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Madge PCI Ringnode Network Adapter Hangs Using NDIS 3 Driver

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Article ID:136543
Last Review:November 15, 2006
Revision:1.1
This article was previously published under Q136543

SYMPTOMS

If you install the NDIS 3.1 driver for the Madge Smart 16/4 PCI Ringnode token ring network adapter, your computer may stop responding (hang) at startup.

You may also experience problems using the NDIS 3.1 driver for the Madge Smart 16/4 Ringnode MCA network adapter.

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CAUSE

There is a hardware compatibility problem between the Madge Smart 16/4 PCI Ringnode token ring network adapter and some computers.

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RESOLUTION

Use the NDIS 2 drivers for the network adapter. The NDIS 2 drivers should be included with the network adapter or should be available from Madge.

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MORE INFORMATION

The following computers may not be able to use the NDIS 3.1 driver:
•NEC Ready P60M, AMI BIOS revision 1.0.01
•Digital Starion Minitower PC
•Gateway 2000 4DX2-66P, Phoenix BIOS revision 1.03
•Dell Latatude XPI90

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APPLIES TO
•Microsoft Windows 95

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Keywords: 
KB136543

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