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Subject: Re: AARRGGHH!! (4.1-RELASE install woes with 3c509 card)
In-Reply-To: <01dc01c0136b$d0f1a660$492ce9c1@binep.ac.ru> from "Igor B. Bykhalo" at "Aug 31, 0 08:52:14 pm"
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> > Now, I do have 3Com's diagnostics, so I've checked the card out, and
> > it's fine. (and remember this all works fine with 3.1-RELEASE boot
> > floppies).
> 
> Check if you have the latest 3c5x9cgf.exe, look at
> http://support.3com.com/infodeli/tools/nic/3c509/3c5096.1.htm
> 
> and use this utility do turn OFF the PnP features of the card.

Already done that.  (You have to in order for the 3.1-RELEASE install
floppies to work).

> 
> BTW, this topic was frequently discussed on the list.
> Please, next time search archives...

If it's that frequently asked why isn't it in 'HARDWARE.TXT' along with
the otehr 3C509 specific problems listed there?  

Eh?



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