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PXIe-8840 User Manual
How do I connect a VGA monitor to the PXIe-8840?
A DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter (part number 782271-01) is included with your kit. You can use
this adapter to connect a VGA monitor to a DisplayPort connector.
How do I connect two monitors to the PXIe-8840?
The PXIe-8840 offers two DisplayPort connectors that can each be connected to separate
monitors for dual monitor support.
Software Driver Installation
How do I install or reinstall the video driver?
The driver is in the c:\images\drivers directory and on the OS recovery DVD included
with your controller.
How do I install or reinstall the Ethernet driver?
The driver is in the c:\images\drivers directory and on the OS recovery DVD included
with your controller.
How do I install or reinstall the GPIB driver?
The NI-488.2 driver for your GPIB port is installed by default when your controller is first
shipped from the factory. To change the default installed driver, complete the following steps:
1. Download the latest GPIB driver from
ni.com/downloads.
2. Install the driver and verify that the driver has properly detected the GPIB driver in the
Device Manager. If you need more assistance, refer to
ni.com/support/install.
How do I install software from a CD?
The compact size of the PXIe-8840 does not allow for an integrated USB CD/DVD-ROM drive.
You have the following options:
• USB CD/DVD-ROM—You can install from a USB CD/DVD-ROM using a bootable
installation CD.
• SCSI CD-ROM—Other types of CD-ROM drives are available. Check with the vendor to
make sure Windows 7 supports the drive.
• Mapped network drive—You can use the Ethernet to connect to another computer. If you
share the USB CD/DVD-ROM drive on the other computer, you can map the shared USB
CD/DVD-ROM drive to a drive letter on the PXIe-8840.
A USB CD/DVD-ROM drive is available from National Instruments, part number 778492-01.
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