Chapter 4 Common Configuration Questions
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Upgrade Information
How do I upgrade system memory?
You can change the amount of installed RAM on the NI PXI-8183 by
upgrading the SO-DIMM.
To upgrade the RAM, remove the NI PXI-8183 from the PXI chassis.
Remove the old SO-DIMM module and install the new SO-DIMM in the
socket as shown in Figure4-3.
National Instruments offers the following types of SO-DIMMs for use with
the NI PXI-8183 controller.
• 256 MB, 32 MB × 64, 7.5 ns, 1.05 in. max
• 512 MB, 64 MB × 64, 7.5 ns, 1.05 in. max
Note National Instruments has tested and verified that the SO-DIMMs we sell work with
the NI PXI-8183. We recommend you purchase your SO-DIMM modules from National
Instruments. Other off-the-shelf SO-DIMM modules are not guaranteed to work properly.
Figure 4-3. Installing a SO-DIMM in an NI PXI-8183 Controller
1SO-DIMM Module 2SO-DIMM Socket
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