Novell Network Hangs on IPX File with EMM386.EXE (74741)


The information in this article applies to:
    • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 5.0
    • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 5.0a
    • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.0
    • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.2
    • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.21
    • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.22
This article was previously published under Q74741

SUMMARY

If your machine hangs while loading the Novell IPX file when the EMM386.EXE driver is being used, but loads correctly when EMM386.EXE is not used, a memory conflict with the network card is likely causing the problem.

MORE INFORMATION

To correct this conflict, exclude the range where the network card is located by using the X= parameter with EMM386.EXE. For example, use the following line in the CONFIG.SYS file located in the root directory of the boot drive:

DEVICE=EMM386.EXE X=yyyy-zzzz (RAM) (NOEMS)

where yyyy-zzzz signifies the address range (in hexadecimal) where the network card is located. Refer to the network card manuals to determine this area for your machine.

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Modification Type: Major Last Reviewed: 5/12/2003
Keywords: KB74741
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