Xircom PC Card Fails to Function



Document ID: 94000572

 

Posted Date: 1996-08-19

 

Last Updated: 1996-08-19

 

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Information
Xircom PC Card Fails to Function
Microsoft Windows NT version 4.0

SYMPTOMS

The Xircom CBE-10/100BTX PC Card may fail to function.

CAUSE

The PC Card driver inadvertently resets the type field on the PC Card when

initialized.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, obtain the following fix or wait for the next

Windows NT 4.0 service pack.

This fix should have the following time stamp:

02/04/98 01:21p 40,688 Pcmcia.sys (Intel)
02/04/98 01:17p 69,200 Pcmcia.sys (Alpha)

This hotfix has been posted on Microsoft's Web page.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 4.0.

A supported fix is now available, but has not been fully regression tested

and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem.

Unless you are severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft

recommends that you wait for the next Service Pack that contains this fix.

Contact Microsoft Technical Support for more information.


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