Microsoft KB Archive/142363

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Xircom PE3 Network Adapter Not Loaded on Compaq Contura

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Q142363

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows 95

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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 : win95

Issue type :

Technology : kbWin95search kbWin95