Microsoft KB Archive/136543

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Madge PCI Ringnode Network Adapter Hangs Using NDIS 3 Driver

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Q136543

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows 95

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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.

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

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.

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

Keywords : win95

Issue type :

Technology : kbWin95search kbWin95