NEC MH4500 - Manual (Page 116)

5-14 Solving Problems
Problems with the Network
The server hangs when the drivers are loaded.
T Change the PCI BIOS interrupt settings. Try the “PCI Installation Tips”
below.
Diagnostics pass, but the connection fails.
T Make sure the network cable is securely attached.
T Make sure you specify the correct frame type in your NET.CFG file.
The Link LED doesn’t light.
T Make sure you have loaded the network drivers.
T Check all cable connections.
T Try another port on the hub.
T Make sure you have the correct type of cable between the adapter and the
hub. Some hubs require a crossover cable while others require a straight-
through cable (for more information on crossover cabling, see your hub
documentation).
The Activity LED doesn’t light.
T Make sure you’ve loaded the correct network drivers.
T Network may be idle. Try accessing a server.
The controller stopped working when an add-in adapter was installed.
T Make sure the cable is connected to the port from the onboard network
controller.
T Make sure your PCI BIOS is current. Try the “PCI Installation Tips”
below.
T Make sure the other adapter supports shared interrupts. Also, make sure
your operating system supports shared interrupts; OS/2 does not.
T Try reseating the add-in adapter.
The add-in adapter stopped working without apparent cause.
T Try reseating the adapter first; then try a different slot if necessary.
T The network driver files may be corrupt or deleted. Delete and then
reinstall the drivers.
T Run the diagnostics.
PCI Installation Tips
Some common PCI tips are listed here.