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The NI PXI-8840 automatically recognizes the ExpressCard and loads 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 an ExpressCard, complete the following steps.
1.
Push in the module and then release to eject the card.
2.
Slide the card out of the slot.
Caution
your ExpressCard device before removing it from the NI PXI-8840. In Windows,
use the Safely Remove Hardware tool to stop the ExpressCard safely.
Boot Options
The NI PXI-8840 can boot from the following devices:
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The internal Serial ATA hard drive
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An external SCSI hard drive or SCSI CD/DVD-ROM if a SCSI adapter, such as the
PXI-8214, is used.
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A network PXE server on the same subnet.
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An external USB mass storage device such as a USB hard drive, USB CD/DVD-ROM, or
USB flash drive.
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An external USB floppy drive.
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Most PCI or PCI Express-based devices that provide an Option ROM.
Note
Windows 7 and later from a USB CD/DVD-ROM, but not earlier versions of
Windows. The NI PXI-8840 BIOS configures the USB devices so that they work in
a DOS environment.
There are two ways to configure the controller to boot from these devices:
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Enter the BIOS setup by rebooting the controller and pressing <Delete> during the
memory tests. Select the Boot menu. You will see a list of all bootable devices, ordered
by device type. You can set the boot order by altering the 1st Boot Device, 2nd Boot
Device, and 3rd Boot Device settings.
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To boot from a different device without permanently changing the boot order, press
<F10> 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.
Hard Drive Recovery
NI PXI-8840 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
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There are some limitations when booting from a USB device. You can install
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