Appendix B
Troubleshooting
PCMCIA-GPIB for MacOS
B-2
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You can use the
NI-488 Config
control panel utility to examine
and adjust the configuration of the software. Refer to Chapter 6,
GPIB Configuration Utility, in the NI-488.2 User Manual for
MacOS for more information on running the utility and for
information about the configurable software parameters.
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If the software verification test fails, make sure that no GPIB cables
are connected to the PCMCIA-GPIB card.
Common Questions
What do I do if my card does not show up in the
NI-488 Config
utility?
In
NI-488 Config
, an X should appear in a socket box that corresponds
to the location of your PCMCIA-GPIB card. If an X does not appear in
any box, make sure the PCMCIA-GPIB is seated firmly in the socket.
What do I do if the hardware or software verification test fails with
an error?
Refer to the troubleshooting sections of this appendix for information
about what might cause these tests to fail.
What do I do if I have installed the NI-488.2 software and now my
Macintosh crashes upon startup?
Try changing the name of the
NI-488 INIT
to
ZNI-488 INIT
. Because
INIT files load in alphabetical order, the
ZNI-488 INIT
will load last,
preventing possible corruption from INIT files that load after it. If
changing the name of the
NI-488 INIT
does not solve the problem,
another INIT file might have a conflict with the
NI-488 INIT
. Try
removing some of your other INIT files. You can store them in a
temporary folder, in case you need to reload them later. If you are using
System 7.5 or later, you can use the
Extensions Manager
control
panel to disable certain extensions and control panels.
What happens if I remove a PCMCIA-GPIB card while my
computer is powered on?
If you remove a PCMCIA-GPIB card while your computer is powered
on, you can no longer use the GPIB board to which it was assigned. If
you attempt to access a GPIB board whose PCMCIA-GPIB card has
