DCC exception 0E error in VxD LPT(01)

I am trying to do a direct cable connection using a
parallel cable from a Thinkpad Win2000 to an IBM Aptiva
Win98 (AMD K6-2 450 Mhz). When I click "Listen" on the
Aptiva Host, I get the message "Status: Waiting for a
guest computer to connect via Parallel cable on LPT1."
Within 1 or 2 seconds, the screen goes blue and I get the
Windows message "An exception 0E has occurred at ... in
VxD LPT(01) ..."
I took my Thinkpad and parallel cable to work and tested
it on my Dell Dimension Win98 (P2) as host. This worked
fine. I set up the Aptiva and Dell the same way. Therefore
the problem seems to be specific to the Aptiva and/or AMD
chip.
There are currently no printers or other devices set to
use the LPT port, so I don't think there is any port
conflict. When I first started Direct Cable Connection on
the Aptiva, I got the message "Windows detected a modem
(the LPT cable) but was unable to add it because the Setup
information file is corrupt or cannot be found." On
reboot, PNP detected a "modem" but could not find a
driver, I manually selected any modem and a "Parallel
cable on LPT1" was added to Modems in Control Panel. On
the Dell, DCC added the "Parallel cable on LPT1"
automatically.
Does anyone have any suggestions, fixes or work-arounds?