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Verify the Installation
This chapter describes how to verify the software installation. If you
encounter hardware problems, please refer to the
section in Appendix B,
Verifying the Software Installation
The software diagnostic test
NI-488.2 Test
verifies that the NI-488.2 driver
is installed and functioning with the GPIB-ENET/100. If any one of the
software installation steps fails, you might have to change a hardware or
software setting. If this is the case, refer to Chapter 3,
Follow these steps to run the software verification test.
1.
Ensure all GPIB cables are disconnected from the GPIB-ENET/100.
2.
Double-click the
NI-488.2 Test
icon in the
NI-488.2
folder.
If no error messages are displayed, the installation is complete and you
are ready to write your own application program. Refer to the
NI-488.2
Function Reference Manual for MacOS
for sample programs.
3.
If error messages are displayed, restart your Macintosh and
double-click the
NI-488.2 Test
icon.
If the test fails again, reinstall the NI-488.2 software from the CD,
restart your Macintosh, and double-click the
NI-488.2 Test
icon.
Also refer to the
Troubleshooting Software Problems
section in
Appendix B,
Troubleshooting and Common Questions
for help
resolving your problem.