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NDIS 3.0 Driver Messages



NDIS 3.0 Driver Messages

Windows NT error messages are logged into a log file. You can view the file with the Event Viewer. Error messages appear with the 'PCNTN3' prefix followed by by a 'Missing Configuration Parameter' message and several hex numbers. The hex numbers must be converted to decimal values so that they correspond to the error numbers used in this section.


PCNTN3-9 IO base address is already in use by another PCNET device.
Explanation: The specified IO address number is already in use by another device.
Action: Modify the IO address setting on the hardware or modify the IO Address setting in the setup dialog box.


PCNTN3-13 IRQ and/or DMA number is already in use by another device.
Explanation: The specified IRQ is specified by another device.
Action: Modify the IRQ setting in the setup dialog box.


PCNTN3-18 PCI scan specified, device not found.
Explanation: The driver cannot locate the Ethernet controller on the PCI bus.
Action: Perform the following steps

  1.  Verify that the Ethernet enable jumper is set to the default Enable position.
  2.  If the problem persists, go to General Checkout/Diagnostics QAPlus/PRO to run the  diagnostic utility.


PCNTN3-19 LanceOpenAdapter failed.
Explanation: The configuration is set up incorrectly.
Action: Rerun the setup program.


PCNTN3-20 Device at specified IO base address not found.
Explanation: The Ethernet controller cannot be found at the specified IO address.
Action: Verify that the IO address matches with the board. Otherwise, remove the IO Address specification from the setup.


PCNTN3-21 Device not found.
Explanation: The driver cannot find any PCnet device.
Action: Perform the following steps

  1.  Verify that the Ethernet enable jumper is set to the default Enable position.
  2.  Go to General Checkout/Diagnostics QAPlus/PRO to run the diagnostic utility.

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