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Common Configuration
Questions
This chapter answers common configuration questions you may have when using an PXIe-8840
embedded controller.
General Questions
What do the LEDs on the PXIe-8840 front panel mean?
Refer to the LED status descriptions in the Front Panel Features section of Chapter 3,
I/0 Information.
After shutting down my PXIe-8840 controller, the Ethernet LEDs continue to blink. Is it
safe to remove my controller or disconnect power?
The PXIe-8840 controller Ethernet device remains powered even after shutdown to support the
Wake On LAN feature. It is safe to remove your controller or disconnect power.
Note The Wake On LAN feature is only supported by Ethernet Port 1.
How do I check the configuration of the memory, hard drive, time/date, and so on?
You can view these parameters in the BIOS setup. To enter the BIOS setup, reboot the
PXIe-8840 and press <Delete> during the memory tests. Refer to the Accessing BIOS Setup
Utility section of Chapter 2, Installation and Configuration, for more information.
Can I use the internal Serial ATA drive and an external hard drive at the same time?
Yes. Refer to the Accessing BIOS Setup Utility section of Chapter 2, Installation and
Configuration, for more information.
Boot Options
What devices can I boot from?
The PXIe-8840 can boot from the following devices:
• The internal Serial ATA hard drive
• An external SCSI hard drive or CD/DVD-ROM if an SCSI adapter, such as the PXI-8214,
is used
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