Chapter 4 Common Configuration Questions
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Figure 4-2. Installing a DDR2 SO-DIMM in an NIPXI-8104 Controller
How do I flash a new BIOS?
You can download the new BIOS from ftp.ni.com/support/pxi/.
For more information, refer to KnowledgeBase 3H3COSD8.
Where do I get the latest software drivers?
The latest National Instruments software is available from ni.com/
downloads/. For peripheral drivers, refer to KnowledgeBase 3H3COSD8
at ni.com.
My NI PXI-8104 does not have an internal floppy drive. Is there a way
to use an external drive?
Yes. The NIPXI-8104 controller supports and can boot from USB floppy
drives. A USB floppy drive will not work with Windows NT4, but will
work with Windows 2000 or Windows XP. Refer to the Boot Options
section for more information.
A USB floppy drive is available from National Instruments, part number
778492-02.
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