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PC SERVER 325/330: Some SERIAL PORT Resource SETTINGs FAIL



Subject: PC SERVER 325/330: Some SERIAL Port Resource SETTINGs FAIL
New PC Server RETAIN TIP:

     Record number:       H163238
     Device:              D/T8639
     Model:               M
     Hit count:           UHC00000
     Success count:       USC0000
     Publication code:    PC50
     Tip key:
     Date created:        O98/03/11
     Date last altered:   A98/03/11
     Owning B.U.:         USA


Abstract: PC SERVER 325/330: Some SERIAL Port Resource SETTINGs FAIL

SYMPTOM:

Failure of the System Board Serial Port(s) result in various errors from the Network Operating System and/or Application attempting to use the Port(s).


PROBLEM ISOLATION AIDS:

All of the following must be true for this TIP to apply:


* 4 combinations listed.

FIX:

  1.  Set the Resources of the onboard Serial ports to any of the following COMBINATIONS* in the CMOS Setup Utility:

      Port A , Address:3F8h, IRQ:4
      Port B , Address:2F8h, IRQ:3

      Port A , Address:3F8h, IRQ:3
      Port B , Address:2F8h, IRQ:4

      Port A , Address:2F8h, IRQ:4
      Port B , Address:3F8h, IRQ:3

      Port A , Address:2F8h, IRQ:3
      Port B , Address:3F8h, IRQ:4

  2.  Configure the Serial Ports in the Network Operating System / Application for the new resources used.


* 4 combinations listed.


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