Verifying the Installation in Hardware Configuration Utility

NI recommends using Hardware Configuration Utility to perform and to validate initial hardware configuration.

  1. Open Hardware Configuration Utility.
    The PXIe-5108 appears in the system pane automatically.
  2. Record the name that Hardware Configuration Utility assigns to the PXIe-5108 or provide a custom name.
    Use this name when programming the PXIe-5108.
  3. Validate that your instrument is installed correctly: select the PXIe-5108 module in the system pane, expand the Troubleshooting area of the configuration pane, and click Self-test.
    Hardware Configuration Utility reports when it has validated the hardware setup.

What Should I Do If the PXIe-5108 Does Not Appear in Hardware Configuration Utility?

Check if you must refresh the connection between the hardware and the software in Hardware Configuration Utility.

  1. Click the refresh button ().
  2. If the PXIe-5108 is still not listed, complete the following steps.
    1. Power off the system.
    2. Ensure that all hardware is correctly installed.
    3. Restart the system.
  3. Right-click the Start button and select Device Manager.
  4. Depending on your controller type, verify the Device Manager settings.
    Controller typeDescription
    PXI controller
    1. Verify that a National Instruments entry appears in the system device list.
    2. If error conditions appear in the list, right-click the module you are using in the Device Manager and select Update Driver.
    MXI controller
    1. Right-click PCI-to-PCI Bridge and select Properties.
    2. Verify that you enabled the bridge.
    3. Verify that no error conditions appear.
    If error conditions persist, reinstall the driver.
  5. Restart your computer.

What Should I Do If the PXIe-5108 Fails the Self-Test in Hardware Configuration Utility?

  1. Reset the PXIe-5108 through Hardware Configuration Utility and then perform the self-test again.
  2. Restart the system, and then perform the self-test again.
  3. Power off the chassis.
  4. Reinstall the failed module in a different slot.
  5. Power on the chassis.
  6. Perform the self-test again.
    Note If the module fails the self-test again, contact NI or visit ni.com/support for further troubleshooting information.