Booting Into the LabVIEW Real-Time Module

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Updated2023-08-04
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How to boot into LabVIEW Real-Time Module depends on the mode and the type of system you have.

Boot Modes

You can boot into LabVIEW Real-Time using the modes described in the following table.

Boot Mode	Description
Normal Boot Mode	Booting into this mode makes the RT target fully operational. This is the default boot mode.
IP Reset	Booting into this mode clears all the IP configuration information, as well as the system configuration password. You can use IP Reset to recover from misconfigured IP settings or a forgotten password.
Startup Application Disabled	Booting into this mode prevents a LabVIEW startup application from running on the RT target, even if one is present. You can use Startup Application Disabled mode to recover from a startup application which takes over the CPU and prevents connections to the target.
Safe Mode	Booting into this mode bypasses the normal boot programs on the RT target. Instead, it boots only essential services required for updating the RT target's configuration and installing software. Safe mode is useful if the software on the RT target becomes corrupted, as it bypasses the corrupted software. You can then use MAX to reinstall the software.
Uninstall Mode	Booting into this mode removes the LabVIEW Real-Time-related software from the RT target. You can use Uninstall Mode if the software on the RT target becomes corrupted, as this mode removes the corrupted software. You can use MAX to reinstall your software. This mode is valid only for RT targets with floppy drives.

Types of Systems

Booting the RT target into the LabVIEW Real-Time Module depends on the type of RT target you have.

Common ways to boot into LabVIEW Real-Time Module include using a floppy disk, a USB drive, DIP switches, and setting the Safe Mode boot option in the BIOS. Refer to your hardware documentation for more detailed information on how to boot your system into LabVIEW Real-Time Module. Refer to the Desktop PC Utility USB Drive topic for information on creating USB drives, if appropriate for your system.

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Booting Into the LabVIEW Real-Time Module

Boot Modes

Types of Systems