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4
Make sure that the settings (memory allocations, interrupts,
and so on) for the adapter do not conflict with the PC or
other adapter boards installed in the PC.
Refer to Appendix B, “Specifications.”
5
Install the adapter in another slot and run the diagnostic
tests again to make sure the slot is not defective.
The slot may be defective. If the adapter passes the tests in the
second slot, contact the reseller or manufacturer of the PC.
6
Install the adapter in another functioning PC and run the
tests again.
Your PC may be defective. If the adapter passes the tests in
the second PC, contact the reseller or manufacturer of the
first PC.
7
Check the ring speed (4 or 16).
Use the View pull-down menu in the Configuration and
Diagnostic Program and select Adapter Information to view
the current adapter configuration.
8
If you have installed the adapter correctly and you still
experience problems, check the software.
Make sure that you have properly configured your PC for the
adapter. Refer to Chapter 3, “Using the AutoLink Feature for
NetWare,” and Chapter 4, “Standard Installation and
Configuration.”
Make sure that you have installed the correct drivers for the
network operating system you are running (refer to Chapter 5
or Chapter 6).
9
Check for other conflicting devices, such as memory
managers or hardware.
10
Disable the cache on your CPU.
11
Make sure that the bus speed on your PC is between 7.66
and 10 MHz.
