Appendix B
Troubleshooting and Common Questions
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Common Questions
Which NI-488.2 software (DOS or Windows) should I install?
If you want to run a GPIB application under DOS, install the NI-488.2
software for DOS. If you want to run a GPIB application in Windows,
install the NI-488.2 software for Windows.
Can I have the DOS and Windows drivers for NI-488.2 installed at the
same time?
Yes, but you should not access both drivers at the same time.
How can I determine which type of GPIB controller I have?
Run the
GPIBInfo
utility without specifying any parameters. It displays
information about the GPIB controllers configured for use in your system.
For more information about
GPIBInfo
, refer to the NI-488.2 User Manual
for Windows.
How can I determine which version of the NI-488.2 software I have
installed?
Run the
GPIBInfo
utility without specifying any parameters. It displays
information about the version of the NI-488.2 software installed. For more
information about
GPIBInfo
, refer to the NI-488.2 User Manual for
Windows.
What should I type into the popup window that appears when I start
wibconf
?
The popup window is prompting you for the drive and path of the
gpib.ini
file. If Windows is installed in the default directory
(
c:\windows
), press <Enter>. If Windows is not installed in the default
directory, enter the path and directory where Windows is installed.
What do I do if
ibdiag
or
wibtest
fails with an error?
Refer to the troubleshooting sections in this chapter.
How do I use
wibic
?
You can use
wibic
to practice communication with your instrument,
troubleshoot problems, and develop your application program. For more
information, refer to the NI-488.2 User Manual for Windows.
