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Why Does My Monitor Output PC:):) When I Boot My Real-Time Target?

Primary Software: LabVIEW Modules>>Real-Time Module
Primary Software Version: 8.2
Primary Software Fixed Version: N/A
Secondary Software: N/A
Hardware: PXI/CompactPCI, PXI/CompactPCI>>Controllers>>PXI-8196 RT, PXI/CompactPCI>>Controllers>>PXI-8195 RT, PXI/CompactPCI>>Controllers>>PXI-8186 RT, PXI/CompactPCI>>Controllers>>PXI-8184RT, PXI/CompactPCI>>Controllers>>PXI-8176 RT, PXI/CompactPCI, PXI/CompactPCI>>Controllers>>PXI-8175 RT

Problem:
I have a real-time target which is connected to a monitor and when I turn it on, the only thing that appears on the screen is PC:):). Why is my target not booting correctly?

Solution:
The PC:):) output means that your target is trying to boot into Windows, but Windows is not present on the hard drive.

There are two basic options for correcting this issue, which include changing the dip switch configuration or modifying the BIOS settings, both of which are outlined in Knowledge Base 3V0AIJOY: Switch Between Booting LabVIEW RT or Windows on PXI

If you intend to have a dual-boot controller, please check the Related Links section below for additional information on configuring a controller that runs both the real-time operating system (RTOS) and Windows.

Related Links:
Knowledge Base 3GS909PC: Dual-Booting Windows XP and LabVIEW RT on a PXI Controller
Knowledge Base 3V0AIJOY: Switch Between Booting LabVIEW RT or Windows on PXI


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Report Date: 03/19/2007
Last Updated: 04/02/2007
Document ID: 47ICJQPB

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