Installing or Reinstalling Driver Software

Learn how to install or reinstall driver software on the PXIe-8861.

How do I install software from a CD?

The compact size of the PXIe-8861 does not allow for an integrated USB CD/DVD-ROM drive. Install software by way of one of the following options.

  • USB CD/DVD-ROM—You can install from a USB CD/DVD-ROM using a bootable installation CD.
  • Mapped network drive—You can use the Ethernet to connect to another computer. If you share the USB CD/DVD-ROM drive on the other computer, you can map the shared USB CD/DVD-ROM drive to a drive letter on the PXIe-8861.

    • NI offers a USB CD/DVD-ROM drive (part number 778492-01).

    How do I install or reinstall the video or Ethernet driver?

    Install or reinstall updated peripheral drivers by visiting ni.com/downloads and searching for PXIe-8861. Download and install the firmware and additional drivers.