Chapter2 Installation
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Configuring the Software with ibconf (Optional)ibconfis an i nteractive utility you can use to examine or modify the
configuration of the driver. You might want to run ibconf to change
the settings of the software parameters. You must have super-user privilege
to run ibconf.
ibconfis largely self explanatory and contains help screens that explain
all commands and options. For more information on using ibconf, refer
to the NI-488.2M Software Reference Manual.
Complete the followingsteps to change the default parameters of y our
NI-488.2soft ware.The d rivershould not be in use while you run ibconf.
1. Logonassuper-user(
root).
2. Typethe following command to start ibconf:
ibconf
Afteryou have installed and configured the software, you should verify the
installation. Refer to Chapter 3, Installation Verification.
Removing NI-488.2 (Optional)Ify ou ever decide to stop using your GPIB-SCSI-A, you can remove
NI-488.2 from your system. To remove NI-488.2 from the kernel
configuration, you must have superuser privilege and the driver must not
be in use.
Enter the followingcomm and to unload the software:
pkgrm NICscsia
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