Document #: 00429

3C59x - DOS - Windows - Netware - Lock ups

Problem: Getting intermittent lock-ups with a 3C59X PCI adapter. What should I do?

Answer: Disable busmastering:

1) Connecting to Netware as a DOS client: Edit the NET.CFG file (located in the nwclient directory) and add the line
busmaster no:

Link Driver 3C59X
busmaster no

2) Connecting to Netware from a Windows client: Edit the PROTOCOL.INI file and add the line busmaster=no:

[EL59X]
drivername=el59x$
busmaster=no

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