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IBM PC330/PC350 - System hang with PCMCIA adapter

Applicable to: World-Wide

Problem :
IBM PC 300 Series 6577 and 6587 systems preloaded with Windows 95 may exhibit a system hang condition during IPL after installing an IBM Ethernet I or II PCMCIA adapter card.

Problem Isolation Aids :
This failure has only been reproduced using the IBM Ethernet I and II PCMCIA adapter cards. Other PCMCIA adapters may exhibit the same failure symptom.

Removing the adapter from the PCMCIA slot eliminates the system hang condition.

Solution :
To eliminate this failure, perform the following steps:
1. Click the right mouse button on "My Computer."
2. Go to Properties.
3. Click on Device Manager
4. Highlight PCMCIA adapter and click on Properties.
5. In Properties, DESELECT Original Configuration.
6. Reboot the system.

The system should recognize the adapter after rebooting. If the system continues to hang with the PCMCIA adapter installed, continue normal problem determination to isolate the failing FRU or application.

SAS KEYWORDS:
PSY2 D/T65XX 6577 6587
IBMPC PSVP PSVPADPT PSY2ADPT
D/T6587 PC 350 PC350 PC300
PC 330 PC330 45289

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Windows 95, Adapter Cards, PCMCIA (PC Card), Retain

Date Created

20-06-96

Last Updated

25-01-99

Revision Date

24-01-2000

Brand

IBM PC

Product Family

PC 330, PC 350

Machine Type

6577, 6587

Model

Various

TypeModel

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H01846

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