Install minix and select Network

The last step to install minix with VMware is to select the NIC,

You can select amdlance.

If the restart fails, use the following methods to fix the problem:

To add a fine point to Thomas 'Very detailled answer, in a Hacky way you
Can force VMware to emulate amd Lance Nic rather that whatever default
Is chosen: with the Virtual Machine closed, navigate on the host to
Folder where the virtual machine description resides, open the. vmx File
With any text editor, look for the setting
Ethernet0.present = "true"
And add a new line
Ethernet0.virtualdev = "vlance"
Start the virtual machine, and now netconfig shocould show you amdlance.