Computer Stops Responding with an Intel 8/16 10BaseT Network Adapter Installed (232897)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
This article was previously published under Q232897

SYMPTOMS

After you upgrade to Windows 98 Second Edition with an Intel 8/16 10BaseT network adapter installed, your computer may stop responding (hang) when you restart your computer.

CAUSE

This issue can occur if the Intel 8/16 10BaseT network adapter and communications port 1 (COM1) are configured to use interrupt request (IRQ) 4 and input/output (I/O) address range 0270-027F.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, configure the Intel 8/16 10BaseT network adapter to use a different IRQ:
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Network.
  3. Click the Intel 8/16 10BaseT network adapter, and then click Properties.
  4. Click the Resources tab.
  5. In the Interrupt (IRQ) box, change the IRQ to a non-conflicting resource for the network adapter, and then click OK.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:7/25/2001
Keywords:kbenv kbHardware kbprb KB232897
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