Problems With The Network; The Server Hangs When The Drivers Are Loaded; Diagnostics Pass But The Connection Fails; The Controller Stopped Working When An Add-In Adaptor Was Installed - Acer Altos G310 MK2 Series Manual

• Make sure the hub port is configured for the same duplex mode as
the network controller.
• Make sure the correct networking software is installed.
• If you are directly connecting two servers (without a hub), you will
need a crossover cable.
• Check the network controller LEDs next to the NIC connectors.

Problems with the network

The server hangs when the drivers are loaded.

• Certain drivers may require interrupts that are not shared with
other PCI drivers. For these drivers, it may be necessary to alter
settings so that interrupts are not shared. See the documentation
that came with your PCI card(s) for information on changing
interrupts.

Diagnostics pass but the connection fails.

• Make sure the network cable is securely attached.
• Make sure you specify the correct frame type in your NET.CFG file.
The controller stopped working when an add-in adaptor
was installed.
• Make sure the cable is connected to the port from the onboard
network controller.
• Make sure your BIOS is current.
• Make sure the other adaptor supports shared interrupts. Make
sure your operating system supports shared interrupts.
• Try reseating the add-in adaptor.
The add-in adaptor stopped working without apparent
cause.
• Try reseating the adaptor first; then try a different slot if necessary.
• The network driver files may be corrupt or deleted. Delete and
then reinstall the drivers.
• Run the diagnostics.
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