National Instruments NI PXIe-8880 User Manual

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© National Instruments | 4-14Common ConfigurationQuestionsThis chapter answers common configuration questions you may have when using aNI PXIe-8880 embedded controller.General QuestionsWhat do the LEDs on the NI PXIe-8880 front panel mean?Refer to the LED status descriptions in the Front Panel Features section of Chapter 3, I/OInformation.After shutting down my NI PXIe-8880 controller, the Port 1 Ethernet LEDs continue toblink. Is it safe to remove my controller or disconnect power?The NI PXIe-8880’s port 1 Intel I217 Ethernet device remains powered even after shutdown. Itis 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 theNI PXIe-8880 and press during the memory tests. Refer to the Accessing BIOS SetupUtility 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. Refer to the BIOS Setup Utility section of Chapter 2, Installation and Configuration, formore information.Boot OptionsWhat devices can I boot from?The NI PXIe-8880 can boot from the following devices:• The internal Serial ATA hard drive• An external SCSI hard drive or SCSI CD/DVD-ROM if a SCSI adapter, such as thePXI-8214, is used• A network PXE server on the same subnetArtisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com