National Instruments PC/104-GPIB Manual page 55

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How many devices can I configure for use with my GPIB software
for Windows 95?
The GPIB software for Windows 95 provides a total of 1,024 logical
devices for applications to use. The default number of devices is 32. The
maximum number of physical devices you should connect to a single
GPIB interface is 14, or fewer, depending on your system configuration.
Are interrupts and DMA required for the GPIB software for
Windows 95?
Neither DMA nor interrupts are required.
How can I determine if my GPIB hardware and software are
installed properly?
Run the Diagnostic utility: select the Diagnostic item under
Start»Programs»GPIB Software. Refer to the
Diagnostic Utility Failures
to troubleshoot any problems.
When should I use the Win32 Interactive Control utility?
You can use the Win32 Interactive Control utility to test and verify
instrument communication, troubleshoot problems, and develop your
application program. For more information, refer to the
the Win32 Interactive Control Utility
the GPIB Software.
How do I use a GPIB language interface?
For information about using GPIB language interfaces, refer to
Chapter 3, Developing Your
Windows 95 and Windows
How do I modify the hardware resources that Windows 95 assigned
to my PC/104-GPIB?
To modify the hardware resources assigned to the PC/104-GPIB,
double-click on the System icon under Start»Settings»Control Panel.
In the System Properties dialog box that appears, select the Device
Manager tab, click on the View devices by type button, and
double-click on the National Instruments GPIB Interfaces icon. Next,
double-click on the PC/104-GPIB item under National Instruments
GPIB Interfaces , and click on the Resources tab. Change the Settings
Appendix B Troubleshooting and Common Questions
section in this appendix or the online help
section in Chapter 4,
Application, in the
NT.
B-9
Troubleshooting
Introduction to
Begin to Use
GPIB User Manual for
PC/104-GPIB for Windows 95