Chapter4 CommonConfiguration Questions
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Figure4-2. Installinga SO-DIMM in an NI 8171 Series Controller
HowdoIflashanewBIOS?
Youneed to download the new BIOS from
ni.com/support/pxisupp.htm.To download the new BIOS, follow
the instructions on the Website.
Wheredo I get the latest software drivers?
Youcan download the latest drivers from
ni.com/support/pxisupp.htm.
My NI 8174 does not havean internal floppy drive. Is there a way to
use an externaldrive?
Yes.The NI 8171 series controllers support and can boot from USB floppy
drives.A USB floppy drive will not work with Windows NT4, but will
workwi th Windows2000. See the Boot Options section for more
information.
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