National Instruments NI VXIpc-882 - Manual (Page 79)

Chapter 6 Common Questions and Troubleshooting
NI VXIpc-882 User Manual 6-6 ni.com
Caution The ExpressCard/34 interface is ESD sensitive. An electrostatic shock on the
ExpressCard/34 module while it is inserted may cause the controller to lock-up or reboot.
Removing an ExpressCard/34
To remove the ExpressCard/34 module push in the module and then release
to eject the card. Slide the card out of the slot.
Caution To avoid data loss and other potential issues, stop communication with your
ExpressCard/34 device before removing it from the NI VXIpc-882. In Windows, use the
Safely Remove Hardware tool to safely stop the ExpressCard/34.
Cables, Optional Hardware, and Main Power Fuse
How do I connect a standard 25-pin LPT cable to the NI VXIpc-882?
The NI VXIpc-882 uses a type C LPT connector. Most parallel port devices
use 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. To order
the adapter, refer to the online catalog at
ni.com .
My NI VXIpc-882 does not have an internal floppy drive. Is there a way
to use an external drive?
Yes. The NI VXIpc-882 controller supports and can boot from USB floppy
drives.
The LPT port on the NI VXIpc-882 can also be configured through the
BIOS setup for floppy signals instead of LPT signals. Refer to Chapter 5,
I/O Information , for the floppy drive pinout.
I did not purchase a bootable USB DVD/CD-ROM or USB floppy with
my NI VXIpc-882 controller. How can I obtain one?
Contact National Instruments to purchase these devices.
How do I upgrade system memory?
You can change the amount of installed RAM on the NI VXIpc-882 by
upgrading the SO-DIMM. Refer to the
Installing and Upgrading RAM
section of Chapter 2, Installation , or ni.com/support for more
information about supported SO-DIMMs and installation instructions.