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PXI
NI PXI-8104 User Manual
NI PXI-8104 User Manual
December 2007
372411A-01
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Important Information Warranty The NI PXI-8104 is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment, as evidenced by receipts or other documentation. National Instruments will, at its option, repair or replace equipment that proves to be defective during the warranty period. This warranty includes parts and labor. The media on which you receive National Instruments software are warranted not to fail to execute programming instructions,
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Compliance Compliance with FCC/Canada Radio Frequency Interference Regulations Determining FCC Class The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has rules to protect wireless communications from interference. The FCC places digital electronics into two classes. These classes are known as Class A (for use in industrial-commercial locations only) or Class B (for use in residential or commercial locations). All National Instruments (NI) products are FCC Class A products. Depending on where it
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Contents About This Manual How to Use the Documentation Set...............................................................................vii Conventions ...................................................................................................................vii Related Documentation..................................................................................................viii Chapter 1 Introduction Benefits of PXI ................................................................
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Contents Chapter 3 I/O Information Front Panel Connectors ................................................................................................. 3-1 Front Panel.....................................................................................................................3-2 DVI-I............................................................................................................... 3-3 COM1...................................................................................
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About This Manual This manual contains detailed instructions for installing and configuring your National Instruments NI PXI-8104 embedded controller kit. How to Use the Documentation Set Begin by reading the NI PXI-8104 Installation Guide, a brief quick-start guide that describes how to install and get started with your controller. This manual, the NI PXI-8104 User Manual, contains more details about changing the installation or configuration from the defaults and using the hardware. Conven
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About This Manual monospace bold Bold text in this font denotes the messages and responses that the computer automatically prints to the screen. This font also emphasizes lines of code that are different from the other examples. Related Documentation The following documents contain information you may find helpful as you read this manual: � PICMG 2.0 R3.0 CompactPCI Specification, PCI Industrial Computers Manufacturers Group � IEEE Standard P1284.1-1997 (C/MM) Standard for Information Techn
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1 Introduction Benefits of PXI The PXI (PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation) industry standard, an open specification governed by the PXI Systems Alliance (PXISA), defines a compact modular PC platform for test, measurement, and control systems. PXI leverages the PCI bus, which is the de facto standard for today’s desktop computer software and hardware designs. As a result, PXI users receive all the benefits of PCI within an architecture that supports mechanical, electrical, and software fe
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Chapter 1 Introduction NI PXI-8104 Description The NI PXI-8104 PXI/CompactPCI embedded computer is a high-performance PXI/CompactPCI system controller. The NI PXI-8104 controller integrates standard I/O features in a single unit by using state-of-the-art packaging. Combining an NI PXI-8104 embedded controller with a PXI-compatible chassis, such as the NI PXI-1042, results in a fully PC-compatible computer in a compact, rugged package. Note The NI PXI-8104 controller will not function in the
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Chapter 1 Introduction Socket 479 CPU CHIPSET SO-DIMM Graphics DVI-I DDR2 SDRAM Memory DUAL CH Connector PC2-5300 Controller Hub Gigabit DMI Ethernet Flash ROM PXI CHIPSET Connector 4 Hi-Speed I/O USB PCI Bus Controller Connectors PXI Hub Triggers ATA 100 IDE Interface LPC Bus SATA SMB to PXI Trigger LPT 1 Super I/O Watchdog Timer COM 1 SMB Figure 1-1. NI PXI-8104 Block Diagram The NI PXI-8104 consists of the following logic blocks on the CPU module and the I/O module. The CPU module has
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Chapter 1 Introduction � The Chipset 945GMCH (Graphics and Memory Controller Hub) connects to the CPU, DDR2 SDRAM, and DVI-I video. � The SMB to PXI Trigger provides a routable connection of the PXI triggers to/from the SMB on the front panel. � The Watchdog Timer block consists of a watchdog timer that can reset the controller or generate a trigger. � The Chipset ICH7M connects to the PCI, USB, IDE, SATA, and LPC buses. � The USB Connectors are connected to the ICH7M chipset. � The PXI Conn
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Chapter 1 Introduction LabVIEW is a powerful and easy-to-use graphical programming environment you can use to acquire data from thousands of different instruments including USB, IEEE 488.2, VXI, serial, PLCs, and plug-in boards. LabVIEW helps you convert acquired data into meaningful results using powerful data analysis routines. Add-on tools provide additional specialized functionality. For more information visit ni.com/labview and ni.com/toolkits. If you prefer to use Microsoft’s Visual
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Chapter 1 Introduction You can expand the timing and triggering functionality of your PXI system with PXI Timing and Synchronization products. These products provide precision clock sources, custom routing of triggers for multi-chassis synchronization, clock sharing, and more and are programmed with NI-Sync. For more information visit ni.com/pxi. NI-VISA is the National Instruments implementation of the VISA specification. VISA is a uniform API for communicating and controlling USB, Serial
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2 Installation and Configuration This chapter contains information about installing and configuring your NI PXI-8104 controller. Installing the NI PXI-8104 This section contains general installation instructions for the NI PXI-8104. Consult your PXI chassis user manual for specific instructions and warnings. 1. Plug in your chassis before installing the NI PXI-8104. The power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you install the module. (Make sure the power s
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Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration 1 1Protective Screw Cap (4X) Figure 2-1. Removing Protective Screw Caps 5. Make sure the injector/ejector handle is in its downward position. Align the NI PXI-8104 with the card guides on the top and bottom of the system controller slot. Caution Do not raise the injector/ejector handle as you insert the NI PXI-8104. The module will not insert properly unless the handle is in its downward position so that it does not interfere with the injector rail o
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Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration 10. Connect the keyboard and mouse to the appropriate connectors. If you are using a PS/2 keyboard and a PS/2 mouse, a Y-splitter adapter is available to connect both to a single USB connector. Refer to Figure 4-1, Y-Splitter Cable. 11. Connect the DVI monitor video cable to the DVI connector. If you are using a VGA monitor, use the DVI-to-VGA adapter included with your kit. 12. Connect devices to ports as required by your system configuration. 13. P
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Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration How to Remove the Controller from the PXI Chassis The NI PXI-8104 controller is designed for easy handling. To remove the unit from the PXI chassis, complete the following steps: 1. Power off the chassis. 2. Remove any cables that may be attached to the controller front panel. 3. Unscrew the bracket-retaining screws in the front panel. Refer to Figure 2-1 for the location of these screws. 4. Press the injector/ejector handle down. 5. Slide the unit out
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Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Use the following keys to navigate through the BIOS setup: � Left Arrow, Right Arrow—Use these keys to move between the different setup menus. If you are in a submenu, these keys have no effect, and you need to press to leave the submenu first. (To use the arrows on the numeric keypad, you must turn off Num Lock.) � Up Arrow, Down Arrow—Use these keys to move between the options within a setup menu. (To use the arrows on the numeric keypad, you
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Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration � IDE Channel 0 Master—These items display the IDE/ATA devices detected in the system. Normally, you do not need to modify these items. However, if an IDE/ATA device is not autodetected properly, you can specify it manually by pressing on an item. � System Information—This setting displays a screen containing important system information about the NI PXI-8104 controller. Advanced Setup Menu This menu contains BIOS settings that normally do not
