Xircom PE3 Network Adapter Not Loaded on Compaq Contura (142363)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q142363

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.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/17/2000
Keywords:KB142363
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