There are two ways to configure the controller to boot from these devices:
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Enter the BIOS setup by rebooting the controller and pressing <Delete>
during the memory tests. Select the Boot menu. You will see a list of all
bootable devices, ordered by device type. You can set the boot order by
altering the 1st Boot Device, 2nd Boot Device, and 3rd Boot Device
settings.
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To boot from a dierent device without permanently changing the boot
order, press <F10> during POST. Aer the BIOS completes the POST and just
before the controller boots the OS, the Boot menu is displayed. You can select
the device type you want to boot from.
Hard Drive Recovery
You can recover the PXIe-8822/42/62 system using NI external recovery media (part
number 787269-xx) or Windows Recovery tools.
Note Recovering the OS erases the contents of your hard disk. Back up
any files you want to keep.
Common Conguration Questions
This section answers common configuration questions you may have when using a
PXIe-8822/42/62 embedded controller.
What do the LEDs on the front panel mean?
Refer to the LED status descriptions in the Front Panel Features section.
How do I check the conguration of the memory, storage
drive, time/date, and so on?
You can view these parameters in the BIOS setup utility. Complete the following
steps to enter the BIOS setup:
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