Q124359: No Xircom Ethernet Adapter Choices Available During Setup

Article: Q124359
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
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Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.5 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.5 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you install Windows NT version 3.5 from floppy disks there are no Xircom
Ethernet network adapters listed. If you install Windows NT version 3.5 from a
compact disc, the Xircom Ethernet network adapter choices are available.

RESOLUTION
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To add the Xircom network adapter drivers on a machine that does not have a
CD-ROM drive:

1. Obtain the Windows NT version 3.5 compact disc.

2. Using a machine with a CD-ROM drive, copy all of the files for your network
  adapter from the correct subdirectory on the Windows NT version 3.5 compact
  disc to a floppy disk.

  Location                    File Name     Description
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  \DRVLIB\NETCARD\X86\XCE10   CENDIS3.SYS   Xircom Corporate Series
                                            CreditCard Ethernet Adapter
  \DRVLIB\NETCARD\X86\XPE2    XCSPE2.SYS    Xircom Pocket Ethernet II
                                            Adapter
  \DRVLIB\NETCARD\X86\XPE3    XCSPE3.SYS    Xircom Pocket Ethernet III
                                            Adapter

3. On the machine without a CD-ROM drive, run Control Panel and choose Network.

4. In the Network Settings dialog box choose Add Adapter.

5. In the Network Adapter Card list select "<Other> Requires disk from
  manufacturer" and then choose Continue.

6. Insert the floppy disk with the network adapter driver and specify the
  correct location.

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