Xircom PE3 Network Adapter Not Loaded on Compaq Contura

• 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.

Keywords : nethw win95
Version : 95
Platform : WINDOWS
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