Xircom PE3 Network Adapter Not Loaded on Compaq Contura

 Last reviewed: January 11, 1996
Article ID: Q142363
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you install Windows 95 on a Compaq Contura computer with a Xircom PE3 network adapter connected to the LPT1 port, the Xircom network adapter may not be loaded.

CAUSE

Windows 95 does not detect the I/O address correctly for LPT1 on a Compaq Contura computer.

RESOLUTION

Use the following steps to change the I/O address for LPT1 to 378:

  1. In Control Panel, double-click System.

  2. On the Device Manager tab, double-click "Ports (COM & LPT)."

  3. Double-click "Printer Port (LPT1)."

  4. On the Resources tab, click the Use Automatic Settings check box to clear it.

  5. Click Change Setting.

  6. In the Value box, click 0378-037A.

  7. Click OK until you return to Control Panel.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Windows 95. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

KBCategory: kbhw kbnetwork
KBSubcategory: win95 nethw
Additional reference words: 95

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Last reviewed: January 11, 1996
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