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Q69303: Using the Western Digital Ethernet Plus Card and Windows 3.0

Article: Q69303
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 14-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a 
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SUMMARY
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If you are using a Western Digital Ethernet Plus network card, the card must be
version 3.06 or higher to run Microsoft Windows 3.0 in 386 enhanced mode.

MORE INFORMATION
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To find out which driver version you are using, type the following at the MS-DOS
prompt and then press ENTER:

  IPX I

The following problems may occur if you are using a version of the Western
Digital Ethernet Plus network card earlier than 3.06:

- Machine stops responding (hangs) when going into enhanced mode.

- Machine drops back to MS-DOS when entering enhanced mode.

For more information on the latest version of the Ethernet Plus network card,
contact Western Digital technical support.

Additional query words: 3.0 3.0a 3.00 3.00a 3rdparty KBHW

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin300 kbWin300a
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a

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