Madge PCI Ringnode Network Adapter Hangs Using NDIS 3 Driver

Last reviewed: January 11, 1996
Article ID: Q136543

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 95

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

KBCategory: kbnetwork kbhw
KBSubcategory: win95 nethw ndis3x
Additional reference words: 95

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Last reviewed: January 11, 1996
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