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Appendix B Common Questions
PCI-Based MXI-2 Interfaces for Windows 2000/NT/Me/98
What should I do if I get a
message?
There are several reasons why you might get the
message. If you turned off the computer while the
is Invalid
configuration update process was still in progress, the board functions
normally except when running MAX. To correct these problems, reboot the
computer with the Factory Override (FOV) switch set (as described in
Appendix B, EEPROM Configuration, in the MXI-2 Configuration
Reference Manual) and update the configuration, or load the configuration
from a file.
Two other reasons you might receive this error message are that the board
might have an incorrect base address assigned for the driver window, or
there may be a conflict with another adapter or memory management
software.
What should I do if Resman hangs?
1. Ensure that the MXI-2 cable is plugged in and that the end labeled
Connect this end to the device closest to the MXIbus System Controller
is connected to the MXIbus system controller (by default the
PCI-MXI-2 or PXI-8320). Because the MXI-2 cables are polarized,
it matters which end is connected to which device.
2. Check for bent or broken pins on the MXI-2 connectors.
3. If you are using a VME-MXI-2 in the first slot of a VMEbus chassis,
the chassis may be causing problems with the First Slot Detection
circuit on the VME-MXI-2. Use MAX to change the Slot 0
Configuration setting of the VME-MXI-2 to Slot 0 rather than
Auto-detect before running Resman again. You must then enter the
logical address of the VME-MXI-2 to configure.
4. If problems persist, run Resman with the VXI/VME-MXI-2 located in
the leftmost slot of your chassis (VXI Slot 0) and no other instruments
installed. If this works, try adding instruments until the problem occurs
again. Contact National Instruments for further assistance.
Where can I find hardware specifications?
Refer to Appendix A, Specifications, in the MXI-2 Configuration
Reference Manual.
Configuration EEPROM is Invalid
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Configuration EEPROM
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