National Instruments NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion User Manual

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Appendix C

Troubleshooting NI PXI-CardBus-8310 Cards

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Issue: The host computer is blue-screening/frozen while installing the
NI CardBus-8310 driver.

Re-install the NI CardBus-8310 driver again from the driver CD provided
in your kit. If the problem occurs consistently, please contact National
Instruments for technical support.

Issue: The system froze after installing the NI CardBus-8310 driver.

If any other hardware or software has been added recently:

Remove the recently installed program or hardware, and re-test
the system.

Reboot the computer and see if that fixes the problem.

Ensure that the recently added hardware or software is
fully-compatible with the operating system.

Consult the manufacturer’s web site to see if there is a driver
update.

If no other hardware or software has been added recently:

Verify that the NI CardBus-8310 driver has loaded. If not,
re-install the NI CardBus-8310 driver.

Verify that the NI CardBus-8310 card is inserted properly.

Test the PCMCIA socket by using a different CardBus card, such
as a wireless CardBus card or modem, etc.

Verify that you are using the correct expansion interface cards.
You should be using an NI CardBus-8310 card in your host
computer, and an NI PXI-8310 card in your PXI chassis.

Re-seat both cable connections.

Clean the cable with solvent alcohol using a soft bristle brush.

Swap cables or reverse both end connections.

Use another cable of the same length.

If you are using a long cable, try using a shorter one.

Issue: The host computer is blue-screening/frozen during reboot after
installing the NI CardBus-8310 driver.

1.

Reboot the system and press <F8> to go into Windows Safe Mode.

2.

Go to

C:\Windows\System32\drivers

, and delete

Mobridg.sys

.

3.

Reboot the system.

4.

Re-install the NI CardBus-8310 driver again from the driver CD
provided.

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