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Contents

About This Manual

How to Use the Documentation Set...............................................................................vii

Conventions ...................................................................................................................vii

Related Documentation..................................................................................................viii

Chapter 1
Introduction

NI 3100/3110 .................................................................................................................1-1

Description ......................................................................................................1-1

Functional Overview .......................................................................................1-1

NI 3100/3110 Functional Description...............................................1-1

National Instruments Software ......................................................................................1-4

Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration

Mounting the NI 3100/3110 ..........................................................................................2-1

Installing the NI 3100/3110 ...........................................................................................2-1

BIOS Setup ....................................................................................................................2-2

Entering BIOS Setup .......................................................................................2-3

Clearing System CMOS.................................................................................................2-3

Upgrading RAM ............................................................................................................2-6

Installing an Internal PCI or PCI Express Peripheral Module .......................................2-6

Installing an Operating System......................................................................................2-12

Installing from a CD-ROM .............................................................................2-12

CompactFlash ................................................................................................................2-12

Installing a CompactFlash Card ......................................................................2-12

Removing a CompactFlash Card.....................................................................2-13

Chapter 3
I/O Information

Front Panel Connectors..................................................................................................3-1

Front Panel.....................................................................................................................3-2

DVI-I ...............................................................................................................3-3

COM1 ..............................................................................................................3-5

Ethernet............................................................................................................3-6

Universal Serial Bus........................................................................................3-7

CompactFlash Slot...........................................................................................3-8

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MXI Express x1 .............................................................................................. 3-11

Audio............................................................................................................... 3-12

Power .............................................................................................................. 3-13

Front Panel Features ...................................................................................................... 3-14

Data Storage .................................................................................................................. 3-14

Chapter 4
Common Configuration Questions

General Questions ......................................................................................................... 4-1

Boot Options.................................................................................................................. 4-1

Cables and Connections ................................................................................................ 4-2

Software Driver Installation .......................................................................................... 4-3

Upgrade Information ..................................................................................................... 4-3

Chapter 5
Troubleshooting

Appendix A
Specifications

Appendix B
Technical Support and Professional Services

Glossary

Index

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About This Manual

This manual contains detailed instructions for installing and configuring
your National Instruments NI 3100/3110 industrial controller kit.

How to Use the Documentation Set

Begin by reading the NI 3100/3110 Installation Guide, a brief quick-start
guide that describes how to install and get started with your controller.

This manual, the NI 3100/3110 User Manual, contains more details about
changing the installation or configuration from the defaults and using the
hardware.

Conventions

The following conventions appear in this manual:

» The » symbol leads you through nested menu items and dialog box options

to a final action. The sequence File»Page Setup»Options directs you to
pull down the File menu, select the Page Setup item, and select Options
from the last dialog box.

This icon denotes a note, which alerts you to important information.

This icon denotes a caution, which advises you of precautions to take to
avoid injury, data loss, or a system crash.

bold Bold text denotes items that you must select or click in the software, such

as menu items and dialog box options. Bold text also denotes parameter
names.

italic Italic text denotes variables, emphasis, a cross-reference, or an introduction

to a key concept. Italic text also denotes text that is a placeholder for a word
or value that you must supply.

monospace Text in this font denotes text or characters that you should enter from the

keyboard, sections of code, programming examples, and syntax examples.
This font is also used for the proper names of disk drives, paths, directories,
programs, subprograms, subroutines, device names, functions, operations,
variables, filenames, and extensions.

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monospace bold Bold text in this font denotes the messages and responses that the computer

automatically prints to the screen. This font also emphasizes lines of code
that are different from the other examples.

Related Documentation

The following documents contain information you may find helpful as you
read this manual:

• PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 2.3, PCI Special Interest Group

• Serialized IRQ Support for PCI Systems Specification, Revision 6.0,
Compaq Computer et al.

• Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specification, Revision 2.0

• Digital Visual Interface (DVI) Specification, Revision 1.0

• PCI Express Base Specification, Revision 1.1, PCI Special Interest
Group

• CompactFlash Specification, Revision 4.1, CompactFlash Association

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Introduction

This chapter contains an overview of the NI 3100/3110 and related
National Instruments software.

NI 3100/3110

Description

The NI 3100/3110 is a high-performance, small, fanless embedded
computer designed for rugged industrial applications. The NI 3100 has an
Intel Celeron-M423 (1.06 GHz single-core processor), standard PC I/O,
and a 80 GB or larger hard drive. The NI-3110 has an Intel Core Duo
processor L2400 (1.66 GHz Core Duo processor), standard PC I/O, and
a 80 GB or larger hard drive. Both have a CompactFlash expansion slot.
Variants of the NI 3100/3110 for use with LabVIEW RT include a 1 GB
solid state hard drive (SSHD) instead of a regular hard drive.

Functional Overview

This section contains functional descriptions of each major logic block on
the NI 3100/3110 industrial controller.

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NI 3100/3110 Functional Description

The NI 3100/3110 is a complete modular PC in a small, rugged enclosure.
Figure 1-1 is a functional block diagram of the NI 3100/3110. Following
the diagram is a description of each logic block shown.

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Intel CPU

Socket 479

uBGA

Core Duo L4200 LV

Celeron-M423 ULV

Gigabit Ethernet

Intel 82573 NIC

Gigabit Ethernet

Intel 82573 NIC

MXI x1

Connector

Internal

PCIe x1 Slot

DVI-I Video
Connector

High-Definition

Audio

4 Hi-Speed

60 MBytes/s

USB 2.0 Ports

PCIe x1 (250 MBytes/s/dir)

Internal

PCIe Slot

Riser Module

(Supports PCI

or PCIe Card)

SDVO

PCI Bus

Chipset

Graphics

Memory

Controller

Hub

Chipset

I/O

Controller

Hub

Flash ROM

DMI

BIOS

ATA-100 IDE

Interface

Serial ATA

Interface

LPC Bus

SO-DIMM

DDR2 SDRAM

PC2-5300

CompactFlash

Optional 2.5 in.

Internal HDD

2.5 in. Internal
HDD

Super I/O

COM 1

RT Switches

and LEDs

Figure 1-1. NI 3100/3110 Block Diagram

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The NI 3100/3110 consists of the following logic blocks on the CPU and
I/O module:

• Intel CPU Socket-479 is the socket definition for the Intel Core Duo
processor L2400 or Intel single-core Celeron-M423.

• The SO-DIMM block consists of a single 64-bit DDR-2 667 SDRAM
socket that can hold up to 1 GB of memory.

• The 945GMCH (Graphics and Memory Controller Hub) connects the
CPU, DDR2 SDRAM, and DVI-I video.

• The ICH7M connects the PCI, PCI Express, USB, IDE, SATA, and
LPC buses.

• The high-speed USB 2.0 ports are connected to the ICH7M.

• The Super I/O block represents other peripherals supplied by the
NI 3100/3110, including the serial port, RT switches, and LEDs.

• The dual Gigabit Ethernet provides either 10, 100, or 1000 Mbit
Ethernet interfaces.

• The SATA block connects a Serial ATA hard drive to the ICH7M.

• The ATA-100 IDE block connects an internal ATA-compatible 2.5 in.
hard drive (optional). The IDE feature is built into the chipset. The
slave port on the IDE block is connected to the internal CompactFlash
slot to support the removable CompactFlash memory card.

• The high-definition audio block consists of a stereo line-level input
and a stereo line-level output using an AC-97-compliant CODEC.

• The MXI x1 external connector is a x1 cabled MXI Express connector
for external peripherals.

• The Internal PCIe x1 socket and Internal PCI socket support either one
half-length PCI expansion card or one half-length PCI Express
expansion card via a dedicated riser card (supplied).

• The Video section uses the Intel GMA-950 integrated graphics driver
to support dual monitors via a DVI-I connector.

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Chapter 1 Introduction

National Instruments Software

National Instruments has developed several software tools you can use with
the NI 3100/3110.

National Instruments hardware and software work together to help you
make the most of your system. The LabVIEW, Measurement Studio, and
LabWindows
with leading hardware drivers such as NI-DAQmx to provide exceptional
control of NI hardware. Instrument drivers are available at

devzone/idnet

variety of buses.

LabVIEW is a powerful and easy-to-use graphical programming
environment you can use to acquire data from thousands of different
instruments including USB, IEEE 488.2, VXI, serial, PLCs, and plug-in
boards. LabVIEW helps you convert acquired data into meaningful results
using powerful data analysis routines. Add-on tools provide additional
specialized functionality. For more information, visit

ni.com/toolkits.

and

If you prefer to use Microsoft Visual Basic, Visual C++, and Visual Studio
.NET for the core of your application, Measurement Studio adds tools for
measurement and automation to each language. For more information, visit

ni.com/mstudio.

™

/CVI™ application development environments combine

to simplify communication with instruments over a

ni.com/

ni.com/labview

LabWindows/CVI is an interactive ANSI C programming environment
designed for building virtual instrument applications. LabWindows/CVI
delivers a drag-and-drop editor for building user interfaces, a complete
ANSI C environment for building your test program logic, and a collection
of automated code generation tools, as well as utilities for building
automated test systems, monitoring applications, or laboratory
experiments. For more information, visit

ni.com/lwcvi.

NI-DAQmx provides an extensive library of functions, such as NI Signal
Express, that you can call from your application development environment
or interactive environment. These functions provide an intuitive API for
National Instruments multifunction DAQ products. Features available
include analog input (A/D conversion), buffered data acquisition
(high-speed A/D conversion), analog output (D/A conversion), waveform
generation, digital I/O, counter/timer operations, SCXI signal conditioning,
RTSI or PXI synchronization, self-calibration, messaging, and acquiring
data to extended memory. For more information, visit

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ni.com/daq.

Chapter 1 Introduction

National Instruments Modular Instruments use specialized drivers suited to
each product’s specialization. Express VIs provide customized, interactive
programming of instruments in a single interface, and soft front panels
provide an interface for testing the functionality of each instrument with
no programming required. NI Switches, DMMs, High-Speed DIO,
High-Speed Digitizers, and Sources each have customized drivers for
high-end modular instrumentation systems. RF applications leverage
two drivers, NI-RFSG and NI-RFSA, and Dynamic Signal Acquisition is
available through NI-DAQmx. For more information, visit

modularinstruments

.

ni.com/

NI-VISA is the National Instruments implementation of the VISA
specification. VISA is a uniform API for communicating and controlling
USB, Serial, GPIB, PXI, VXI, and various other types of instruments. This
API aids in the creation of portable applications and instrument drivers. For
information about writing your own PXI instrument driver with NI-VISA,
refer to the NI-VISA Getting Started Manual and the
the NI-VISA directory. For more information, visit

readme.txt file in

ni.com/visa.

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Installation and Configuration

This chapter contains information about installing and configuring your
NI 3100/3110 controller.

Mounting the NI 3100/3110

This section contains mounting and installation requirements.

Before mounting the controller, record the serial number and Ethernet Mac
address from the bottom plate, as you cannot read these after you mount the
controller.

You can mount the controller in any orientation to any material. Do not
mount the controller upside down (cooling fins facing down), as this
may affect the thermal performance. Measure the ambient temperature

50.8 mm (2 in.) from the front of the controller.

Caution Your installation must meet the following requirements for space and cabling

clearance:

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• Allow 152.4 mm (6 in.) on the sides and top of the controller for air circulation.

• Allow 101.6 mm (4 in.) in front of the controller for cable clearance for common
connectors, such as DVI and serial. Verify the cable clearance requirements for any
PCI or PCI Express card installed.

Installing the NI 3100/3110

This section contains general installation instructions for the NI 3100/3110.

Cautions Be sure the NI 3100/3110 is powered down and the AC input to the external

power supply is disconnected before connecting or disconnecting any connectors. The
computer boots and runs as soon as power is applied; there is no on/off switch.

Also, ground the unit to minimize the possibility of static electricity damage and ground
yourself with antistatic straps or work in an antistatic approved area when inserting or
removing an internal PCI or PCI Express peripheral card.

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Follow these steps to install the NI 3100/3110:

1. Connect a USB keyboard and USB mouse to any spare USB port, or
use a USB to PS/2 adapter (not supplied) to connect a PS/2 keyboard
and mouse to a single USB port.

2. Connect a DVI monitor to the DVI connector, or use the DVI splitter
cable (supplied) to connect dual monitors. In dual monitor mode, one
monitor must support a DVI-D interface and the other must support
a VGA analog interface for dual independent displays. You must
connect the monitor(s) before powering on the system.

3. Connect devices to other ports as your system configuration requires.

4. If you will use the internal expansion slot, refer to the Installing an

Internal PCI or PCI Express Peripheral Module section later in this

chapter.

5. Connect a 10–30 V, 60 W minimum external DC power supply. Note
the connector polarity. There is a separate input for chassis ground,
which you can connect to a suitable earth, depending on your
application. The input is reverse polarity protected, so if the unit
does not power up, be sure you have the correct polarity for the
external DC supply.

6. Power on the display(s).

7. Apply AC power to the external DC power supply. There is no power
switch.

8. Verify that the controller boots. If the controller does not boot, refer to
the What if the NI 3100/3110 does not boot? section of Chapter 5,

Troubleshooting.

BIOS Setup

You can change the NI 3100/3110 configuration settings in the BIOS setup.
The BIOS is the low-level interface between the hardware and PC software
that configures and tests your hardware when you boot the system. The
BIOS setup program includes menus for configuring settings and enabling
NI 3100/3110 controller features.

Most users do not need to use the BIOS setup program, as the NI 3100/3110
controller ships with default settings that work well for most
configurations.

Caution Changing settings in this menu may result in an unstable or unbootable system.

If this happens, follow the instructions for restoring default settings in the Clearing System

CMOS section. In general, do not change a setting unless you are absolutely certain what

it does and National Instruments directs you to do so.

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Entering BIOS Setup

Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration

To start the BIOS setup utility, complete the following steps:

1. Power on or reboot your NI 3100/3110.

2. When the message
<Delete>. The message
the BIOS setup program is entered.

3. When you first enter the BIOS program, it displays the Main menu.

Use the following keys to navigate through the BIOS setup:

• Left, right, up, and down arrows—Use these keys to move between
different setup menus. Press <Esc> to exit a submenu. Be sure number
lock is off to use the numeric keypad arrows.

• <Enter>—Use this key either to complete a submenu or display all
available settings for a highlighted configuration option.

• <Esc>—Use this key to return to a parent menu of a submenu or cancel
an outstanding selection. At the main menu, use this key to exit the
BIOS setup.

• <+> and <–>—Use these keys to cycle between all available settings.

• <Tab>—Use this key to select time and date fields. When entering
time and date information, you can also use the number keys to enter
the time and date directly.

Press <DEL> to enter SETUP appears, press

Entering Setup appears briefly, and then

Clearing System CMOS

The NI 3100/3110 contains a battery-backed memory for storing BIOS
configuration information.

Follow these steps to clear the CMOS contents:

1. Shut down and remove power from the NI 3100/3110.

2. Turn the NI 3100/3110 upside down (with the heatsink facing
downward).

3. Remove the bottom plate from the chassis by removing the
eight retaining screws.

4. Disconnect the 2.5 in. HDD or SSHD cable, noting the pin 1
orientation.

5. Locate the jumper for clearing the CMOS contents, as shown in
Figure 2-1. (For clarity, the heat spreader is not shown in the figure.)

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6. Move the jumper from pins 1–2 to pins 2–3 as shown in Figure 2-1.

7. Wait 30 seconds and move the jumper back to pins 1–2.

Caution Do not leave the jumper on pins 2–3 for any significant length of time. Doing so

decreases battery life. In addition, leaving the jumper on pins 2–3 prevents the system from
booting.

8. Reconnect the 2.5 in. HDD or SSHD cable, noting the pin 1
orientation.

9. Reattach the bottom plate to the chassis by with the eight retaining
screws.

10. Turn the NI 3100/3110 right side up.

11. Reapply power.

12. Enter the BIOS to set time, date, and other parameters.

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Normal (Default)

Clear CMOS

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Figure 2-1. Clearing the CMOS Contents

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Upgrading RAM

The NI 3100/3110 memory is not field upgradeable. Contact your
NI representative for upgrade options.

Installing an Internal PCI or PCI Express Peripheral Module

The NI 3100/3110 can accept a PCI Express or PCI half-length expansion
card. (Go to
and PCI Express cards for use with the NI 3100/3110.) The riser plugs into
the I/O board. The kit includes two risers supplied in the kit, one for PCI
and one for PCI Express.

To install an expansion card, you need the following items:

❑ NI 3100/3110 industrial controller

❑ 2.5 mm hex key

❑ #1 Phillips screwdriver

ni.com/info and enter exfnrw for a list of approved PCI

❑ 5 mm flat blade screwdriver

Follow these steps to install a PCI Express or PCI expansion card:

1. Shut down and remove power from the NI 3100/3110.

2. Turn the NI 3100/3110 upside down (with the heatsink facing
downward).

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