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When you attempt to use a program that uses your modem, you may receive the following error message: DPAL Error Abnormal Parameter Passed In...in file .\hdlc.c at line 550. DPAL Error Abnormal Parameter Passed In...in file .\hdlc.c at line 550.

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Article ID: 238073 - Last Review: January 24, 2007 - Revision: 2.2

Err Msg: DPAL Error Abnormal Parameter Passed In...in File .\Hdlc.c at Line 550

System TipThis article applies to a different version of Windows than the one you are using. Content in this article may not be relevant to you. Visit the Windows Vista Solution Center
This article was previously published under Q238073
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SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to use a program that uses your modem, you may receive the following error message:
DPAL Error Abnormal Parameter Passed In...in file .\hdlc.c at line 550.
After you receive this error message, your computer may stop responding (hang).

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you are using a Diamond Multimedia SupraMax PCI modem, and you have not installed the latest drivers for the modem or the drivers are damaged.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, download and install the version 2.1.2.136b or later modem driver, or contact Diamond Multimedia to obtain the latest version of the modem driver software. For information about obtaining the latest software, please visit the following Diamond Multimedia Web site:
http://www.diamondmm.com (http://www.diamondmm.com)
For additional information about this issue, please visit the following Diamond Multimedia Web site:
http://www.diamondmm.com (http://www.diamondmm.com)
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The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
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