Chapter 4 Common Configuration Questions
NI PXI-8108 User Manual 4-4 ni.com
How do I install software from a CD?
The compact size of the NI PXI-8108 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-8108.
Upgrade Information
How do I upgrade system memory?
You can change the amount of installed RAM on the NI PXI-8108 by
upgrading the DDR2 SO-DIMM.
To upgrade the RAM, remove the NI PXI-8108 from the PXI chassis.
National Instruments offers the following types of SO-DIMMs for use with
the NI PXI-8108 controller.
• PC2-6400 1 GB, 128 MB × 64, 1.18 in. max
• PC2-6400 2 GB, 256 MB × 64, 1.18 in. max
Note National Instruments has conducted thermal testing as well as mechanical shock and
vibration testing, and has verified that the DDR2 SO-DIMMs we sell work with the
NI PXI-8108. We recommend you purchase your DDR2 SO-DIMM modules from
National Instruments. Other off-the-shelf DDR2 SO-DIMM modules are not guaranteed to
work properly.
