National Instruments cRIO-9033, cRIO-9032 User Manual

USER MANUAL

NI cRIO-9033

Embedded CompactRIO Controller with Real-Time Processor and
Reconfigurable FPGA

This document describes the features of the National Instruments cRIO-9033 and contains
information about mounting and operating the device.

USB 2.0

Host Port

USB 2.0

Device Port

2 GB DDR3L

RJ-50

RS-232

Serial Port

RJ-50

RS-485/422 (DTE)

Serial Port

SD Card

Slot

Intel Atom

E3825 1.33 GHz Dual-Core

System-On-Chip

++

Xilinx

Kintex-7 FPGA

7K160T

++

RJ-45 Gigabit

Ethernet Port 2

RJ-45 Gigabit

Ethernet Port 1

8 GB SATA

Disk-On-Chip

cRIO-9033

Hardware

Data

C Series

Module

C Series

Module

Mini

DisplayPort

USB 2.0

Host Port

Watchdog

Contents

Configuring the cRIO-9033...................................................................................................... 2

Connecting the cRIO-9033 to the Host Computer or Network Using Ethernet............... 3

Configuring Startup Options.............................................................................................4

cRIO-9033 Features.................................................................................................................. 6

Ports and Connectors........................................................................................................ 6

Buttons............................................................................................................................ 14

LEDs............................................................................................................................... 16

Chassis Grounding Screw............................................................................................... 20

Internal Real-Time Clock................................................................................................20

CMOS Battery.................................................................................................................21

File System......................................................................................................................21

Installing the Module Immobilization Accessory...................................................................21

Module Immobilization Accessory Dimensions.............................................................23

Mounting the Device...............................................................................................................24

Dimensions......................................................................................................................25

Mounting Requirements..................................................................................................25

Ambient Temperature......................................................................................................26

Mounting the Device Directly on a Flat Surface............................................................ 27

Mounting the cRIO-9033 on a Panel.............................................................................. 29

Mounting the cRIO-9033 on a DIN Rail........................................................................ 30

Mounting the Device on a Rack......................................................................................32

Mounting the Device on a Desktop.................................................................................32

BIOS Configuration................................................................................................................ 33

Resetting the System CMOS and BIOS Settings............................................................33

Power-On Self Test Warning Messages..........................................................................34

BIOS Setup Utility.......................................................................................................... 34

Main Setup Menu............................................................................................................35

Advanced Setup Menu.................................................................................................... 36

Boot Setup Menu............................................................................................................ 37

Save & Exit Menu...........................................................................................................39

Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................ 40

Configuring the cRIO-9033

You can connect the cRIO-9033 to a host computer or network and configure the startup
options using the USB device port or the RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port 1 or port 2.

Tip Refer to the getting started guide on ni.com/manuals for basic configuration

instructions and information about connecting to a host computer using the USB
device port. NI recommends using the USB device port for configuration, debug,
and maintenance.

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Connecting the cRIO-9033 to the Host Computer or
Network Using Ethernet

Complete the following steps to connect the cRIO-9033 to a host computer or Ethernet
network using the RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port 1. NI recommends using the RJ-45 Gigabit
Ethernet port 1 for communication with deployed systems.

Note You can configure the RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port 2 in Measurement &

Automation Explorer (MAX) under the Network Settings tab.

1. Power on the host computer or Ethernet hub.

2. Connect the RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port 1 on the cRIO-9033 to the host computer or
Ethernet hub using a standard Category 5 (CAT-5) or better shielded, twisted-pair
Ethernet cable.

Caution To prevent data loss and to maintain the integrity of your Ethernet

installation, do not use a cable longer than 100 m (328 ft).

The cRIO-9033 attempts to initiate a DHCP network connection the first time you
connect using Ethernet. The cRIO-9033 connects to the network with a link-local IP
address with the form 169.254.x.x if it is unable to initiate a DHCP connection.

Finding the cRIO-9033 on the Network (DHCP)

Complete the following steps to find the cRIO-9033 on a network using DHCP.

1. Disable secondary network interfaces on the host computer, such as a wireless access
card on a laptop.

2. Ensure that any anti-virus and firewall software running on the host computer allows
connections to the host computer.

Note MAX uses UDP 44525. Refer to the documentation of your firewall

software for information about configuring the firewall to allow communication
through the UDP 44525.

3. Launch MAX on the host computer.

4. Expand Remote Systems in the configuration tree and locate your system.

Tip MAX lists the system under the model number followed by the serial

number, such as NI-cRIO-9033-1856AAA.

Finding the cRIO-9033 on the Network (Static IP)

Complete the following steps to find the cRIO-9033 on the network if the host computer is
using a static IP address. The following instructions are for host computers running
Windows 7. For more information about performing the network configuration steps in this
section, visit www.microsoft.com and search for change tcp/ip settings.

1. Obtain IP settings from the host computer.
a) Click Start»Control Panel»Network and Sharing Center.
b) Select the primary network connection, which may appear as Local Area

Connection or something similar.

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c) In the dialog box that appears, click Properties.
d) Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
e) Click Properties.
f) Record the IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway address. You need

these settings to configure the network settings of the cRIO-9033 and to restore the
network settings of the host computer.

Tip You can also access these settings by opening the Start menu,

entering cmd.exe, and entering ipconfig in the command window that
launches.

g) Wait at least one minute.

2. Configure IP Settings on the controller in MAX.
a) Launch MAX on the host computer.
b) Expand Remote Systems in the configuration tree and locate your system.

Tip MAX lists the system under the model number followed by the serial

number, such as NI-cRIO-9033-1856AAA.

c) Select the Network Settings tab near the bottom of the window.
d) Select Static on the Configure IPv4 Address control.
e) Enter values for IPv4 Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS Server based on

the information you recorded. Be sure to enter a value for IPv4 Address that is not
used by another device on the network. For example, do not use the IP address
usually assigned to the host computer.

f) Click Save and let MAX restart the cRIO-9033. The cRIO-9033 disappears from

under Remote Systems and does not reappear until you restore the original network

settings to the host computer.
g) Restore the original network settings to the host computer.
h) Return to MAX and refresh Remote Systems.

Configuring Startup Options

Complete the following steps to configure the cRIO-9033 startup options in MAX.

1. In MAX, expand your system under Remote Systems.

2. Select the Startup Settings tab to configure the startup settings.

cRIO-9033 Startup Options

You can configure the following cRIO-9033 startup options.

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Table 1. cRIO-9033 Startup Options

Startup Option Description

Force Safe Mode Rebooting the cRIO-9033 with this setting on starts the cRIO-9033

without launching LabVIEW Real-Time or any startup applications. In
safe mode, the cRIO-9033 launches only the services necessary for
updating configuration and installing software.

Enable Console

Out

Rebooting the cRIO-9033 with this setting on redirects the console output
to the RS-232 serial port. You can use a serial-port terminal program to
read the IP address and firmware version of the cRIO-9033. Use a null­modem cable to connect the RS-232 serial port to a computer. Make sure
that the serial-port terminal program is configured to the following
settings:

• 115,200 bits per second

• Eight data bits

• No parity

• One stop bit

• No flow control

Disable RT

Startup App

Rebooting the cRIO-9033 with this setting on prevents any LabVIEW
startup applications from running.

Disable FPGA

Startup App

Rebooting the cRIO-9033 with this setting on prevents autoloading of any
FPGA application.

Enable Secure

Shell (SSH)

Logins

Rebooting the cRIO-9033 with this setting on starts sshd on the
cRIO-9033. Starting sshd enables logins over SSH, an encrypted
communication protocol.

Note Visit ni.com/info and enter the Info Code openssh for

more information about SSH.

LabVIEW

Project Access

Rebooting the cRIO-9033 with this setting on enables you to add the
target to a LabVIEW project.

Enable

Embedded UI

Rebooting the cRIO-9033 with this setting on enables the embedded UI,
which allows you to interact with the front panels of VIs running on the
cRIO-9033 using input and display devices connected directly to the
cRIO-9033. You can also browse and edit files on the cRIO-9033 within a
graphical working environment. For more information, refer to the Using
the Embedded UI to Access RT Target VIs topic in the LabVIEW Help.

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cRIO-9033 Features

The cRIO-9033 provides the following features.

Ports and Connectors

The cRIO-9033 provides the following ports and connectors.

Figure 1. cRIO-9033 Ports and Connectors

1 2

3

456

8

7

1. RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet Ports

2. Power Connector

3. SD Card Removable Storage

4. RS-232 Serial Port

5. RS-485/422 (DTE) Serial Port

6. Mini DisplayPort

7. USB Host Ports

8. USB Device Port

RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet Ports

The cRIO-9033 has two tri-speed RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet ports. By default, both Ethernet ports
are enabled and configured to obtain an IP address automatically. The Ethernet ports can be
configured in MAX.

The following table shows the pinout for the RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet ports.

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Table 2. RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet Port Pinout

Fast Ethernet Signal Gigabit Ethernet Signal Pin Pinout

TX+ TX_A+ 1

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

TX- TX_A- 2

RX+ RX_B+ 3

No Connect TX_C+ 4

No Connect TX_C- 5

RX- RX_B- 6

No Connect RX_D+ 7

No Connect RX_D- 8

Note Both Ethernet ports perform automatic crossover configuration so you do not

need to use a crossover cable to connect to a host computer.

The following NI Ethernet cables are available for the cRIO-9033.

Table 3. RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet Cables

Cables Length Part Number

CAT-5E Ethernet Cable, shielded 2 m 151733-02

5 m 151733-05

10 m 151733-10

Related Information

Ethernet LED Indicators on page 19

Power Connector

The cRIO-9033 has a power connector to which you can connect a primary and secondary
power supply. The following table shows the pinout for the power connector.

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Table 4. Power Connector Pinout

Pinout Pin Description

V1

C

V2

C

V1 Primary power input

C Common

V2 Secondary power input

C Common

Caution The C terminals are internally connected to each other, but are not

connected to chassis ground. This isolation is intended to prevent ground loops and

does not meet UL ratings for safety isolation. You can connect the C terminals to

chassis ground externally. Refer to the specifications on ni.com/manuals for

information about the power supply input range and maximum voltage from

terminal to chassis ground.

If you apply power to both the V1 and V2 inputs, the cRIO-9033 operates from the V1 input.
If the input voltage to V1 is insufficient, the cRIO-9033 operates from the V2 input.

The cRIO-9033 has reverse-voltage protection.

The following NI power supplies and accessories are available for the cRIO-9033.

Table 5. Power Accessories

Accessory Part Number

NI PS-15 Power Supply, 24 VDC, 5 A, 100-120/200-240 VAC Input 781093-01

NI PS-10 Desktop Power Supply, 24 VDC, 5 A, 100-120/200-240 VAC Input 782698-01

4-Position Gold Power Supply Plugs (Quantity 5) 783529-01

NI 9979 Strain Relief for 4-Position Power Connector 196939-01

Related Information

POWER LED Indicators on page 17

SD Card Removable Storage

The cRIO-9033 provides an SD card slot that can read from and write to NI-approved SD
cards.

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Caution You must use the SD card slot cover to protect the SD card in hazardous

locations.

Caution Do not insert or remove SD cards unless power has been switched off or

the area is known to be nonhazardous.

Note Using SD cards that are not approved by NI might invalidate specifications

and result in unreliable performance.

The following accessories are available for the SD card slot.

Table 6. cRIO-9033 SD Storage Accessories

SD Card Capacity Part Number

SD Industrial Storage Card 16 GB 783658-01

32 GB 783659-01

SD Door (x3) — 783660-01

Related Information

File System on page 21

SD Card Slot Cover

You must use the SD card slot cover to protect the SD card in hazardous locations. Do not
remove an SD card while either LED is flashing or lit because file corruption may result.

Note Screw the slot cover closed completely. Tighten the captive screws to a

maximum torque of 0.75 N · m (6.7 lb · in.) using a #1 Phillips screwdriver. Do not
overtighten.

RS-232 Serial Port

The cRIO-9033 has an RS-232 serial port that is implemented with an RJ-50, 10-position
modular jack to which you can connect devices such as displays or input devices. Use the
Serial VIs to read from and write to the serial port. Refer to the LabVIEW Help for information
about the Serial VIs.

Find examples on how to use NI-Serial or NI-VISA to perform serial communication in the
NI Example Finder. The NI Example Finder is located on the Help menu in the LabVIEW
Help.

Note The RS-232 serial port cannot be accessed by the user application when the

Console Out startup option is enabled.

The following table shows the pinout for the RS-232 serial port.

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Table 7. RS-232 Serial Port Pinout

Pinout Pin Signal

3
4
5
6
7
8
9

10

1
2

1 No Connect

2 RI

3 CTS

4 RTS

5 DSR

6 GND

7 DTR

8 TXD

9 RXD

10 DCD

You can use the Ring Indicator (RI) on pin 2 to wake the controller from a low-power state.
You can drive RI with a logic level high to wake the cRIO-9033. Refer to the specifications on

ni.com/manuals for the RI wake voltage.

The following accessories are available to connect the RS-232 serial port to a 9-pin DSUB
plug.

Table 8. RS-232 Serial Port Accessories

Accessory Length Part Number

RS-232, S8 Serial Cable, 10-Position Modular Plug to 9-Pin DSUB 1 m 182845-01

2 m 182845-02

3 m 182845-03

RS-485/422 (DTE) Serial Port

The cRIO-9033 has an RS-485/422 (DTE) serial port that is implemented with an RJ-50,
10-position modular jack. The RJ-50 connector is isolated from the cRIO-9033. For more
information about the electrical isolation of the RS-485/422 (DTE) port, refer to the
specifications on ni.com/manuals.

Find examples on how to use NI-Serial or NI-VISA to perform serial communication in the
NI Example Finder. The NI Example Finder is located on the Help menu in the LabVIEW
Help.

The following table shows the pinout for the RS-485/422 (DTE) serial port.

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Table 9. RS-485/422 (DTE) Serial Port Pinout

Pinout Pin Signal

3
4
5
6
7
8
9

10

1
2

1 No Connect

2 TXD-

3 TXD+

4 No Connect

5 No Connect

6 RXD-

7 RXD+

8 No Connect

9 No Connect

10 Isolated GND

The following accessory is available to connect the RS-485/422 (DTE) serial port to a 9-pin
DSUB plug.

Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance, you must use an isolated cable

with the RS-485/422 (DTE) serial port. The following accessory meets this
requirement.

Table 10. RS-485/422 (DTE) Serial Port Accessory

Accessory Length Part Number

RS-485, S8 Serial Cable, 10-Position Modular Plug to 9-Pin DSUB
(Isolated)

1 m 184428-01

Mini DisplayPort

Use the Mini DisplayPort to connect a monitor and implement a local HMI. You can use a
single real-time VI to interactively develop both your user interface and system logic. For
more information, refer to the Using the Embedded UI to Access RT Target VIs topic in the
LabVIEW Help.

Caution Do not hot-swap Mini DisplayPort devices while the cRIO-9033 is in a

hazardous location or connected to high voltages.

The following table shows the pinout for the Mini DisplayPort.

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Table 11. Mini DisplayPort Pinout

Signal Pin Pinout Pin Signal

DP_PWR 20

19

17

15

13

11

9

7

5

3

1

20

18

16

14

12

10

8

6

4

2

19 GND

AUX_CH(n) 18 17 ML_Lane2(n)

AUX_CH(p) 16 15 ML_Lane2(p)

GND 14 13 GND

ML_Lane3(n) 12 11 ML_Lane1(n)

ML_Lane3(p) 10 9 ML_Lane1(p)

GND 8 7 GND

CONFIG2 6 5 ML_Lane0(n)

CONFIG1 4 3 ML_Lane0(p)

Hot Plug 2 1 GND

The following adapters are available to connect the Mini DisplayPort to full-size DisplayPort,
VGA, or DVI. The cRIO-9033 only supports DVI single link. Refer to the cRIO-9033 pricing
page on ni.com for a complete list of cables and accessories.

Table 12. Mini DisplayPort Accessories

Accessory Length Part Number

Mini DisplayPort to Full DisplayPort Native Cable 0.5 m 157232-0R5

1 m 157232-01

2 m 157232-02

Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter Cable 0.5 m 157230-0R5

Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter Cable 0.5 m 157231-0R5

Mini DisplayPort Retention Accessory — 156866-01

USB Host Ports

The USB host ports on the cRIO-9033 support common USB mass-storage devices such as
USB Flash drives, USB-to-IDE adapters, keyboards, mice, and USB cameras.

Caution Do not hot-swap USB devices while the cRIO-9033 is in a hazardous

location or connected to high voltages. If the cRIO-9033 is not in a hazardous

location, you can connect and disconnect USB devices without affecting operation.

The following table shows the pinout for the USB host ports.

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Table 13. USB Host Port Pinout

Pinout Pin Signal Description

1

4

2

3

1 VCC Cable power (5 V)

2 D- USB data-

3 D+ USB data+

4 GND Ground

The following NI cable is available for the cRIO-9033.

Table 14. USB Host Port Cable

Cable Length Part Number

USB Extension with Retention, Type A Connectors 0.5 m 152166-0R5

2 m 152166-02

Related Information

File System on page 21

Installing a Ferrite on the USB Cables

You must install a ferrite around all USB cables connected to the USB host ports to ensure that
the cRIO-9033 meets all EMC standards applicable to your country.

What to Use

• Ferrite (711849-01), included with the cRIO-9033

• USB cables

What to Do

Install the ferrite on the USB cables, as shown in the following figure.

Figure 2. Installing a Ferrite on the USB Cables

2

1

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1. Pass the cables through the ferrite, leaving 50 mm to 75 mm (2 in. to 3 in.) between the
ferrite and the end of the cables. The ferrite can accommodate up to two USB cables
depending on the diameter of each cable.

2. Close the ferrite around the cables.

USB Device Port

The cRIO-9033 USB device port is intended for device configuration, application deployment,
debugging, and maintenance. For example, you can use the USB device port to install software
or driver updates during field maintenance instead of interrupting communication on the RJ-45
Ethernet ports.

Caution Do not hot-swap USB devices while the cRIO-9033 is in a hazardous

location or connected to high voltages. If the cRIO-9033 is not in a hazardous
location, you can connect and disconnect USB devices without affecting operation.

The following table shows the pinout for the USB device port.

Description Signal Pin Pinout Pin Signal Description

USB data+ D+ 3

1

4

2

3

2 D- USB data-

Ground GND 4 1 VCC Cable power (5 V)

The following NI cable is available for the cRIO-9033.

Table 15. USB Device Port Cable

Cable Length Part Number

NI Locking USB Cable 1 m 157788-01

Buttons

The cRIO-9033 provides the following buttons.

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Figure 3. cRIO-9033 Buttons

1

2

3

4

1. Power Button

2. RESET Button

3. USER1 Button

4. CMOS Reset Button

Power Button

The default behavior for the cRIO-9033 is to power on when you apply power to the controller
and power off when you press and release the power button. The behavior of the power button
can be configured in the BIOS.

If the cRIO-9033 becomes unresponsive, you can power it off by holding the power button for
4 seconds.

Related Information

Power/Wake Configuration Submenu on page 36

RESET Button

Press the RESET button to reset the processor in the same manner as cycling power.

Troubleshooting Network Connectivity

You can use the RESET button to troubleshoot network connectivity.

Complete the following steps to reset the network adapters to default settings.

1. Hold the RESET button for 5 seconds, and then release it to boot the controller in safe
mode and enable Console Out.

2. Hold the RESET button again for 5 seconds to boot the controller into safe mode, enable
Console Out, and reset network adapters to default settings.

System Reset

The following figure shows the reset behavior of the cRIO-9033.

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Figure 4. Reset Button Behavior

Press and hold RESET button for ≥ 5 s

Press and hold RESET button for < 5 s

Run Mode

Safe Mode

Press and hold RESET button for < 5 s

Press and hold RESET button for ≥ 5 s

Press and hold

RESET button for ≥ 5 s

Press and hold

RESET button for < 5 s

• Console Out enabled

• Network settings reset

• RT Startup App disabled

• FPGA Startup App disabled

• Console Out enabled

• RT Startup App disabled

• FPGA Startup App disabled

Safe Mode

USER1 Button

The cRIO-9033 has a general-purpose USER1 button that is user-defined. You can read the
state of the USER1 button from your LabVIEW FPGA application.

CMOS Reset Button

The cRIO-9033 has a CMOS reset button that you can use to reset the CMOS and the BIOS.

LEDs

The cRIO-9033 provides the following LEDs.

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Figure 5. cRIO-9033 LEDs

5

41 2 3

6

1. POWER LED

2. STATUS LED

3. USER1 LED

4. USER FPGA1 LED

5. Gigabit Ethernet LEDs

6. SD LEDs

POWER LED Indicators

The following table lists the POWER LED indicators.

Table 16. POWER LED Indicators

LED Color LED Pattern Indication

Green Solid The cRIO-9033 is powered from the V1 input.

Yellow Solid The cRIO-9033 is powered from the V2 input.

— Off The cRIO-9033 is powered off.

STATUS LED Indicators

The following table describes the STATUS LED indicators.

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Table 17. STATUS LED Indicators

LED

Color

LED Pattern Indication

Yellow Blinks twice and

pauses

The cRIO-9033 is in safe mode. Software is not installed,
which is the factory default state, or software has been
improperly installed on the cRIO-9033.

An error can occur when an attempt to upgrade the software
is interrupted. Reinstall software on the cRIO-9033. Refer
to the Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) Help for
information about installing software on the cRIO-9033.

Blinks three times

and pauses

The cRIO-9033 is in user-directed safe mode, or the
cRIO-9033 is in install mode to indicate that software is
currently being installed.

This pattern may also indicate that the user has forced the
cRIO-9033 to boot into safe mode by pressing the reset
button for longer than five seconds or by enabling safe
mode in MAX. Refer to the Measurement & Automation
Explorer (MAX) Help for information about safe mode.

Blinks four times

and pauses

The cRIO-9033 is in safe mode. The software has crashed
twice without rebooting or cycling power between crashes.

Continuously

blinks

The cRIO-9033 has not booted into NI Linux Real-Time.
The cRIO-9033 either booted into an unsupported operating
system, was interrupted during the boot process, or detected
an unrecoverable software error.

On momentarily The cRIO-9033 is booting. No action required.

Red Continuously

blinks

This indicates a hardware error. An internal power supply
has failed. Check front-panel I/O and C Series module
connections for shorts. Remove any shorts and cycle power
the cRIO-9033. If the problem persists, contact NI.

— Off The cRIO-9033 is in run mode. Software is installed and the

operating system is running.

User LEDs

You can define the USER1 and USER FPGA1 LEDs to meet the needs of your application.
The following table lists the USER1 and USER FPGA1 LED indicators.

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Table 18. User LEDs

LED LED Color Description

USER1 Green/Yellow Use LabVIEW Real-Time to define the USER1 LED with the

RT LEDs VI. For more information about the RT LEDs VI,
refer to the LabVIEW Help.

USER

FPGA1

Green/Yellow Use the LabVIEW FPGA Module and NI-RIO Device Drivers

software to define the USER FPGA1 LED. Use the USER
FPGA1 LED to help debug your application or retrieve
application status. Refer to the LabVIEW Help for information
about programming this LED.

Ethernet LED Indicators

The following table lists the Ethernet LED indicators.

Table 19. Ethernet LED Indicators

LED LED Color LED Pattern Indication

ACT/LINK — Off LAN link not established

Green Solid LAN link established

Flashing Activity on LAN

10/100/1000 Yellow Solid 1,000 Mbit/s data rate selected

Green Solid 100 Mbit/s data rate selected

— Off 10 Mbit/s data rate selected

SD LED Indicators

The cRIO-9033 has two LEDs that indicate the SD card drive mount status and activity. The
following table lists SD LED indicators.

Table 20. SD LED Indicators

LED LED Color LED Pattern Indication

SD ACT Yellow Off There is no I/O activity on the SD card in the slot.

Flashing The cRIO-9033 is performing I/O on the SD card in

the slot. Do not remove the SD card while this LED
is flashing.

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Table 20. SD LED Indicators (Continued)

LED LED Color LED Pattern Indication

SD IN USE Green Off There is no SD card present in the slot or the

cRIO-9033 has unmounted the SD card from the
operating system. It is safe to remove the SD card
from the slot.

Solid The SD card in the slot is mounted in the operating

system. Do not remove the SD card while this LED
is lit.

Chassis Grounding Screw

The cRIO-9033 provides a chassis grounding screw.

Figure 6. cRIO-9033 Chassis Grounding Screw

1

1. Chassis Grounding Screw

For EMC compliance, you must connect the cRIO-9033 to earth ground through the chassis
ground screw. Use wire that is 1.31 mm2 (16 AWG) solid copper wire with a maximum length
of 1.5 m (5 ft). Attach the wire to the earth ground of the electrode system of the facility.

Caution If you use shielded cabling to connect to a C Series module with a plastic

connector, you must attach the cable shield to the chassis grounding terminal using

1.31 mm2 (16 AWG) or larger wire. Attach a ring lug to the wire and attach the wire
to the chassis grounding terminal. Solder the other end of the wire to the cable
shield. Use shorter wire for better EMC performance.

For more information about ground connections, visit ni.com/info and enter the Info Code

emcground.

Internal Real-Time Clock

The cRIO-9033 contains an internal real-time clock that maintains system time when the
cRIO-9033 is powered off. The system clock of the cRIO-9033 is synchronized with the

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internal real-time clock at startup. You can set the real-time clock using the BIOS setup utility
or MAX, or you can set the clock programmatically using LabVIEW.

Refer to the specifications on ni.com/manuals for the real-time clock accuracy specifications.

CMOS Battery

The cRIO-9033 contains a CMOS battery. The CMOS battery is a lithium cell battery that
stores the system clock information when the cRIO-9033 is powered off. There is only a slight
drain on the CMOS battery when power is applied to the cRIO-9033 power connector. The
rate at which the CMOS battery drains when power is disconnected depends on the ambient
storage temperature. For longer battery life, store the cRIO-9033 at a cooler temperature and
apply power to the power connector. Refer to the specifications on ni.com/manuals for the
expected battery lifetime.

The CMOS BATTERY IS DEAD warning appears onscreen during the power-on self test if the
battery is dead. The cRIO-9033 still starts, but the system clock is reset to the date and time of
the BIOS release. The battery is not user-replaceable. If you need to replace the CMOS
battery, contact NI. Refer to the specifications on ni.com/manuals for information about
battery disposal.

File System

LabVIEW mounts USB devices and SD cards to the media/sdx1 directory and creates
symbolic links /u, /v, /w, or /x to the media mount point, starting with /u if it is available.
To prevent any file corruption to external storage devices, verify that any file IO operations
with the specific drive finish before removing the device. Refer to the LabVIEW Help for more
information.

The file system of the cRIO-9033 follows conventions established for UNIX-style operating
systems. Other LabVIEW Real-Time targets follow Microsoft Windows-style conventions. In
order to facilitate the porting of applications from those targets, this target supports the
Windows-style /C home directory. This path is bound to the UNIX-style directory /home/

lvuser.

Various LabVIEW Real-Time system files which would be accessible from C: (or /C) on
other LabVIEW Real-Time targets are found in different locations on this target.

UNIX-style file systems support the concept of a symbolic link, which allows access to a file
using an alternative file path. For example, it is possible to link /C/ni-rt/system, where
dynamic libraries are deployed on other LabVIEW Real-Time targets, to /usr/local/lib,
where they are stored on the cRIO-9033, if the application requires this.

For more information, visit ni.com/info and enter the Info Code RT_Paths.

Installing the Module Immobilization Accessory

The Module Immobilization accessory, part number 158534-01, ensures that the C Series
module latches cannot be retracted and modules cannot be removed from a system. The

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Module Immobilization accessory provides extra system assurance and security when shipping
and installing systems, and prevents accidental removal from a system during operation.

When using the Module Immobilization accessory, NI recommends installing the accessory
prior to mounting the system in any enclosure because the accessory requires tool access to the
top, right, and bottom of the cRIO-9033.

What to Use

• cRIO-9033

• C Series modules

• Module Immobilization accessory kit, 158534-01

– Module immobilization bracket

– Installation screws

1

• M4 x 0.7 button-head screw, 8 mm

• M3 x 0.5 flat-head screws (x2), 10 mm

• Torx T10/T10H driver

• Torx T20/T20H driver

What to Do

Complete the following steps to install the Module Immobilization accessory.

1

The Module Immobilization accessory kit includes two sets of screws. One set is a standard set of
screws that require a standard driver type, Torx T10 and T20. The other set is a tamper-resistant set
of screws that require a security driver type, Torx T10H and T20H. Use the tamper-resistant set to
help prevent unintended modification of the system.

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5

1

3

4

2

1. Ensure that all the C Series modules are installed in the cRIO-9033 and the latches are
locked in place.

2. Remove the center right panel screw from the top and bottom of the cRIO-9033 using the
Torx T10 driver.

3. Slide the bracket into place, aligning the three clearance screw holes.

4. Install the M4 x 0.7 button-head screw in the right end of the cRIO-9033 using the
appropriate Torx T20 driver. Tighten the screw to a maximum torque of 1.3 N · m
(11.5 lb · in.).

5. Install the two M3 x 0.5 flat-head screws from the accessory kit in the top and bottom of
the cRIO-9033 using the appropriate Torx T10 driver. Tighten the screws to a maximum
torque of 1.3 N · m (11.5 lb · in.).

Tip NI recommends using a liquid thread locker for all fasteners if the system

is expected to experience vibration for an extended amount or time.

Module Immobilization Accessory Dimensions

The following figure shows the Module Immobilization accessory dimensions for the
cRIO-9033.

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Figure 7. cRIO-9033 Module Immobilization Accessory Dimensions

94.2 mm
(3.71 in.)

1.6 mm

(0.06 in.)

1.6 mm

(0.06 in.)

220.4 mm (8.68 in.)

Mounting the Device

To obtain the maximum allowable ambient temperature of 70 °C, you must mount the
cRIO-9033 horizontally on a flat, metallic, vertical surface such as a panel or wall. You can
mount the cRIO-9033 directly to the surface or use the NI Panel Mounting Kit. The following
figure shows the cRIO-9033 mounted horizontally.

Figure 8. cRIO-9033 Horizontal Mounting

1

1. Up

You can also mount the cRIO-9033 in other orientations, on a nonmetallic surface, on a
35-mm DIN rail, on a desktop, or in a rack. Mounting the cRIO-9033 in these or other
configurations can reduce the maximum allowable ambient temperature and can affect the
typical accuracy of modules in the cRIO-9033. For more information about typical accuracy
specifications for C Series modules and temperature deratings caused by different mounting
configurations, visit ni.com/info and enter the Info Code criotypical.

Caution Make sure that no C Series modules are in the cRIO-9033 before

mounting it.

Tip Before using any of these mounting methods, record the serial number from

the back of the cRIO-9033 so that you can identify the cRIO-9033 in MAX. You
will be unable to read the serial number after you mount the cRIO-9033.

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Dimensions

The following figures show the front and side dimensions of the cRIO-9033. For detailed
dimensional drawings and 3D models, visit ni.com/dimensions and search for the module
number.

Figure 9. cRIO-9033 Front Dimensions

107.0 mm (4.21 in.)

219.5 mm (8.64 in.)

117.2 mm (4.61 in.)

8.6 mm
(0.34 in.)

88.1 mm
(3.47 in.)

Figure 10. cRIO-9033 Side Dimensions

53.4 mm

(2.10 in.)

53.4 mm

(2.10 in.)

53.4 mm
(2.10 in.)

53.4 mm
(2.10 in.)

44.0 mm
(1.73 in.)

44.0 mm
(1.73 in.)

44.0 mm
(1.73 in.)

44.0 mm
(1.73 in.)

Mounting Requirements

Your installation must meet the following requirements for cooling and cabling clearance.

Allow 25.4 mm (1.00 in.) on the top and the bottom of the cRIO-9033 for air circulation, as
shown in the following figure.

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Figure 11. cRIO-9033 Cooling Dimensions

25.4 mm (1.00 in.)

Cooling Dimensions

25.4 mm (1.00 in.)

Cooling Dimensions

Allow the appropriate space in front of C Series modules for cabling clearance, as shown in
the following figure. The different connector types on C Series modules require different
cabling clearances. For a complete list of cabling clearances for C Series modules, visit

ni.com/info and enter the Info Code crioconn.

Figure 12. cRIO-9033 Cabling Clearance

Cabling

Clearance

29.1 mm (1.14 in.)

Ambient Temperature

Measure the ambient temperature at each side of the cRIO-9033, 63.5 mm (2.50 in.) from the
side and 38.1 mm (1.50 in.) forward from the rear of the cRIO-9033, as shown in the
following figure.

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Figure 13. cRIO-9033 Ambient Temperature Location

63.5 mm
(2.50 in.)

63.5 mm
(2.50 in.)

1

1

1

38.1 mm
(1.50 in.)

38.1 mm
(1.50 in.)

63.5 mm
(2.50 in.)

63.5 mm
(2.50 in.)

1

1. Location for measuring the ambient temperature

Mounting the Device Directly on a Flat Surface

For environments with high shock and vibration, NI recommends mounting the cRIO-9033
directly on a flat, rigid surface using the mounting holes in the cRIO-9033.

What to Use

• cRIO-9033

• M4 screw (x4), user provided, which must not exceed 8 mm of insertion into the
cRIO-9033

What to Do

Complete the following steps to mount the cRIO-9033 directly on a flat surface.

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1

2

3

1. Prepare the surface for mounting the cRIO-9033 using the Surface Mounting Dimensions.

2. Align the cRIO-9033 on the surface.

3. Fasten the cRIO-9033 to the surface using the M4 screws appropriate for the surface.
Screws must not exceed 8 mm of insertion into the cRIO-9033. Tighten the screws to a
maximum torque of 1.3 N · m (11.5 lb · in.).

Surface Mounting Dimensions

The following figure shows the surface mounting dimensions for the cRIO-9033.

Figure 14. cRIO-9033 Surface Mounting Dimensions

2×

23.7 mm (0.94 in.)

2×

20.3 mm (0.80 in.)

2×

20.3 mm (0.80 in.)

6× ISO M4 × 0.7 Thread
8 mm Maximum Insertion Depth

116.5 mm (4.59 in.)

29.0 mm (1.14 in.)

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Mounting the cRIO-9033 on a Panel

You can use the NI panel mounting kit to mount the cRIO-9033 on a panel.

What to Use

• cRIO-9033

• Screwdriver, Phillips #2

• NI panel mounting kit, 157253-01

– Panel mounting plate

– M4 x 10 screws (x4)

What to Do

Complete the following steps to mount the cRIO-9033 on a panel.

1

3

2

1. Align the cRIO-9033 and the panel mount plate.

2. Fasten the panel mounting plate to the cRIO-9033 using the screwdriver and M4 x 10
screws. Tighten the screws to a maximum torque of 1.3 N · m (11.5 lb · in.).

You must use the screws provided with the NI panel mounting kit because they are the
correct depth and thread for the panel mounting plate.

3. Fasten the panel mounting plate to the surface using the screwdriver and screws that are
appropriate for the surface. The maximum screw size is M5 or number 10.

Panel Mounting Dimensions

The following figure shows the panel mounting dimensions for the cRIO-9033.

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Figure 15. cRIO-9033 Panel Mounting Dimensions

108.8 mm (4.26 in.)

217.7 mm (8.57 in.)

199.4 mm (7.85 in.)

1.6 mm (0.06 in.)

11.1 mm (0.44 in.)

138.9 mm
(5.47 in.)

114.3 mm
(4.50 in.)

7.2 mm

(0.29 in.)

25.4 mm
(1.00 in.)

Mounting the cRIO-9033 on a DIN Rail

You can use the NI DIN rail mounting kit to mount the cRIO-9033 on a standard 35-mm DIN
rail.

What to Use

• cRIO-9033

• Screwdriver, Phillips #2

• NI DIN rail mounting kit, 157254-01

– DIN rail clip

– M4 × 10 screws (x2)

What to Do

Complete the following steps to mount the cRIO-9033 on a DIN rail.

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1

2

1. Align the cRIO-9033 and the DIN rail clip.

2. Fasten the DIN rail kit to the cRIO-9033 using the screwdriver and M4 × 10 screws.
Tighten the screws to a maximum torque of 1.3 N · m (11.5 lb · in.).

You must use the screws provided with the NI DIN rail kit because they are the correct
depth and thread for the DIN rail clip.

Clipping the Device on a DIN Rail

Complete the following steps to clip the cRIO-9033 on a DIN rail.

1

2

1. Insert one edge of the DIN rail into the deeper opening of the DIN rail clip.

2. Press down firmly to compress the spring until the clip locks in place on the DIN rail.

Caution Ensure that no C Series modules are in the cRIO-9033 before removing it

from the DIN rail.

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Mounting the Device on a Rack

You can use the following rack mount kits to mount the cRIO-9033 and other DIN rail­mountable equipment on a standard 482.6 mm (19 in.) rack.

• NI Sliding Rack-Mounting Kit, 779102-1

• NI Rack-Mounting Kit, 781989-01

Note You must use the NI DIN rail mounting kit, 157254-01, in addition to a rack-

mounting kit.

Mounting the Device on a Desktop

You can use the NI desktop mounting kit to mount the cRIO-9033 on a desktop.

What to Use

• cRIO-9033

• Screwdriver, Phillips #2

• NI desktop mounting kit, 779473-01

– Desktop mounting brackets (x2)

What to Do

Complete the following steps to mount the cRIO-9033 on a desktop.

1

2

1

2

1. Align the brackets with the mounting holes on the ends of the cRIO-9033.

2. Use the screwdriver to tighten the captive screws on the end of the brackets.

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Desktop Mounting Dimensions

The following figures show the desktop mounting dimensions for the cRIO-9033.

Figure 16. cRIO-9033 Desktop Mounting Front Dimensions

2×

17.2 mm (0.68 in.)

39.1 mm
(1.54 in.)

253.9 mm (10.00 in.)

Figure 17. cRIO-9033 Desktop Mounting Side Dimensions

132.8 mm (5.23 in.)

127.2 mm
(5.01 in.)

BIOS Configuration

Resetting the System CMOS and BIOS Settings

The cRIO-9033 BIOS configuration information is stored in a nonvolatile memory location
that does not require a battery to preserve the settings. Additionally, the BIOS optimizes boot
time by saving specific system information to memory backed up by a battery (CMOS).

Complete the following steps to reset the CMOS and reset the BIOS settings to factory default
values.

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1. Disconnect power from the cRIO-9033.

2. Press the CMOS reset button and hold it for 1 second.

3. Reconnect power to the cRIO-9033.

The BIOS Reset Detected warning message appears onscreen.

Note If the CMOS battery is dead, the CMOS reset button will not work.

Power-On Self Test Warning Messages

The cRIO-9033 POST displays warning messages for specific issues onscreen. You can use
MAX to enable Console Out to send these warning messages through the RS-232 serial port.

The POST can display the following warning messages:

• BIOS Reset Detected—This warning is displayed when the CMOS Reset button has been
pushed. This warning indicates that the BIOS settings have the default values.

• CMOS Battery Is Dead—This warning is displayed when the CMOS battery is dead and
must be replaced. The BIOS settings are preserved even when the CMOS battery is dead,
but the system will boot very slowly because the BIOS cannot optimize boot time by
saving specific system information to CMOS.

BIOS Setup Utility

Use the BIOS setup utility to change configuration settings and to enable special functions.
The cRIO-9033 ships with configuration settings that work for most applications, but you can
use the BIOS setup utility to change configuration settings to meet the needs of your
application.

Changing BIOS settings can cause incorrect behavior, including failure to boot. In general, do
not change a setting unless you are sure what the setting does. Reset the BIOS settings to
restoring the default configuration settings.

Launching the BIOS Setup Utility

Complete the following steps to launch the BIOS setup utility.

1. Connect a video monitor to the Mini DisplayPort connector on the cRIO-9033.

2. Connect a USB keyboard to one of the USB host ports on the cRIO-9033.

3. Power on or reboot the cRIO-9033.

4. Hold down either the <F10> key or the <Del> key until Please select boot

device: appears onscreen.

5. Use the Down Arrow key to select Enter Setup and press <Enter>. The setup utility
loads after a short delay.

The Main setup menu is displayed when you first enter the BIOS setup utility.

BIOS Setup Utility Keyboard Navigation

Use the following keys to navigate through the BIOS setup utility:

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Table 21. Navigation Keys

Key(s) Function(s)

Left Arrow, Right

Arrow

Move between the different setup menus. If you are in a submenu,
these keys have no effect, and you must press <Esc> to leave the
submenu first.

Up Arrow, Down

Arrow

Move between the options within a setup menu.

<Enter> Enter a submenu or display all available settings for a highlighted

configuration option.

<Esc> Return to the parent menu of a submenu. At the top-level menus, this

key serves as a shortcut to the Exit menu.

<+>, <-> Cycle between all available settings for a selected configuration option.

<Tab> Select time and date fields.

<F9> Load the optimal default values for all BIOS configuration settings.

The optimal default values are the same as the shipping configuration
default values.

<F10> Save settings and exits the BIOS setup utility.

Main Setup Menu

The Main setup menu reports the following configuration information:

• BIOS Version and Build Date—These values indicate the version of the controller BIOS
and the date on which the BIOS was built.

• Embedded Firmware Version—This value identifies the built-in hardware capabilities.

• Processor Type, Base Processor Frequency, and Active Processor Cores—These values
indicate the type of processor used in the controller, the speed of the processor, and the
number of active processor cores.

• Total Memory—This value indicates the size of system RAM detected by the BIOS.

The Main setup menu also includes the following settings:

• System Date—This setting controls the date, which is stored in a battery-backed real-time
clock. Most operating systems also include a way to change this setting. Use <+> and <->
in conjunction with <Enter> and <Tab> to change these values.

• System Time—This setting controls the time of day, which is stored in a battery-backed
real-time clock. Most operating systems also include a way to change this setting. Use
<+> and <-> in conjunction with <Enter> and <Tab> to change these values.

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Advanced Setup Menu

The Advanced setup menu contains BIOS settings that do not require modification for normal
operation of the cRIO-9033. If you have specific problems, such as unbootable disks or
resource conflicts, you may need to examine the settings in this menu.

Caution Changing settings in the Advanced setup menu may result in an unstable

or unbootable controller. If this happens, restore BIOS settings to the factory
defaults.

The Advanced setup menu includes the following submenus:

• Power/Wake Configuration Submenu

• SATA Configuration Submenu

• USB Configuration Submenu

Power/Wake Configuration Submenu

The Power/Wake configuration submenu contains the power and wake settings for the chipset
and cRIO-9033. The factory default settings provide the most compatible and optimal
configuration.

• Restore After Power Loss—This setting specifies the power state that the cRIO-9033
should return to after DC power is lost. Valid values are Stay Off and Turn On. The
default value is Turn On. When set to Stay Off, the cRIO-9033 returns to the soft off
power state after AC power is restored. When set to Turn On, the cRIO-9033 powers on
when DC power is restored.

• Power Button Off Behavior—This setting specifies how the system responds to the power
button. Valid options are Normal and Disabled. The default value is Normal. If the value
is Normal, the system responds to the power button as defined by the OS. If the value is
Disabled, pressing the power button has no effect when the system is on. When the
system is in the soft off state, pushing the power button always powers on the system.

• Ring Indicator Wake—This setting enables or disables the ability to wake a powered-off
system using the Ring Indicator pin of the RS-232 serial port. The default value is
Disabled.

SATA Configuration Submenu

The SATA configuration submenu contains the hard disk drive (HDD) interfaces settings. The
factory default settings provide the most compatible and optimal configuration.

• SATA Controller(s)—This setting specifies whether the onboard SATA controller is
enabled or disabled. The default value is Enabled.

• Onboard Storage—This item displays the onboard drive detected in the system.

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USB Configuration Submenu

The USB configuration submenu contains the USB host ports settings. The factory default
settings provide the most compatible and optimal configuration.

• USB Devices—This item lists the total number of devices detected in the system,
categorized by device type.

• Legacy USB Support—This setting specifies whether legacy USB support is enabled.
Legacy USB support refers to the ability to use a USB keyboard and mouse during
system boot or in a legacy operating system such as DOS.

• Overcurrent Reporting—This setting allows the BIOS to notify the operating system
about any USB ports that source too much current. The default value is Disabled.
Hardware overcurrent protection is always active and cannot be disabled.

• Transfer Timeout—This setting specifies the timeout value for Control, Bulk, and
Interrupt USB transfers. The default value is 20 seconds.

• Device Reset Timeout—This setting specifies the number of seconds the POST waits for
a USB mass storage device to start. The default value is 20 seconds.

• Device Power-Up Delay—This setting specifies the maximum time a device takes before
enumerating. Valid options are Auto and Manual. The default value is Auto. When set to
Auto, a root port is granted 100 ms, and the delay value of a hub port is assigned from the
hub descriptor.

• Device Power-Up Delay in Seconds—This setting specifies the number of seconds the
POST waits for a USB device or hub to power on. This setting is only visible when the
Device Power-Up Delay is set to Manual. The default value is 5 seconds.

• Emulation Type—This setting specifies how the BIOS presents the USB mass storage
device to the system for each detected USB mass storage device. This option presents a
USB mass storage device as a floppy, Zip, hard disk, or CD-ROM drive. The default
value is Auto, which allows the BIOS to treat small USB flash disk drives as floppy
drives and larger USB flash disk drives as hard disk drives.

Boot Setup Menu

The Boot Setup menu contains setting related to the boot process and the boot device priority.

• Boot Settings Configuration Submenu—This item accesses the Boot Settings
Configuration submenu.

• PXE Network Boot—This setting specifies whether the PXE network boot agent is
enabled. The Intel Boot Agent is visible in the Boot Option Priorities menu when
enabled, allowing you to boot from a PXE server on the local subnet. The Intel Boot
Agent device names are preceded by IBA GE Slot 0200 v1553 in the Boot Option
Priorities menu. The system must be restarted for this setting to take effect. The default
value is Disabled.

• Boot Option Priorities—These settings specify the order in which the BIOS checks for
bootable devices, including the local hard disk drive, removable devices such as USB

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flash disk drives or USB CD-ROM drives, or the PXE network boot agent. The BIOS
first attempts to boot from the device associated with 1st Boot Device, followed by 2nd
Boot Device and 3rd Boot Device. If multiple boot devices are not present, the BIOS
setup utility does not display all of these configuration options. To select a boot device,
press <Enter> on the desired configuration option and select a boot device from the
resulting menu. You can also disable certain boot devices by selecting Disabled.

Note Only one device of a given type is shown in this list. If more than one

device of the same type exists, use the appropriate device BBS priorities
submenu to re-order the priority of devices of the same type.

The Boot Setup menu displays the following submenus when one or more bootable devices of
the corresponding type is present:

• Hard Drive BBS Priorities Submenu

• CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Submenu

• Floppy Drive BBS Priorities Submenu

• Network Device BBS Priorities Submenu

Boot Settings Configuration Submenu

The Boot Settings Configuration submenu applies alternate configurations to boot settings.
The factory default settings provide the most compatible and optimal configuration.

• Setup Prompt Timeout—This setting specifies the number of seconds the system waits
for a BIOS Setup menu keypress (the <Delete> key). The default value is 2 seconds.

• Bootup NumLock State—This setting specifies the power-on state of the keyboard
NumLock setting. The default value is On.

Hard Drive BBS Priorities Submenu

The Hard Drive BBS Priorities submenu specifies the boot priority of hard drive devices.

Boot Option #1, Boot Option #2, Boot Option #3—These settings specify that the main Boot
Option Priorities list displays the highest priority device. Optionally, each device can be
disabled if the device is not used as a boot device.

CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Submenu

The CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities submenu specifies the boot priority of CD/DVD
ROM drive devices.

Boot Option #1, Boot Option #2, Boot Option #3—These settings specify that the main Boot
Option Priorities list displays the highest priority device. Optionally, each device can be
disabled if the device is not used as a boot device.

Floppy Drive BBS Priorities Submenu

The Floppy Drive BBS Priorities submenu specifies the boot priority of floppy drive devices.

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Boot Option #1, Boot Option #2, Boot Option #3—These settings specify that the main Boot
Option Priorities list displays the highest priority device. Optionally, each device can be
disabled if the device is not used as a boot device.

Network Device BBS Priorities Submenu

The Network Device BBS Priorities submenu specifies the boot priority of network devices.

Boot Option #1, Boot Option #2, Boot Option #3—These settings specify that the main Boot
Option Priorities list displays the highest priority device. Optionally, each device can be
disabled if the device is not used as a boot device.

Save & Exit Menu

The Save & Exit setup menu contains all available options for exiting, saving, and loading the
BIOS default configuration. As an alternative to this menu, press <F9> to load optimal BIOS
default settings and <F10> to save changes and exit setup.

The Save & Exit setup menu includes the following settings:

• Save Changes and Reset—This setup utility then exits and reboots the cRIO-9033. Any
changes made to BIOS settings are stored in NVRAM. The <F10> key also selects this
option.

• Discard Changes and Reset—Any changes made to BIOS settings during this session of
the BIOS setup utility are discarded. The setup utility then exits and reboots the
controller. The <Esc> key can also be used to select this option.

• Save Changes—Changes made to BIOS settings during this session are committed to
NVRAM. The setup utility remains active, allowing further changes.

• Discard Changes—Any changes made to BIOS settings during this session of the BIOS
setup utility are discarded. The BIOS setup continues to be active.

• Restore Factory Defaults—This option restores all BIOS settings to the factory default.
This option is useful if the controller exhibits unpredictable behavior due to an incorrect
or inappropriate BIOS setting. Notice that any nondefault settings such as boot order,
passwords, and so on are also restored to their factory defaults. The <F9> key also selects
this option.

• Save As User Defaults—This option saves a copy of the current BIOS settings as the
User Defaults. This option is useful for preserving custom BIOS setup configurations.

• Restore User Defaults—This option restores all BIOS settings to the user defaults. This
option is useful for restoring previously preserved custom BIOS setup configurations.

• Boot Override—This option lists all possible bootable devices and allows the user to
override the Boot Option Priorities list for the current boot. If no changes have been made
to the BIOS setup options, the system will continue booting to the selected device without
first rebooting. If BIOS setup options have been changed and saved, a reboot will be
required and the boot override selection will not be valid.

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