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Re: SERVER DL 180 G5 install win xp pro sp2

 
francky
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SERVER DL 180 G5 install win xp pro sp2

i have the dl 180 g5 before that i install win server 2003 , cause to slow the user ask us to install win xp pro sp2 , but the network driver cannot install because the driver just for 2003 server, what driver network controller i must install to make server connect to the network , please give me a solution for this problem .
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juan quesada
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Re: SERVER DL 180 G5 install win xp pro sp2

hi,

DL180 G5 does not support windows xp so I guess that HP does not have a driver for it.
http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/cache/605841-0-0-0-121.html

this server embedded has an NC7781 NIC which is also not designed for windows xp
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/11810_div/11810_div.html


the NIC uses an Broadcom 5703 chipset so you can try there for an XP driver
http://broadcom.com/support/ethernet_nic/downloaddrivers.php

let me know if you find one

Regards,