HP J2577A EISA LAN Adapter Does Not Install on HP NetServer LF

 Last reviewed: July 10, 1995
Article ID: Q125061
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.5

SYMPTOMS

When you install the Hewlett-Packard (HP) J2577A EISA LAN adapter using the driver supplied with Windows NT version 3.5 on an HP NetServer 5/66 LF or LanServer 5/66 LC computer, Setup does not detect the network adapter. The following error message appears: 

   The dependency or group failed to start. This error prevented the
   network from starting. As a result you will be unable to join a
   domain at the present time.
The following is written to the system log: 

   Event ID: 5003
   Source: Service Control Manager
   Type: Error
   Description: HPFend.sys: Could not find an adapter card.

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem:

  1. During Windows NT Setup, either select the MS Loopback Adapter, or do not install network services.

  2. After Windows NT is installed, run Control Panel and choose the Network icon.

  3. Choose Add Adapter.

  4. In the Network Adapter Card box select "<Other> Requires disk from manufacturer."

  5. Specify the following location on the Windows NT Server or Workstation version 3.5 CD and then choose OK: 

          DRVLIB\NETCARD\x86\HPVGE

KBCategory: kbsetup kbnetwork
KBSubcategory: ntsetup ntdriver
Additional reference words: prodnt 3.50 compact disc event viewer

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Last reviewed: July 10, 1995
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