Microsoft KB Archive/177667

= Unable to Transfer Large Files with NICs Using DEC-chipset =

Article ID: 177667

Article Last Modified on 10/31/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Developer Edition
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q177667



SYMPTOMS
It has been observed in several cases that on very fast computers (for example, Digital Equipment AlphaServer 1000 5 /333 or AlphaServer 1000 5 /333), there are problems transferring larger files if network adapters with DEC-Chipset (for example, Digital Equipment DE435 PCI Ethernet Adapter or DE450-CA Etherworks Turbo) are used.



CAUSE
This is because of a large amount of collisions occurring during file transfers. In general, the problem is protocol independent but will most likely be observed in TCP/IP environments. The problem may also happen on Intel-based computers.



RESOLUTION
Download the most recent drivers V2.60 or higher, from Digital's Web site.

Additional query words: dec digital 21040 DE425 DE434 DE435 21041

Keywords: kbprb KB177667

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