Chapter 4 Common Configuration Questions
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778713-02 is such a cable and is available through the online catalog at
ni.com/products.
Figure 4-1. Y-Splitter Cable
What if I don’t have a Y-splitter cable? Can I still use a mouse and
keyboard?
If you do not have a Y-splitter cable, plug a USB keyboard into any USB
connector. You can also plug a USB mouse into any USB connector.
How do I connect a standard 25-pin LPT cable to the NIPXIe-8130?
The NI PXIe-8130 uses a type C LPT connector. Most parallel port
devicesuse a type A connector. To use a device with a standard type A
LPT connector, you need to use a type C-to-type A LPT adapter. Parallel
port adapter cables, part number 777169-01, are available through the
online catalog at ni.com/products.
Software Driver Installation
How do I install or reinstall the video driver?
Refer to KnowledgeBase 3H3COSD8, What Peripheral Drivers Should I
Use with My PXI or VXI Controller?, at ni.com/support.
How do I install or reinstall the Ethernet driver?
Refer to KnowledgeBase 3H3COSD8, What Peripheral Drivers Should I
Use with My PXI or VXI Controller?, at ni.com/support.