-4
features, 2-15
NI resources, B-1
NI software, 1-4
Setup menu
NI-DAQ, 1-4
setting up PXI in the BIOS, 2-8
trigger connectivity, 2-15
PXI-8220, using NI PXI-8183 with, 4-8
pxisys.ini file, 4-5
specifications
CE compliance, A-4
electromagnetic compatibility, A-3
environmental management, A-4
disposal, A-5
WEEE information, A-4
online product certification, A-4
safety, A-3
R
RAM
SO-DIMMs from National Instruments
(note), 2-16, 4-7
upgrading, 2-16, 4-7
super I/O logic block, 1-4
LabVIEW RT configuration, 2-13
figure, 2-14
S
reset pushbutton, 3-11
safety, specifications, A-3
Security Setup menu, 2-9
serial ports, 3-1
See also COM1 connector
slot 1 CPU, 1-4
SO-DIMM
T
technical support, B-1
training and certification (NI resources), B-1
trigger, 3-10, 4-8
logic block, 1-4
connector location and pinout
(figure), 3-10
connector signals (table), 3-10
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troubleshooting
CMOS reset, 5-2
video, 3-1
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driver installation, 4-4
controller does not boot, 5-1
damaged module, 5-2
NI resources, B-1
video display, 5-2
U
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
connector function, 1-4
connector location and pinout
(figure), 3-8
Y
Y-splitter cable
figure, 4-3
obtaining replacement, 4-3
overview (table), 3-1
using mouse and keyboard without, 4-3
using with PS/2 mouse and
keyboard, 2-3, 3-9
V
VGA
connector signals (table), 3-3
location and pinout (figure), 3-3
overview (table), 3-1
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