IRQ Option Includes Only IRQs 2-5 for Novell/Anthem NE2000

ID: Q106025

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.1

SYMPTOMS

When you configure Windows for Workgroups for a Novell/Anthem NE2000 card, you can select an IRQ between 2 and 5 (inclusive)--even though the newer Novell/Anthem NE2000 cards support IRQs 2-14.

CAUSE

The Windows for Workgroups NETWORKS.INF file contains 2-5 as a valid IRQ range for Novell/Anthem NE2000 cards to maintain compatibility with older cards.

RESOLUTION

If you have one of the newer Novell/Anthem cards (or a clone) and you are using an IRQ in the 6-14 range, do one of the following:

Select "NE2000 Compatible" instead of "Novell/Anthem NE2000" when configuring Windows for Workgroups.

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Edit the PROTOCOL.INI file and change the IRQ to the correct value.

Additional query words: 3.11

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Version : WINDOWS:3.1
Platform : WINDOWS
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