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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    National Instruments Software ..................1-4 Cleaning..........................1-5 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Installing the NI PXIe-8880 ..................... 2-1 How to Remove the Controller from the PXI Express Chassis........ 2-3 BIOS Setup Utility......................2-4 Accessing BIOS Setup Utility .................. 2-4 Main Setup Menu ..................... 2-5 Advanced Setup Menu....................
  • Page 8 Contents BIOS Diagnostic Utilities ....................2-14 Accessing BIOS Diagnostic Utilities................ 2-14 Hard Drive Diagnostic Utility................... 2-14 Memory Diagnostic Utility..................2-14 System CMOS ........................2-14 LabVIEW RT Installation....................2-16 LabVIEW RT Software Installation ................. 2-16 LabVIEW RT Configuration Switches..............2-17 Drivers and Software ......................2-19 PXI Express Features......................
  • Page 9 NI PXIe-8880 User Manual Appendix B NI Services Glossary Index © National Instruments | ix Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 10: About This Manual

    This manual contains detailed instructions for installing and configuring the National Instruments PXIe-8880 embedded computer kit. How to Use the Documentation Set Begin by reading the NI PXIe-8880 Getting Started Guide, a document that describes how to install and get started with your controller. This manual, the...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Introduction This chapter provides overview information for PXI Express and the NI PXIe-8880 embedded controller. Benefits of PXI Express The PXI (PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation) industry standard, an open specification governed by the PXI Systems Alliance (PXISA), has quickly gained adoption and grown in prevalence in test, measurement, and control systems since its release in 1998.

  • Page 12: Ni Pxie-8880

    E5-2618L v3 processor, triple channel DDR4, 1866 MHz memory, all the standard I/O, and an integrated sold-state drive. Functional Overview This section contains functional descriptions of each major logic block on the NI PXIe-8880 embedded computer. 1-2 | ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 13: Ni Pxie-8880 Functional Description

    NI PXIe-8880 User Manual NI PXIe-8880 Functional Description The NI PXIe-8880 is a modular PC in a PXI Express 3U-size form factor. Figure 1-1 is a functional block diagram of the NI PXIe-8880. Following the diagram is a description of each logic block shown.

  • Page 14: National Instruments Software

    The GPIB block contains the GPIB interface. National Instruments Software National Instruments has developed several software tools you can use with the NI PXIe-8880. National Instruments’ hardware and software work together to help you make the most of your ™...

  • Page 15: Cleaning

    Cleaning Use a dry, low-velocity stream of air to clean the NI PXIe-8880 controller. If needed, use a soft-bristle brush for cleaning around components. Make sure that the device is completely dry and free from contaminants before returning it to service.

  • Page 16: Installation And Configuration

    This section contains general installation instructions for the NI PXIe-8880. Consult your PXI Express chassis user manual for specific instructions and warnings. Plug in your chassis before installing the NI PXIe-8880. The power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you install the module.
  • Page 17 Raise the injector/ejector handle until the module firmly seats into the backplane receptacle connectors. The front panel of the NI PXIe-8880 should be even with the front panel of the chassis. Tighten the four bracket-retaining screws on the top and bottom of the front panel to secure the NI PXIe-8880 to the chassis.

  • Page 18: How To Remove The Controller From The Pxi Express Chassis

    NI PXIe-8880 does not boot? section of Chapter 5, Troubleshooting. Figure 2-2 shows an NI PXIe-8880 installed in the system controller slot of a National Instruments NI PXIe-1082 chassis. Figure 2-2. NI PXIe-8880 Controller Installed in a PXI Express Chassis...

  • Page 19: Bios Setup Utility

    The BIOS setup program includes menus for configuring settings and enabling NI PXIe-8880 controller features. Most users do not need to use the BIOS setup program, as the NI PXIe-8880 controller ships with default settings that work well for most configurations.

  • Page 20: Main Setup Menu

    • Processor Type, Base Processor Frequency, and Active Processor Cores—These values indicate the type of processor used in the NI PXIe-8880 controller, the speed of the processor, and the number of active processor cores. • Total Memory—This value indicates the size of system RAM detected by the BIOS.

  • Page 21: Sata Configuration Submenu

    Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration The Advanced setup menu includes the following settings and submenus: • SATA Configuration—Use this setting to access the SATA Configuration submenu. Refer to the SATA Configuration Submenu section for more information. • CPU Configuration—Use this setting to access the CPU Configuration submenu. Refer to the CPU Configuration Submenu section for more information.

  • Page 22: Video Configuration Submenu

    NI PXIe-8880 User Manual • Enabled CPU Cores—This setting selects the number of active CPU cores for the processor. Valid values are All, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1. The default value is All. • Turbo Boost—This setting enables or disables Intel Turbo Boost technology. The default value is Enabled.

  • Page 23: Power/Wake Configuration Submenu

    Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Power/Wake Configuration Submenu Use this submenu to apply alternate configurations to the power and wake features of the chipset and controller. Normally, you do not need to modify these settings, as the factory default settings provide the most compatible and optimal configuration possible.

  • Page 24: Tpm Configuration Submenu (Tpm Variant)

    NI PXIe-8880 User Manual • Overcurrent Reporting—This setting allows the BIOS to notify the operating system of any USB ports which sources too much current. The default value for this setting is Disabled. • Transfer Timeout—This setting specifies the timeout value for Control, Bulk, and Interrupt USB transfers.

  • Page 25: Labview Rt Setup Menu

    Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration LabVIEW RT Setup Menu 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 at default. The settings below override the behavior of the switches shown in Figure 2-4.

  • Page 26: Boot Setup Menu

    NI PXIe-8880 User Manual Boot Setup Menu Use this menu to configure settings related to the boot process and boot device priority. • Boot Settings Configuration—Use this setting to access the Boot Settings Configuration submenu. Refer to the Boot Settings Configuration Submenu section for more information.

  • Page 27: Boot Settings Configuration Submenu

    Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Submenu Use this submenu to apply alternate configurations to boot settings. Normally, you do not need to modify these settings, as the factory default settings provide the most compatible and optimal configuration. •...

  • Page 28: Security Menu

    NI PXIe-8880 User Manual Security Menu Use this menu to enable BIOS security options. • Administrator Password—This setting specifies a password that must be entered to access the BIOS Setup Utility. If only the Administrator’s password is set, then this only limits access to the BIOS setup program and is only asked for when entering the BIOS setup program.

  • Page 29: Bios Diagnostic Utilities

    Note instructed to turn off the controller and replace the memory. System CMOS The NI PXIe-8880 contains memory backed up by a battery to store BIOS configuration information. Complete the following steps to clear the CMOS contents: Power off the chassis.
  • Page 30 NI PXIe-8880 User Manual Press the push-button switch, as shown in Figure 2-3. Time and date cannot be reset by this switch. Note Reinstall the controller in the chassis. Figure 2-3. Clearing the CMOS Contents Push-Button Switch SW1 © National Instruments | 2-15...

  • Page 31: Labview Rt Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration LabVIEW RT Installation This section explains software installation and switch configuration for LabVIEW RT on your PXI Express controller. LabVIEW RT Software Installation The following section describes the necessary steps to get your PXI Express embedded controller setup to run LabVIEW Real-Time.

  • Page 32: Labview Rt Configuration Switches

    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. The NI PXIe-8880 controller includes the following LabVIEW RT configuration switches: • Switch 1—Boot LabVIEW RT: Set this switch to ON to boot LabVIEW RT.
  • Page 33 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Figure 2-4 shows the location of the LabVIEW RT configuration switches. The switches are shown in the OFF position. Figure 2-4. LabVIEW RT Configuration Switches Switch 1—Boot LabVIEW RT Switch 3—Disable Startup VI Switch 2—Boot Safe Mode Switch 4—Reset IP Address 2-18 | ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ...

  • Page 34: Drivers And Software

    PXI Express Features PXI Express Trigger Connectivity The SMB connector on the NI PXIe-8880 front panel can connect to or from any PXI Express backplane trigger line. 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.

  • Page 35: Upgrading Ram

    PXI Express specification at www.pxisa.org Upgrading RAM You can change the amount of installed RAM on the NI PXIe-8880 by upgrading the SO-DIMMs. To upgrade the RAM, remove the NI PXIe-8880 from the PXI Express chassis. To optimize memory capacity and system performance, use the same size and speed memory modules.

  • Page 36: Hard Drive Recovery

    Note Hard Drive Recovery NI PXIe-8880 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 PXIe-8880 controller also ships with an OS Recovery CD that allows you to reinstall your operating system onto your hard drive through an external USB CD/DVD-ROM.

  • Page 37: Installing An Os

    Note you want to keep. Installing an OS NI PXIe-8880 controllers include a preinstalled OS. In some cases, you may want to install a different OS. When doing so, consider the following guidelines. Installing from a USB CD/DVD-ROM The NI PXIe-8880 supports the installation of Windows 7 from a USB CD/DVD-ROM. As an alternative to a USB CD/DVD-ROM drive, you can use an external SCSI CD-ROM with a PXI-SCSI adapter.

  • Page 38: I/O Information

    I/O Information Front Panel Connectors Table 3-1 lists various peripherals and their corresponding NI PXIe-8880 external connectors, bus interfaces, and functions. Table 3-1. NI PXIe-8880 Peripherals Overview Peripheral External Connector Description Video DisplayPort ATI Radeon E6460 Embedded GPU Ethernet Port 1...

  • Page 39: Front Panel

    Chapter 3 I/O Information Front Panel Figure 3-1 shows the front panel layout and dimensions of the NI PXIe-8880. Dimensions are in inches [millimeters]. Figure 3-1. NI PXIe-8880 Front Panel Layout and Dimensions 3.685 in. [93.59 mm] 3.665 in. [93.09 mm] 2.766 in.

  • Page 40: Displayport

    NI PXIe-8880 User Manual DisplayPort Figure 3-2 shows the location and pinouts for the DisplayPort connectors on the NI PXIe-8880. Table 3-2 lists and describes the DisplayPort connector signals. Figure 3-2. DisplayPort Connector Location and Pinout Table 3-2. DisplayPort Connector Signals...

  • Page 41: Ethernet

    Ethernet Figure 3-3 shows the location and pinouts for the dual stacked Ethernet connector on the NI PXIe-8880. Table 3-3 lists and describes the Ethernet connector signals. AMP manufactures a mating connector, part number 554739-1. Figure 3-3. Ethernet Connector Location and Pinout Ethernet 3-4 | ni.com...
  • Page 42 NI PXIe-8880 User Manual Table 3-3. Ethernet Connector Signals Fast Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet TX_A+ TX_A- RX_B+ TX_C+ TX_C- RX_B- RX_D+ RX_D- The Ethernet controllers can perform an automatic crossover, thus Note eliminating the need for crossover cables. Table 3-4. 10/100/1000 LAN Connector LED States...

  • Page 43: Universal Serial Bus

    Universal Serial Bus Figure 3-4 shows the location and pinouts for the Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors on the NI PXIe-8880. The NI PXIe-8880 has 6 USB ports on the front panel. Table 3-5 lists and describes the USB connector signals.

  • Page 44: Trigger

    Chapter 2, Installation and Configuration, for more information. Figure 3-5 shows the TRIG connector location on the NI PXIe-8880. Table 3-7 lists and describes the trigger connector signals. Figure 3-5. TRIG Connector Location and Pinout Table 3-7. TRIG Connector Signals...

  • Page 45: Gpib (Ieee 488.2)

    Chapter 3 I/O Information GPIB (IEEE 488.2) Figure 3-6 shows the location and pinouts for the GPIB connector on the NI PXIe-8880. Table 3-8 lists and describes the GPIB connector signals. ITT Cannon manufactures a GPIB mating connector, part number MDSM-25SC-Z11-VS1.

  • Page 46: Front Panel Features

    18 to 25 Logic Ground Note: The pound symbol (#) indicates an active low signal. Front Panel Features The NI PXIe-8880 has the following front-panel features: • A system reset pushbutton (press the button to generate a reset to the controller) •...

  • Page 47: Data Storage

    Chapter 3 I/O Information Data Storage The NI PXIe-8880 has the following data storage features: • Internal Serial ATA solid-state drive – 240 GB or larger 1.8 in. solid-state drive – Supports Native Command Queuing – Supports transfer rates up to 600 MB/s •...

  • Page 48: Common Configuration Questions

    After shutting down my NI PXIe-8880 controller, the Port 1 Ethernet LEDs continue to blink. 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. It is safe to remove your controller or disconnect power.

  • Page 49: Cables And Connections

    How do I plug both a PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard into the controller? The NI PXIe-8880 has no PS/2 connector, and you need to use a USB Y-splitter cable as shown in Figure 4-1, or a similar device, to connect both a PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard. National Instruments part number 778713-01 is such a cable and is available through the online catalog ni.com/products...

  • Page 50: Software Driver Installation

    Device Manager. If you need more assistance, refer to ni.com/getting-started How do I install software from a CD? The compact size of the NI PXIe-8880 does not allow for an integrated USB CD/DVD-ROM drive. If you are using Windows 7, you have the following options: •...
  • Page 51 Chapter 4 Common Configuration Questions National Instruments offers the following types of SO-DIMMs for use with the NI PXIe-8880 controller. • PC4-1866 (DDR4 2133) 8 GB, 1 GB × 72, CL 15, 1.18 in. max (NI part number 783813-01) National Instruments has tested and verified that the DDR4 SO-DIMMs we Note sell work with the NI PXIe-8880.

  • Page 52: Pxi Express Configuration

    My PXI or VXI Controller?, at ni.com My NI PXIe-8880 does not have an internal floppy drive. Is there a way to use an external drive? Yes. The NI PXIe-8880 controller supports and can boot from USB floppy drives. Refer to the Boot Options section for more information.
  • Page 53 This chapter answers common troubleshooting questions you may have when using the NI PXIe-8880 embedded computer. What if the NI PXIe-8880 does not boot? Several problems can cause a controller not to boot. Here are some things to look for and possible solutions.
  • Page 54 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 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 synch message from the monitor. This problem usually results from having the video output set past the limits of the monitor. You will need to boot Windows in Safe Mode.
  • Page 55 NI PXIe-8880 User Manual As an alternative method, complete the following steps: Power off the chassis. Remove the controller from the chassis. Press the Clear CMOS button (SW1) as shown in Figure 5-1. Time and date cannot be reset by this switch.
  • Page 56 Specifications This appendix lists the electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications of the NI PXIe-8880 embedded controller. Features NI PXIe-8880 Intel ® Xeon ® E5-2618L v3 CPU Frequency 2.3 GHz (base), 3.4 GHz (single-core Turbo mode) Intel Smart Cache 20 MB...
  • Page 57 High. Pollution Degree ..........2 Indoor use only. Clean the NI PXIe-8880 with a soft nonmetallic brush. Make sure that the Caution device is completely dry and free from contaminants before returning it to service. Operating Environment...
  • Page 58 Online Note Product Certification section. Using the NI PXIe-8880 in a manner not described in this document may Caution impair the protection the NI PXIe-8880 provides. © National Instruments | A-3 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 59 Appendix A Specifications Electromagnetic Compatibility This product meets the requirements of the following EMC standards for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use: • EN 61326-1 (IEC 61326-1): Class A emissions; Basic immunity • EN 55011 (CISPR 11): Group 1, Class A emissions •...
  • Page 60 At the end of the product life cycle, all products must be sent to EU Customers a WEEE recycling center. For more information about WEEE recycling centers, National Instruments WEEE initiatives, and compliance with WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste and Electronic Equipment, visit ni.com/environment/...
  • Page 61 NI Services National Instruments provides global services and support as part of our commitment to your success. Take advantage of product services in addition to training and certification programs that meet your needs during each phase of the application life cycle; from planning and development through deployment and ongoing maintenance.
  • Page 62 Appendix B NI Services • Training and Certification—The NI training and certification program is the most effective way to increase application development proficiency and productivity. Visit for more information. ni.com/training – The Skills Guide assists you in identifying the proficiency requirements of your current application and gives you options for obtaining those skills consistent with your time and budget constraints and personal learning preferences.
  • Page 63 PC or compatible computer. BIOS functions embody the basic operations needed for successful use of the computer’s hardware resources. © National Instruments | G-1 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 64 Glossary 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 Express An adaptation of the PCI specification for industrial and/or embedded applications that require a more robust mechanical form factor than desktop PCI.
  • Page 65 NI PXIe-8880 User Manual Enhanced Parallel Port. expansion ROM An onboard EEPROM that may contain device-specific initialization and system boot functionality. Federal Communications Commission. 1. Grams. 2. A measure of acceleration equal to 9.8 m/s GPIB General Purpose Interface Bus (IEEE 488).
  • Page 66 Megabytes of memory. MTBF Mean time between failure. NI-488 or NI-488.2 The National Instruments software for GPIB systems. NI-DAQ The National Instruments software for data acquisition instruments. NI-VISA The National Instruments implementation of the VISA standard—An interface-independent software that provides a...
  • Page 67 NI PXIe-8880 User Manual Peripheral Component Interconnect—The PCI bus is a high-performance 32-bit or 64-bit bus with multiplexed address and data lines. PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. peripheral 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.
  • Page 68 Glossary Trusted Platform Module. Universal Serial Bus. Volts. Video Graphics Array—The minimum video display standard for all PCs. Watts. G-6 | ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 69 Boot Settings Configuration menu, 2-12 how to use this documentation set, xi Boot Setup menu, 2-11 related documentation, xi DRIVE LED, 3-9 © National Instruments | I-1 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 70 See also configuration WEEE information, A-5 injector/ejector handle position Ethernet, connector, 3-1 (caution), 2-2 location and pinout (figure), 3-4 NI PXIe-8880 installed in a PXI Express signals (table), 3-5 chassis (figure), 2-3 procedure, 2-1 removing NI PXIe-8880 from PXI Express chassis, 2-3...
  • Page 71 NI PXIe-8880 User Manual LEDs, front panel LEDs, 3-9, 4-1 PXI Express trigger connectivity, 2-19 Linux support, 1-5 removing from a PXI Express chassis, 2-3 software, 1-4 specifications, A-1 Main Setup menu, 2-5 troubleshooting, 5-1 mating connector upgrading RAM, 2-20, 4-3...
  • Page 72 Save & Exit menu, 2-13 video display, 5-2 Serial ATA controller, using SCSI hard drive in addition, 4-1 setting up the NI PXIe-8880 BIOS, 2-4 shock and vibration specifications, A-3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) SO-DIMM logic block, 1-3 connector function, 1-4...
  • Page 73 Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality new and certified-used/pre-owned equipment SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT • FAST SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Experienced engineers and technicians on staff Sell your excess, underutilized, and idle used equipment at our full-service, in-house repair center We also offer credit for buy-backs and trade-ins •...

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