National Instruments NI PXI-8104 - Manual (Page 44)

Chapter 4 Common Configuration Questions
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What if I don’t have a Y-splitter cable? Can I still use a mouse and
keyboard?
If you do not have a Y-splitter cable, plug a USB keyboard into any USB
connector. You can also plug a USB mouse into any USB connector.
How do I connect a standard 25-pin LPT cable to the
NI PXI-8104?
The NI PXI-8104 uses a type C LPT connector. Most parallel port
devices use a type A connector. To use a device with a standard type A
LPT connector, you need to use a type C-to-type-A LPT adapter. Parallel
port adapter cables, part number 777169-01, are available through the
online catalog at
ni.com/products .
How do I connect a VGA monitor to the NI PXI-8104?
A VGA-to-DVI-I adapter (part number 762559-01) is included with your
kit. You can use this adapter to connect a VGA monitor to the DVI-I port.
Software Driver Installation
How do I install or reinstall the video driver?
Refer to KnowledgeBase 3H3COSD8 at ni.com support .
How do I install or reinstall the Ethernet driver?
Refer to KnowledgeBase 3H3COSD8 at ni.com support .
How do I install software from a CD?
The compact size of the NI PXI-8104 does not allow for an integrated
CD-ROM drive. You have the following options:
• USB CD-ROM—You can install from a USB CD-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 XP supports the drive.
• Mapped network drive—You can use the Ethernet to connect to
another computer. If you share the CD-ROM drive on the other
computer, you can map the shared CD-ROM drive to a drive letter
on the NI PXI-8104.