Madge PCI Ringnode Network Adapter Hangs Using NDIS 3 Driver

• 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

Keywords : nethw ndis3x win95
Version : 95
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type :