Appendix B Troubleshooting and Common Questions
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CPCI-GPIB/PMC-GPIB for Windows NT
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A conflict exists between the GPIB hardware and the other hardware
in the system. If this is the case, an event is logged that indicates the
nature of the resource conflict. To correct this conflict, reconfigure
the GPIB hardware and the NI-488.2M software. Refer to Chapter 2,
Installation and Configuration, for configuration information.
Common Questions
Can I use the CPCI-GPIB in a slot that is not configured for bus arbitration?
National Instruments recommends installing the CPCI-GPIB into a slot
that supports bus arbitration, or bus master cards. But you can install the
board into a non-master slot, if you disable the onboard DMA controller.
Refer to the Install the CPCI-GPIB section in Chapter 2, Installation and
Configuration, for more information.
How can I determine which type of GPIB hardware I have installed?
Run the GPIB Configuration utility. To run the utility, open your
Windows NT Control Panel and select the National Instruments eagle
icon.
How can I determine which version of the NI-488.2M software I have installed?
Run the Diagnostic utility, as follows:
Windows NT version 3.51: Start the Diagnostic utility by
double-clicking on the Diagnostic icon in the NI-488.2M Software for
Windows NT group of the Program Manager.
Windows NT version 4.0 or later: Start the Diagnostic utility by
choosing the Diagnostic item under Start»Programs»NI-488.2M
Software for Windows NT.
How many GPIB interfaces can I configure for use with my NI-488.2M Software
for Windows NT?
You can configure the NI-488.2M Software for Windows NT to
communicate with up to 4 GPIB interfaces.
