National Instruments PXI Series User Manual

Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration
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The Advanced menu includes the following settings and submenus:
• SATA Configuration—Use this setting to access the SATA
Configuration submenu. Refer to the SATA Configuration Submenu
section for more information.
• CPU Configuration—Use this setting to access the CPU
Configuration submenu. Refer to the CPU Configuration Submenu
section for more information.
• Video Configuration—Use this setting to access the Video
Configuration submenu. Refer to the Video Configuration Submenu
section for more information.
• Clock Generator Configuration—Use this setting to access the
Clock Generator Configuration submenu. Refer to the Clock
Generator Configuration Submenu section for more information.
• ExpressCard Configuration—Use this setting to access the
ExpressCard Configuration submenu. Refer to the ExpressCard
Configuration Submenu section for more information.
• USB Configuration—Use this setting to access the USB
Configuration submenu. Refer to the USB Configuration Submenu
section for more information.
• Serial/Parallel Port Configuration—Use this setting to access
the Serial/Parallel Port Configuration submenu. Refer to the
Serial/Parallel Port Configuration Submenu section for more
information.
SATA Configuration Submenu
Use this submenu to apply alternate settings to the hard disk drive (HDD)
interfaces. Normally, you do not need to modify these settings, as the
factory default settings provide the most compatible and optimal
configuration possible.
• SATA Controller—This setting specifies whether or not the onboard
SATA controller is enabled or disabled. The default value is Enabled.
– SATA Mode Selection—This setting determines whether AHCI
mode is enabled or disabled for the SATA port. Some operating
systems, such as Windows 2000, do not support AHCI mode. You
can use this setting to disable AHCI mode and enable IDE mode
so that non-compatible OSes function correctly. The default value
is AHCI.
• Internal Drive (SATA)—This item displays the onboard SATA drive
detected in the system.

National Instruments PXI Series Specifications

General

Form Factor	PXI
Slot Count	4, 8, 18 slots
Cooling	Forced air
Compatibility	PXI modules
Operating Temperature	0 °C to 55 °C
Relative Humidity	10% to 90%, non-condensing
Dimensions	Varies depending on the specific chassis model
Weight	Varies depending on the specific chassis model