Handling Differential Signals from cRIO

Hello All,
Looking for methods to measure differential signals with cRIO. I know this can be done pretty easily with DAQmx interfaces, but cRIO does not appear to inherently be capable of understanding differential signals. Application is to measure analog resolver voltages (HI and LO). Using cRIO-9082 with 9205 module. Labview 2013.
Question also posted on hardware boards.
Thanks in advance.
GSinMN

Answered my own question. Turns out I was trying to configure the inputs in the wrong place. In the project, right click on the Module, and select properties, not the individual pins.
Thanks anyway.
GSinMN

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