H132489.TXT - NOVELL NETWARE LOST HARDWARE INTERRUPTS SYMPTOM: While running Novell Netware, false "Lost Hardware Interrupt" errors may be experienced. PROBLEM ISOLATION AIDS: None FIX: This has been known to be caused by a conflict between Netware and the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller) which is integrated into the Intel P54C Pentium Processor chip in the Server 320. P54C.COM is a software patch which disables the APIC function of the Intel P54C Pentium processor. By disabling the APIC, the false error messages regarding lost hardware interrupts in Novell Netware can be eliminated. This Patch allows the use of the P54C chip without lost interrupt messages until it can be integrated into the BIOS of the machine. *NOTE: P54C.COM WORKS ONLY IN SINGLE PROCESSOR MODE. This fix may be down-loaded from the IBM PC Company Bulletin Board system by calling 919-517-0001. The file name is P54CFIX.EXE and is a "hidden file" to all users except for those who log on in the following way: First Name: Server Last Name: P54C Password: Netware This file will self explode to 2 files, P54C.COM and README.1ST. The readme explains the fix below. Place P54C.COM in you Netware File Server's AUTOEXEC.BAT file so that it is executed EACH TIME the machine is booted. THIS IS NOT A ONE-TIME APPLICATION, IT MUST BE EXECUTED EVERY TIME BEFORE NETWARE IS STARTED. DIRECTIONS ======================================================== 1. Copy the file P54C.COM into the root directory of the boot drive. (usually C: ) 2. Edit the AUTOEXEC.BAT and add the following line: P54C.COM 3. Save and Exit the AUTOEXEC.BAT Sel # 2 of 2 4. Reboot and start Netware as normal Netware is a trademark of Novell Inc. April 22, 1996