Err Msg: DPAL Error Abnormal Parameter Passed In...in File .\Hdlc.c at Line 550

ID: Q238073

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 98
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to use a program that uses your modem, you may receive the following error message:

DPAL Error Abnormal Parameter Passed In...in file .\hdlc.c at line 550.

After you receive this error message, your computer may stop responding (hang).

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you are using a Diamond Multimedia SupraMax PCI modem, and you have not installed the latest drivers for the modem or the drivers are damaged.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, download and install the version 2.1.2.136b or later modem driver, or contact Diamond Multimedia to obtain the latest version of the modem driver software. For information about obtaining the latest software, please visit the following Diamond Multimedia Web site:

http://www.diamondmm.com

For additional information about this issue, please visit the following Diamond Multimedia Web site:

http://itvweb.diamondmm.com/vanweb_2.0/vanweb-bin/vanweb.dll/0935441826x308x163/researchagent

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Additional query words: blue screen

Keywords : kb3rdparty kberrmsg kburl windrvr win98 win98se
Version : WINDOWS:
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb