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E21xx Cabletron Network Cards Do Not Work Properly in Multiprocessor Computers

Article ID: 164878

Article Last Modified on 11/1/2006

Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Developer Edition
Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Standard Edition

This article was previously published under Q164878

SYMPTOMS

The Cabletron E21xx series network adapters do not work in multiprocessor computers, including multiprocessor capable computers.

In the event log, you will get the entry:

   Event ID: 7000
      Source: Service control manager
      Type: Error
      Description:  A Device attached to the system is not functioning.

CAUSE

The driver does not work properly with a multiprocessor capable computer as stated in the Help file on the Windows NT Workstation or Server CD-ROM in the Drvlib\Netcard\X86\Cte21 folder.

RESOLUTION

Use a network card that will work in a multiprocessor capable computer. Or contact Cabletron for a possible fix.

MORE INFORMATION

Cabletron is a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this companies product's performance or reliability.

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