• The internal drive.
• A network PXE server on the same subnet.
• An external USB mass storage device such as a USB hard drive, USB CD/DVD-ROM, or
USB flash drive.
• Most PCI or PCI Express-based devices that provide an Option ROM.
How do I configure the controller to boot from these devices?
You can configure the controller to permanently or temporarily change the boot order.
There are three methods.
• Enter Setup and select the Boot menu. You will see a list of all bootable devices, ordered
by device type. You can set the boot order using <+> and <->. Set the order by device
type and set the order for the devices listed within the device type.
• To boot from a different device without changing the boot order in the BIOS, enter Setup
and select the Save & Exit menu. In the Boot Override section, select your desired boot
entry.
• To boot from a different device without changing the boot order in the BIOS, press
<F10> continuously while booting. After 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.
Cables and Connections
How do I connect a VGA monitor to the PXIe-8881?
You can use a DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter (part number 782271-01) available from NI to
connect a VGA monitor to a DisplayPort connector.
Software Driver Installation
How do I install or reinstall the video driver?
Refer to What Peripheral Drivers Should I Use with My PXI or VXI Controller? at ni.com/
support.
How do I install or reinstall the Ethernet driver?
Refer to What Peripheral Drivers Should I Use with My PXI or VXI Controller? at ni.com/
support.
How do I install software from a CD?
The compact size of the PXIe-8881 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.
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