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Q106025: IRQ Option Includes Only IRQs 2-5 for Novell/Anthem NE2000

Article: Q106025
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 3.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.1
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 10-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.1 
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SYMPTOMS
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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
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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
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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.

  -or-

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


Additional query words: 3.11

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbAudDeveloper kbWFWSearch kbWFW310
Version           : WINDOWS:3.1

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