How To Remove The Controller From The Pxi Chassis; Bios Setup Utility; Accessing Bios Setup Utility - National Instruments PXI Series User Manual

Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration

How to Remove the Controller from the PXI Chassis

The NI PXI-8115 controller is designed for easy handling. To remove the
unit from the PXI chassis, complete the following steps:
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BIOS Setup Utility

You can change the NI PXI-8115 configuration settings in the BIOS setup
program. The BIOS is the low-level interface between the hardware and
operating system software that configures and tests your hardware when
you boot the system. The BIOS setup program includes menus for
configuring settings and enabling NI PXI-8115 controller features.
Most users do not need to use the BIOS setup program, as the NI PXI-8115
controller ships with default settings that work well for most configurations.
Caution Changing BIOS settings may lead to incorrect controller behavior and possibly
an unbootable controller. If this happens, follow the instructions for restoring default
settings in the System CMOS
absolutely certain what it does.

Accessing BIOS Setup Utility

Complete the following steps to start the BIOS setup program.
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Use the following keys to navigate through the BIOS setup program:
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Power off the chassis.
Loosen the 4 bracket-retaining screws in the front panel.
Press the injector/ejector handle down.
section. In general, do not change a setting unless you are
Power on or reboot your NI PXI-8115 controller.
When the message
Press <DEL> to enter setup
the <Delete> key. The setup program loads after a short delay.
The Main menu is displayed when you first enter the BIOS setup
program.
Left Arrow, Right Arrow—Use these keys to move between the
different setup menus. If you are in a submenu, these keys have no
effect, and you must press <Esc> to leave the submenu first. (To use
the arrows on the numeric keypad, you must turn off Num Lock.)
Up Arrow, Down Arrow—Use these keys to move between the
options within a setup menu. (To use the arrows on the numeric
keypad, you must turn off Num Lock.)
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appears, press
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