Compex PNP NE2000 Compatible NIC May Cause Event ID 7000

 Last reviewed: November 24, 1997
Article ID: Q173537
The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0 - Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0

SYMPTOMS

If you install Windows NT on a computer using the Compex NE2000-compatible network interface card (NIC), the network may not start and the system event log may contain the following error message: 

   Event ID: 7000
   Source  : Service Control Manager
   Description: A device attached to the system is not functioning.

CAUSE

The default configuration for the Compex NE2000-compatible adapter is for Plug and Play functionality. For proper operation with Windows NT, the Compex NE2000 must use explicit configuration settings.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, use the MS-DOS setup utilities that come with the adapter to disable the Plug and Play setting. Set the card to an available IRQ and base I/O address, then remove and reinstall the Windows NT network adapter driver.

MORE INFORMATION

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Additional query words: PNP
Keywords : ntconfig nthw ntsetup NTSrvWkst kberrmsg kbhw kbnetwork kbsetup
Version : WinNT:4.0
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbprb
Solution Type : kbworkaround

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Last reviewed: November 24, 1997
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