Error On My PXI Controller: Invalid System Disk

Updated Apr 18, 2024

Reported In

Hardware

PXI Controller

Operating System

Windows
PharLap

Issue Details

When booting up my PXI system I get the error: Invalid System Disk, Replace the disk and then press any key. Reboot and select proper boot device or insert boot media in selected boot device and press a key.

Solution

There are two potential solutions for this problem:

The switch configuration on your PXI HDD is incorrect. Refer to this resource to learn how to switch between booting LabVIEW RT or Windows on a PXI Controller.
If there is no operating system installed on your PXI controller, and you are looking to run Windows, insert Windows installation media into a USB CD drive and install the operating system of your choice.

Additional Information

This error can be caused by a variety of reasons:

No OS has been installed on your system
The boot configuration in your BIOS is incorrect
Your HDD has been damaged

To establish if your HDD is in working condition, for most NI controllers, HDD diagnostics can be run as per instructions found in your product manual. Our support engineers can advise you further depending on the product model and the trouble-shooting results.

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