2. Expand the
Chassis
tree to see the list of installed hardware, and press <F5> to
refresh the list.
3. If the module is still not listed, power off the system, ensure that all hardware
is correctly installed, and restart the system.
4. Navigate to the Device Manager.
Operating System
Description
Windows 10/8.1
Right-click the Start button, and select
Device Manager
.
Windows 7
Select
Start
>
Control Panel
>
Device Manager
.
5. If you are using a PXI or PXI Express controller, verify that a
National
Instruments
entry appears in the
System Devices
list. Reinstall NI-RFSA and
the module if error conditions appear in the list. If you are using an MXI
controller, right-click
PCI-to-PCI Bridge
, and select
Properties
from the
shortcut menu to verify that the bridge is enabled.
What Should I Do if the Module Fails the Self-Test?
1. Restart the system.
2. Launch MAX, and perform the self-test again.
3. Power off the chassis.
4. Reinstall the failed module in a different slot.
5. Power on the chassis.
6. Perform the self-test again.
What Should I Do if the Device Does Not Initialize?
Failure to initialize may indicate a problem with module interconnections or with
MAX. If the niRFSA Initialize VI or the niRFSA_init function returns an error and the
NI 5663E fails to initialize, complete the following steps:
1. Reconnect the NI 5663E hardware module front panel cables securely.
2. Power on your system and run the MAX configuration and self-test procedures.
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