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Q135346: I/O Port or Memory Address Conflicts in Windows NT

Article: Q135346
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 3.5,3.51
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 05-FEB-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51 
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5, 3.51 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you remove a driver for a PCI device, keep the device enabled in the
computer BIOS, and add another PCI device, Windows NT may assign the same I/O
port or memory address used by the previous device driver to the new PCI device
driver.

CAUSE
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When a new PCI device driver requests an I/O port or memory address, Windows NT
does not check for unused addresses. The I/O port or memory address usage in
Windows NT is registered through the device drivers.


WORKAROUND
==========

To work around this problem, do one of the following before adding the new PCI
device:

- Disable the device using the same I/O port or memory address in the computer
  BIOS.

- Physically remove the device from the computer.

- Add the device driver back (this registers the I/O port or memory address in
  Windows NT).

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT versions 3.5 and
3.51. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the
Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.


Additional query words: prodnt logon lock hang

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Keywords          :  
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Version           : :3.5,3.51

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