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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-8108?

The NI PXI-8108 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-8108?

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 or reinstall the GPIB driver?

The NI-488.2 driver for your GPIB port is installed by default when your
controller is first shipped from the factory. To change the default installed
driver, complete the following steps:

1.

Download the latest GPIB driver from

ni.com/downloads

.

2.

Install the driver and verify that the driver has properly detected the
GPIB driver in the Device Manager. If you need more assistance, refer
to

ni.com/support/install

.

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