Madge PCI Ringnode Network Adapter Hangs Using NDIS 3 Driver (136543)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 95
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.

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
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/17/2000
Keywords:KB136543
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