LinuxCNC error

I am getting an error code when loading up LinuxCNC. I have the mesa boards installed. Error code: ' /usr/realtime-3.4.55-rtai-2/modules/linuxcnc/hm2_7i43.ko' : -1 Input/output error. could someone help me troubleshoot the error?

Error message:
 
Last couple lines:
 
board:
 

I already tried some troubleshooting.

I had all the boards tested, I tested the Ribbon cables.

I saw that in the BIOS it wasn't in EPP mode, i switched that over. I still get the error after changing it. Do i need to reset anything in the program? 
 
Anyone have any ideas?

You need to use the preempt uspace kernel not rtai.

JT

If you power cycle the 7I43 before running LinuxCNC, does the red DONE LED illuminate?

 I ask because its not illuminated in your picturem and I would expect it to be illuminated
if LinucCNC failed to program the FPGA

JT wrote:

You need to use the preempt uspace kernel not rtai.

JT
 

Actually the 7I43 will work with RTAI  (PCI/PCIE cards will as well)