Q142363: Xircom PE3 Network Adapter Not Loaded on Compaq Contura

Article: Q142363
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): win95
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

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

RESOLUTION
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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
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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.

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Keywords          : win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : 95

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