
Chapter2 Installationand Configuration
NI8171 Series User Manu al 2-10 ni.com
System CMOSThe NI8171 series contains a backed-up memory used to store BIOS
configuration information.
Toclear the CMOS contents:
1. Turnoff power.
2. Removethe controller from the chassis.
3. Movethe jumper on J1 from pins 1-2 to pins 2-3 as shown in
Figure 2-2.
4. Wait1 second. Move the jumper back to pins 1-2.
5. Reinstallthe controller in the chassis.
Caution Do not leavethe jumper on pins 2-3. Doing so decreases battery life.
Figure 2-2. Clearingthe CMOS Contents
1 NormalOperation(Default) 2 ClearCMOSContents 3Pin1
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