Cannot POST with Intel EtherExpress PCI PRO/100 NIC

 Last reviewed: September 9, 1996
Article ID: Q132900
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5 and 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5 and 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.11

SYMPTOMS

After you install and configure the Intel PCI EtherExpress PRO/100 network interface card (NIC) under Windows NT, Windows for Workgroups, or any other operating system, and restart your Compaq DeskPro or Prolinea PCI-bus based computer, the power-on-self-test (POST) fails and video is not available.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, use another supported NIC. For Windows NT, refer to the Windows NT Hardware Compatibility List (HCL). For more information, contact Intel Technical Support at (503) 696-8080.

The third-party products discussed here are manufactured by Intel Corp. and Compaq Corp., vendors independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.

KBCategory: kb3rdparty
KBSubcategory: nthw
Additional reference words: 3.10 3.11 3.50 3.51 prodnt wfw wfwg



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Last reviewed: September 9, 1996
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