National Instruments NI 8352 Hard Drive Recovery, Installing an OS, Cleaning

Chapter 2 Installation and BIOS Setup
NI 8352/8353 User Manual 2-28 ni.com
Hard Drive Recovery
The NI 8352/8353 includes two methods of restoring the original factory
condition of your hard drive. Hard drive-based recovery stores a factory
backup on a separate part of your hard drive, allowing you to restore your
controller without additional media. The NI 8352/8353 also ships with an
OS Recovery CD that allows you to reinstall your operating system onto
your hard drive via an external CD-ROM. For more information about
these tools, refer to KnowledgeBase 2ZKC02OK at ni.com/support.
Note Recovering the OS erases the contents of your hard disk. Back up any files you want
to keep.
Installing an OS
The NI 8352/8353 includes a preinstalled OS. In some cases, you may want
to reinstall the OS or install a different OS from the integrated CD-ROM
drive. To install from the CD-ROM drive, you must change the boot
device; refer to the Boot Priority Order/Excluded from Boot Orders section
for more information.
Cleaning
Caution Always disconnect the AC power cable before cleaning or servicing the chassis.
Exterior Cleaning
Cautions Avoid getting moisture inside the chassis during exterior cleaning, especially
through the top vents.
Do not wash the front- or rear-panel connectors or switches. Cover these components while
cleaning the chassis.
Do not use harsh chemical cleaning agents; they may damage the chassis. Avoid chemicals
that contain benzene, toluene, xylene, acetone, or similar solvents.
Clean the exterior surfaces of the chassis with a dry lint-free cloth or a
soft-bristle brush. Do not use abrasive compounds on any part of the
chassis.