How do I fix: unable to change GPIB settings on an M9037A or M9537A Embedded Controller?
This issue applies to systems with the following software and symptoms:
- M9037A or M9537A Embedded Controller
- IO Libraries Suite 17.1 or later
- User is unable to change GPIB settings of the M9037A’s GPIB port in Connection Expert, or settings quickly revert after changes are made in Connection Expert
To resolve this issue:
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Open the following file in notepad.exe*:
%programdata%\Keysight\Keysight IO Libraries\DeviceIO\DeviceIO.config - If this file doesn’t exist, then you are not affected by this issue, contact your local Technical Contact Center for further assistance –www.keysight.com/find/contactus
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In the DeviceIO.config file, change the following text:
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Also change the following text:
- Save the file
- Reboot
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Make your changes in Connection Expert
*Note: The %programdata% folder is hidden by default, so copy and paste the entire file path into the File Open dialog.
Last Revised: August 26, 2016