National Instruments RMC-8356 User Manual

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Contents
Chapter 1
Getting Started
Unpacking......................................................................................................................... 1-1
What You Need to Get Started ......................................................................................... 1-1
RMC-8356 Overview ....................................................................................................... 1-2
Key Features ..................................................................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Features .................................................................................................. 1-2
CPU .................................................................................................................. 1-2
Chipset .............................................................................................................. 1-2
Memory ............................................................................................................ 1-2
Slots .................................................................................................................. 1-3
Video ................................................................................................................ 1-3
HDD.................................................................................................................. 1-3
Onboard LAN ................................................................................................... 1-3
Onboard I/O...................................................................................................... 1-3
Power Supply.................................................................................................... 1-3
Fan .................................................................................................................... 1-3
Power Management Features............................................................................ 1-3
Front Panel LEDs ............................................................................................. 1-4
System Management......................................................................................... 1-4
RMC-8356 Description .................................................................................................... 1-4
Upgrade/Optional Equipment........................................................................................... 1-6
Memory Upgrades .................................................................................................... 1-6
National Instruments Software ......................................................................................... 1-6
Chapter 2
Installation and BIOS Setup
Safety Information............................................................................................................ 2-1
Chassis Cooling Considerations ....................................................................................... 2-2
Providing Adequate Clearance ................................................................................. 2-2
Installation ........................................................................................................................ 2-2
Connecting Safety Ground ............................................................................................... 2-3
Connecting to Power Source ............................................................................................ 2-3
BIOS Setup ....................................................................................................................... 2-3
Starting the Setup Utility .......................................................................................... 2-3
Main Setup........................................................................................................................ 2-4
System Date/System Time................................................................................ 2-4
BIOS Version ................................................................................................... 2-4
Build Date......................................................................................................... 2-4
Memory Information ................................................................................................ 2-4
Total Memory ................................................................................................... 2-4
Memory Speed.................................................................................................. 2-4

National Instruments RMC-8356 Specifications

General

Brand	National Instruments
Model	RMC-8356
Category	Controller
Language	English