Intel EtherExpress (EE) 16 32K Buffer (90327)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.1
This article was previously published under Q90327

SUMMARY

The Intel EtherExpress (EE) 16 network card, included in some Windows for Workgroup packages, has a 32K RAM buffer. The default configuration for Windows for Workgroups does not use this buffer (base memory address is set to Automatic Or Unused).

MORE INFORMATION

To use the 32K buffer with Windows for Workgroups, you would have to use the Intel SoftSet utility (SOFTSET.EXE) to change the memory mapping option to Memory Mapped, and then modify the NETWORK.INF file to enable the option by default when installing Windows for Workgroups. This configuration is not as reliable or as fast (on this card configuration) as the I/O memory mapping (Automatic Or Unused) that is set up by default, and is not supported by Microsoft.

The Intel EtherExpress (EE) 16 network card is shipped with the following Windows for Workgroup packages:

  • Windows for Workgroups Network Starter Kit (software and hardware for two)
  • Windows for Workgroups Network User Kit (software and hardware for one)
  • Windows for Workgroups 3.1 Addon Network Starter Kit (software and hardware for two existing 3.1 users)
  • Windows for Workgroups 3.1 Addon User Kit (software and hardware for one existing 3.1 user)
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/28/1999
Keywords:KB90327
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