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PC Server 325/330 - Primary interrupt controller detects a lost interrupt
Applicable to: World-Wide
Problem
PC Server 330 running Novell NetWare 3.xx may display the following message on the console: "Primary controller detected a lost hardware interrupt."
This message appears as the result of a problem with the APIC (interrupt controller) in Pentium Pro base systems.
Solution
This problem has been corrected with NetWare 4.xx.
Fix
Download BIOS 34A "PC Server 325/330 BIOS 34A for NetWare 3.xx Only".
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Workaround
If you are running NetWare 3.xx, set DISPLAY LOST INTERRUPT ALERTS=OFF in the AUTOEXEC.NCF file. (This workaround will NOT impact network performance.)
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Adapter Cards, NetWare, Retain | |
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Date Created |
24-04-97 | |
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Last Updated |
15-07-98 | |
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Revision Date |
14-07-99 | |
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IBM PC Server | |
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Product Family |
PC Server 325, PC Server 330 | |
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Machine Type |
8639, 8640 | |
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ES0; ESV; EVS; RS0; EJ0; TS0; JJ0; EM2; ES0; ES2; ESS | |
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