Adaptec Duralink 6922a Dual-Channel 10/100 Ethernet Controller Detected as a DEC 21143 Fast Ethernet

ID: Q211287

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

SYMPTOMS

When you install Windows 2000 on a computer with an Adaptec Duralink 6922a dual-channel 10/100 Ethernet controller, the device may be detected as a DEC 21143 Fast Ethernet.

CAUSE

The Adaptec Duralink 6922a does not support a SubVendor ID. It is detected as a parent device, which is the Intel/DEC 21143 chip. Windows 2000 cannot differentiate between it and other devices with the same Parent ID.

RESOLUTION

Please contact the manufacturer of the device for a possible resolution.

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbhw kbnetwork kbsetup
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb