Problems acquiring images with IMAQ-1408

I have a IMAQ-1408 acquisition card that I recently transplanted from an old computer to a new P4. Initially, it did record a few images (both in one of my programs and using the test panels in the Measurement and Automation Explorer. Now it doesn't acquire. I have tried several things like switching PCI slots, adjusting some of the settings like the sync voltage levels and such, but I'm not getting any images. All 6 diagnositc tests past (from 'FPGA register' to 'Basic interrupt'). Also, the card is still detecting something - when I connect to a video source, I get the error ... when I have it disconnected from the video, it gives an IMG-ERR-VLCK. So it must be detecting some of the V-synch pulses. Anyway, at what poi
nt do I decide that my card is non-functional? Are there any more setting adjustments I should try. (BTW, I'm using an NTSC source).
thanks

This issue is sounding more like a hardware problem if the diagnostics fail repeatedly. Before considering repair or purchasing a new board, I still recommend testing the card in another machine just to be thorough.
The board most likely can be repaired (I'm not sure about the cost, since it is most likely out of warranty). Otherwise, the PCI-1409 board is similar to the 1408, but has several advantages. Please see this KnowledgeBase for more information on the differences. If you are interested in the repair/replacement options, please generate a service request to speak directly with an engineer. You can generate a request online at "http://www.ni.com/ask">www.ni.com/ask. This will allow us to set up an RMA if need be.
Regards,
Jesse D.
Applications Engineer
National Instruments

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