User manual

Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration
NI 3100/3110 User Manual 2-12 ni.com
14. Reattach the bottom plate to the chassis by with the eight retaining
screws. Tighten the eight screws to 0.55 N · m (4.9 lb · in.) of torque.
15. Place the NI 3100/3110 right side up.
Installing an Operating System
NI 3100/3110 controllers include a preinstalled operating system. In some
cases, you may want to install a different operating system. When doing so,
consider the following guidelines.
Installing from a CD-ROM
The NI 3100/3110 supports installing Windows Vista/XP from a
USB CD-ROM. However, many other operating systems do not
support installation from a USB CD-ROM. For example, Windows 2000
aborts during the install process, because it does not include drivers for a
USB CD-ROM device.
CompactFlash
This section describes how to install and remove CompactFlash modules.
Installing a CompactFlash Card
Follow these steps to install a CompactFlash card:
1. Remove the locking screw and raise the CompactFlash slot cover door.
2. Hold the card so the top side is facing up.
3. Insert the card until it is completely seated in its connector. (The
ejector button protrudes from the unit when the CompactFlash card
is correctly seated.)
Note If you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. Check the card
orientation and try again.
4. Lower the cover door and replace the locking screw. This cover
prevents inadvertent CompactFlash card ejection.
When running windows, the NI 3100/3110 automatically recognizes
IDE-based CompactFlash memory cards and allocates them a drive letter.
The CompactFlash card may need to be formatted FAT32 before the
drive can be accessed. The unit may need powering off and on for the
CompactFlash Card to be visible to the operating system.