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Troubleshooting
KPCI-PIO24 User’s Manual
I/O bit tests
The I/O bit tests check whether the input and output functions of the board are operating properly.
They also act as backup tests for a defective slot connector. Of the two tests outlined below, only
the I/O loop-back test is conclusive and is therefore preferred.
These tests are intended to be used when requested in the “General problem isolation procedure.”
However, they may also be used for general performance checks.
CAUTION
The tests outlined in the next two sections involve handling of the
KPCI-PIO24 circuit board. Handle the board at the mounting
bracket, using a grounded wrist strap. Do not touch the circuit
traces or connector contacts. If you do not have a grounded wrist
strap, periodically discharge static electricity by placing one hand
firmly on a grounded metal portion of the computer chassis.
Ensure that the computer is turned OFF before installing or
removing a board. Installing or removing a board while power is
ON can damage your computer, the board, or both.
I/O loop-back test
The I/O loop-back test checks input and output bit performance.
You prepare a specially wired loop-back connector that connects the bits of port A to the
corresponding bits of ports B and C. These connections are summarized in Table 5-2.
Table 5-2
Loop-back connection summary
You insert this connector into the KPCI-PIO24 I/O connector. Then, you use a DriverLINX
graphical interface to configure the bits of port A as outputs and ports B and C as inputs.
Thereafter, you use this same DriverLINX graphical interface to set two different bit patterns at
port A and to check in each case for corresponding bit patterns at ports B and C.
The card is performing satisfactorily if all 24 bits respond appropriately.
Perform the loop-back test as follows:
1. Prepare a loop-back test connector, using a female 37-pin ‘D’ connector that mates with the
I/O connector on your board. This can be purchased as Keithley part no. SFC-37. Wire the
connector as shown in Figure 5-2.
Connect these bits
configured as an output
PA0
↓
PA1
↓
PA2
↓
PA3
↓
PA4
↓
PA5
↓
PA6
↓
PA7
↓
to these bits configured
as inputs
PB0
PC0
PB1
PC1
PB2
PC2
PB3
PC3
PB4
PC4
PB5
PC5
PB6
PC6
PB7
PC7
Содержание KPCI-PIO24
Страница 12: ...1 Overview...
Страница 14: ...2 General Description...
Страница 18: ...3 Installation...
Страница 29: ...4 Interrupts and I O Address Mapping...
Страница 35: ...5 Troubleshooting...
Страница 38: ...5 4 Troubleshooting KPCI PIO24 User s Manual Figure 5 1 Problem isolation flowchart...
Страница 56: ...A Specifications...
Страница 58: ...B Glossary...