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Chapter 4 Common Configuration Questions
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• An external USB mass storage device such as a USB hard drive,
USB memory stick, or CD-ROM
• An external USB floppy drive
• Most PCI-based boards that provide an Option ROM
Note There are some limitations when booting from a USB device. Windows XP
can be installed from a USB CD-ROM, but earlier versions of Windows cannot.
The NI 3100/3110 BIOS configures the USB devices so that they will work in a DOS
environment.
Cables and Connections
How do I plug both a PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard into the
controller?
The NI 3100/3110 has no PS/2 connector, and you need to use a USB
Y-splitter cable as shown in Figure 4-1, or a similar device, to connect
both a PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard. National Instruments
part number 778713-01 is such a cable and is available through the online
catalog at
ni.com/products.
Figure 4-1. Y-Splitter Cable
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 VGA monitor to the NI 3100/3110?
A VGA-to-DVI-I adapter (replacement part number 762559-01) is
included with your kit. You can use this adapter to connect a VGA monitor
to the DVI-I port.