Multiple-Function CardBus Adapters Are Assigned Overlapped Resources (268452)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
This article was previously published under Q268452
If this article does not describe your hardware-related issue, please see the following Microsoft Web site to view more articles about hardware:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/w98?sid=460

SYMPTOMS

CardBus adapters with multiple functions (such as Ethernet and modem, or USB and 1394) may not work correctly, or the computer may hang during the installation. This problem can also occur with PCI add-in adapters that use CardBus-type PCI bridges.

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Input/Output range overlap:
  • OsiTech CardBus Ethernet 10/100 + 56K DPI Modem (Jack of Spades)
  • IBM Microdrive with PC Card Adapter (or CompactFlash Adapter)

CAUSE

Configuration Manager (Configmg.vxd) can erroneously assign overlapping resources to devices with similar requirements.

RESOLUTION

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that this article describes. Apply it only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem.

To resolve this problem, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

The English version of this fix should have the following file attributes or later: 
   Date        Time    Version    Size     File name
   ----------------------------------------------------
   08/30/2000  05:17p  4.90.3001  120,845  Configmg.vxd

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

This problem can occur when you configure the following products:
  • Ricoh R/RL/RB/5C478(II), R5C522 or compatible CardBus controller
Memory range overlap:
  • Xircom RealPort2 CardBus Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56
  • USB/1394 Combo PCI cards using the OPTi 82C814 FireBridge
Input/Output range overlap:
  • OsiTech CardBus Ethernet 10/100 + 56K DPI Modem (Jack of Spades)
The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.


For additional information about Windows Me hotfixes, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

295413 General Information About Windows Millennium Edition Hotfixes

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/8/2006
Keywords:kbHotfixServer kbQFE kbHardware kbprb kbQFE KB268452
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