Q136543: Madge PCI Ringnode Network Adapter Hangs Using NDIS 3 Driver

Article: Q136543
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): win95
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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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
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There is a hardware compatibility problem between the Madge Smart 16/4 PCI
Ringnode token ring network adapter and some computers.

RESOLUTION
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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
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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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Keywords          : win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : 95

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