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Archived: NI-488.2 3.1 Bug Fixes

Updated Jul 20, 2023

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Overview



This document lists the fixes that are included in the NI-488.2 3.1 update. If you have a Bug ID, you can search this list to validate that the issue has been fixed.

The update fixes the six issues below and is strongly recommended for all NI-488.2 installations.  It also adds support for Windows 8.

Issues Fixed in the NI-488.2 3.1 Update

IDDescription
351266NI-488.2 for Windows, Version 3.1, adds support for direct entry into ni4882.dll. Previously there was only support for gpib-32.dll.
311091In certain PXI Express chassis, the performance of GPIB writes through PXI-GPIB interfaces is very slow. This has been fixed.
370676When disconnecting a USB hub with GPIB hardware connected, the GPIB hardware will not be properly removed from the system. This will prevent the use of the device until the system is rebooted. During the following reboot or shutdown, a blue screen error may occur. This has been fixed.
371371When disconnecting a USB hub shortly after connecting a GPIB-USB-HS to the hub, a blue screen error may occur immediately. This has been fixed.
144103Removing PCMCIA-GPIB interfaces while Windows is hibernated or suspended causes blue screen error during resume. This has been fixed.
122048GPIB interface remains in locked state after the locking process is terminated unexpectedly. This generates an ELCK error on subsequent attempts to open the interface. This problem impacted all USB based GPIB interfaces. This has been fixed.



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