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IBM PC300PL (Type 6862, 6892) - 18XX POST error with audio and Token Ring adapters

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SYMPTOM:
After installing an ESS 1868 Audio and IBM Auto 16/4 Token Ring adapter, the system returns the following, or similar error:

"1850 PCI/PNP Error! No hardware interrupt available."

PROBLEM ISOLATION AIDS:
This tip applies, but is not limited to, IBM PC300PL Series 6862/6892 systems preloaded with Windows 95.

Similar 18xx post errors may be seen when combining ISA/PCI adapters.

FIX:
1. Reboot the system and press <F1> to enter the BIOS Setup utility.
2. Go to Setup/Advanced/Legacy/Interrupts and reserve IRQ5 as an ISA resource.
3. Go to Setup/Advanced/PNP and set PNP Operating System to Yes.
4. Save the changes and restart the system.

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SAS KEYWORDS:
CDT CDTADPT CDTOEM CDTERR
PWS PWSADPT PWSOEM PWSERR
D/T6862 D/T6892 UNCLASSIFIED 84922
79715 79715F_1

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Adapter Cards, Retain, Windows 95

Date Created

23-04-98

Last Updated

24-04-98

Revision Date

23-04-99

Brand

IBM PC

Product Family

PC 300PL

Machine Type

6862, 6892

Model

various

TypeModel

Retain Tip (if applicable)

H163446

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