Appendix C Troubleshooting NI PXI-CardBus-8310 Cards
NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion User Manual C-6 ni.com
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.