Intel SDS2, Product Manual

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Solving Problems 79
Problems with Network
The server hangs when the drivers are loaded.
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Change the PCI BIOS interrupt settings. Try the “PCI Installation Tips” below.
Diagnostics pass, but the connection fails.
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Make sure the network cable is securely attached.
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Make sure you specify the correct frame type in your NET.CFG file.
The controller stopped working when an add-in adapter was installed.
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Make sure the cable is connected to the port from the onboard network controller.
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Make sure your PCI BIOS is current. Try the “PCI Installation Tips” below.
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Make sure the other adapter supports shared interrupts. Also, make sure your operating system
supports shared interrupts.
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Try reseating the add in adapter.
The add-in adapter stopped working without apparent cause.
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Try reseating the adapter first; then try a different slot if necessary.
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The network driver files may be corrupt or deleted. Delete and then reinstall the drivers.
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Run the diagnostics.
PCI Installation Tips
Some common PCI tips are listed here.
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Reserve interrupts (IRQs) and/or memory addresses specifically for ISA adapters. This
prevents PCI cards from trying to use the same settings ISA cards are using. Use the SSU to
keep track of ISA adapter resources.
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Certain drivers may require interrupts that are not shared with other PCI drivers. The SSU can
be used to adjust the interrupt numbers for PCI devices. For certain drivers, it may be
necessary to alter settings so that interrupts are not shared.