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Q128888: Network Adapter at I/O 320 Not Detected on Acer Computers

Article: Q128888
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 are installing Windows 95, if the network adapter detection routine
determines that the PC is an Acer, the detection of network adapters at I/O
address 320h is bypassed.

CAUSE
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Setup does not check the range 320-32f on any computer with an Acer BIOS due to
restrictions for network adapter detection in the DETLOG.TXT file.


WORKAROUND
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To work around this problem, change the network adapter to use a different I/O
address, or manually configure the network components in Windows 95 using a
custom Setup or maintenance-mode Setup.

STATUS
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Microsoft is 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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