
INSTALLATION GUIDE
NI RMC-8354
This guide includes installation information for the NI RMC-8354. For more information about
configuring, using, and maintaining the NI RMC-8354, refer to the NI RMC-8354 User Manual.
You can download the user manual in PDF format at ni.com/manuals.
Contents
Related Documentation ............................................................................................................ 2
Unpacking................................................................................................................................. 2
What You Need to Get Started ................................................................................................. 2
Key Features ............................................................................................................................. 3
Mainboard Features .......................................................................................................... 3
CPU .......................................................................................................................... 3
Chipset ...................................................................................................................... 3
Memory .................................................................................................................... 3
Slots .......................................................................................................................... 4
Video ........................................................................................................................ 4
HDD.......................................................................................................................... 4
DVD-ROM ............................................................................................................... 4
Onboard LAN ........................................................................................................... 4
Onboard I/O.............................................................................................................. 4
Power Management Features.................................................................................... 4
Front Panel LEDs ..................................................................................................... 4
System Management................................................................................................. 5
NI RMC-8354 Description ....................................................................................................... 5
Optional Equipment.................................................................................................................. 6
Memory Upgrades ............................................................................................................ 6
Rack Mount Kit ................................................................................................................ 6
USB Floppy Disk Drive ................................................................................................... 6
NI RMC-8354 Overview .......................................................................................................... 6
Safety Information.................................................................................................................... 7
Chassis Cooling Considerations ............................................................................................... 8
Providing Adequate Clearance ......................................................................................... 8
Installation ................................................................................................................................ 8
Connecting Safety Ground ....................................................................................................... 9
Connecting to Power Source .................................................................................................... 9
Rack Mounting ......................................................................................................................... 9
Installing the Inner Slides ................................................................................................. 10
Assembling the Outer Slide Assemblies .......................................................................... 11
Installing the Outer Slide Assemblies in the Rack ........................................................... 12
Installing the Chassis into the Rack.................................................................................. 13