DOCUMENT:Q122584  08-AUG-2001  [winnt]
TITLE   :Intel TokenExpress Driver Settings
PRODUCT :Microsoft Windows NT
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3.50

WINDOWS

kbnetwork kb3rdparty

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The information in this article applies to:

 - Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.5 
 - Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.5 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you install the driver for the Intel TokenExpress 16/4 token ring adapter,
using the default values results in an error in the Event Viewer stating that
the necessary resources could not be allocated. Event Viewer shows Event ID
5001, and the description states:

   OcTk16: Could not allocate the resources necessary for operation.

There is no network connectivity because the card is not being initialized.

CAUSE
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According to Intel, the default settings in the Windows NT driver do not work
with this network interface card (NIC).

RESOLUTION
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The settings recommended by Intel for this card are:

   RECEIVE BUFFERS :  18
   TRANSMIT BUFFERS:  12
   FRAME SIZE :  4K


TokenExpress is manufactured by Intel Corporation, a vendor independent of
Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's
performance or reliability.

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