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How do I flash a new BIOS?
For more information, refer to
BIOS
Versions.
Where do I get the latest software drivers?
The latest National Instruments software is available from ni.com/downloads. For peripheral
drivers, refer to
What Peripheral Drivers Should I Use with My PXI or VXI Controller?
ni.com/support.
Troubleshooting
This section answers common troubleshooting questions you may have when using the
PXIe-8861 embedded controller.
What if the controller 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:
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Which LEDs come on? The PWROK/FAULT LED should stay lit green. The Drive
LED should blink during boot as the disk is accessed.
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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.
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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?
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Refer to your chassis documentation for additional troubleshooting steps.
Things to Try:
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Make sure the chassis is plugged in to a working power source.
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Check any fuses or circuit breakers in the chassis or other power supply (possibly a UPS).
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Make sure the controller module is firmly seated in the chassis.
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Remove all other modules from the chassis.
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Remove any nonessential cables or devices.
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Try the controller in a different chassis.
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Try a similar controller in the same chassis.
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Clear the CMOS.
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Recover the internal drive on the controller.
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Make sure the RAM is properly seated.
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