Chapter2 Installationand Configuration
©NationalInstruments Corporation 2-3 NI8171 Series User Manual

How to Remove the Controller from the PXI Chassis

TheNI 8171 series controllers are designed for easy handling. To remove
the unit from the PXI chassis:
1. Turnoff power.
2. Removethe bracket-retaining screws in the front panel.
3. Pressth e injector/ejector handle down.
4. Slidethe unit out of the chassis.
BIOS Setup
You can change the NI 8171 series configuration settings in the BIOS
setup.The BIOS is the low-level interface between the hardware and PC
softwarethat configures and tests your hardware when you boot the system.
The BIOS setup program includes menus for configuring settings and
enabling NI 8171 series controller features.
Most usersdo no tneed to use the BIOS setup program, as the NI 8171
series controller ships with default settings that work well for most
configurations.
Caution Changing BIOSsettings 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 section. In general, do not change a setting unless you are
absolutely certain what it does.

Entering BIOS Setup

To start the BIOS setup utility:
1. Turnon or reboot your NI 8171 series controller.
2. Whenthe message Press<DEL> to enter SETUP appears, press
<Delete>or <Del> on the numeric keypad. The message Entering
Setup… appears, and the setup program is loaded after a short delay.
3. Whenyou first enter the BIOS setup program, it displays the Main
menu.
Use the followingkeys to navigate through the BIOS setup:
•Left Arrow,Right Arrow—Use these keys to move between the
differentsetup menus. If you are in a submenu, these keys have no
effect,and you need to press <Esc> to leave the submenu first. (To use
the arrowson the numeric keypad, you must turn off Num Lock.)