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Q154640: Computer Hangs During Setup with Intel EtherExpress PRO/100A

Article: Q154640
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbhw kbsetup kbHardware
Last Modified: 10-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0 
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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During Setup on a computer equipped with an Intel EtherExpress PRO/100A network
adapter, the computer may stop responding (hang) when the network is being
started.


CAUSE
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The Intel EtherExpress PRO/100 EISA and PCI cards are not supported in Windows
NT version 4.0.

RESOLUTION
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The Intel EtherExpress PRO/100B network adapter is supported by Windows NT 4.0.
The driver is included in the Drvlib\Netcard\X86\E100b folder on the Windows NT
4.0 CD-ROM.


Additional query words: access violation

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Keywords          : kbhw kbsetup kbHardware 
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW400 kbWinNTW400search kbWinNT400search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400
Version           : 4.0

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