National Instruments VXI/VME 600 - Manual (Page 38)

Appendix B Common Questions
© National Instruments Corporation B-7 VXI/VMEpc 600 Series for Windows 95/NT
What must I do if I want to install the VXI/VMEpc-650 in a slot other
than the System Controller slot?
The VXI/VMEpc 600 Series automatically detects whether it is in the
System Controller slot (first slot) of a VXI/VMEbus mainframe. You do not
need to change jumper settings to install the VXI/VMEpc controller in a
different slot unless you have defeated the first slot detector (FSD) circuitry
by changing the appropriate jumper setting on the VXI/VMEpc.
Remember that devices in all other slots must not be manually configured
as system controller; they should be configured either for automatic
detection or manual non-System Controller.
Refer to Chapter 3, Configuration and Installation, in the VXI/VMEpc 600
Series User Manual for information on enabling and defeating the FSD
circuitry.
How do I check the configuration of the memory, floppy drive, hard
drive, time/date, and so on?
You can view these parameters in the BIOS setup. To enter the BIOS setup,
reboot the VXI/VMEpc controller and press the <DEL> key during the
memory tests. Refer to Chapter 4, BIOS, in the VXI/VMEpc 600 Series
User Manual for more information.
Can I upgrade my VXI/VMEpc 600 Series?
You can upgrade the CPU to 233 MHz if you have the 166 MHz model.
Contact National Instruments for information.
Can I use the internal IDE drive and an external SCSI hard drive at
the same time?
Yes, but you can only boot from the internal IDE drive in this configuration.
My CMOS is corrupted. How do I set it back to default?
1. Enter the BIOS setup program as described in Chapter 4, BIOS, in
your VXI/VMEpc 600 Series User Manual.
2. Select Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings.
3. Answer Y (Yes) to the verification prompt.
4. Select Save Settings and Exit.