USER MANUALIC-317xIndustrial Controller with Reconfigurable I/OThis document describes the features of the National Instruments IC-317x and containsinformation about mounting and operating the device.ContentsIC-3171, IC-3172, and IC-3173................................................................................................ 1About the IC-317x............................................................................................................ 1Hardware Overview.......................................................................................................... 2Mounting the IC-317x.....................................................................................................21IC-3173 (IP67)........................................................................................................................ 27About the IC-3173 (IP67)............................................................................................... 27Hardware Overview........................................................................................................ 28Mounting the IC-3173 (IP67)......................................................................................... 45Software Options.....................................................................................................................48IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol References.....................................................................49BIOS Configuration and System Recovery............................................................................ 49Entering BIOS Setup.......................................................................................................49BIOS Setup Utility Keyboard Navigation...................................................................... 49Main Setup Menu............................................................................................................50Advanced Menu.............................................................................................................. 51Boot Menu.......................................................................................................................53Save & Exit Menu...........................................................................................................54Restoring the NI Linux Real-Time Operating System....................................................55Restoring the Windows Operating System..................................................................... 55Where to Go Next................................................................................................................... 57Resources for LabVIEW Users.......................................................................................57Resources for Vision Builder AI Users...........................................................................57Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................ 57IC-3171, IC-3172, and IC-3173The following information applies to the IC-3171, IC-3172, and IC-3173.About the IC-317xThe IC-317x is a high-performance, small, fanless embedded computer designed for ruggedindustrial applications. The IC-317x also provides multiple digital input/output (I/O) optionsfor communicating with external devices.